James E. Noel, 81, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Beverly Hospital. Born in Brockton he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Isabelle (Gibbons) Noel. James was a retired Beverly Fire Fighter and US Navy Veteran. James is survived by one son Christopher Noel and his wife Kelly of Atkinson, NH; one daughter Lorna Noel and her Husband John Pigsley of Beverly. He was predeceased by two brothers John Noel, Joe Noel, and one sister Maryellen Bolinder. Services for James will be held privately. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 http://www.alz.org. Information, directions, and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com