Obituary of James S Noyes

James S. Noyes, President and Technical Recruiting Manager at the Harvard Resource Group, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 31, 2018. The beloved and proud Dad of Aaron and Cameron, he was 46 years old. Jim was born in Somerville. He was the youngest of five children born to the late Joan and Al Noyes. Jim was raised in Burlington. He was a graduate of Arlington Catholic High School Class of 1989. He was a natural at sports. During his youth he played in Burlington Little League and Babe Youth Baseball. He excelled at baseball during his years at Arlington Catholic High School. After graduation he attended Salem State College. Jim loved to skate with his brothers, sister and the neighbor kids on the huge rink that their dad built in the back yard. He had a close relationship with his siblings growing up , one that continued into adulthood. He had a wonderful relationship with his parents. Being the youngest of five that Jim would admit maybe he got away with just a little bit more growing up than his older siblings. Jim had a successful career as a Recruiter. He specialized in Technical Recruiting concentrating in the areas of information technology and services industry. With his engaging personality the recruiting industry was a perfect field for Jim to work in. He was a dedicated recruiter. Jim was an asset to his clients in finding them the perfect match for the job. Jim’s employees looked up to him as a supportive leader, a great coach and mentor. He worked as a Technical Recruiting Manager/Internal Staff Manager of Greenlight Professional Services, Greenlight Technical Consulting and Greenlight InfoTech for over 8 years and then went into business for himself with Harvard Resource Group. Jim’s two sons were his pride and joy. He was a hands on dad and very involved in all aspects of their lives. He coached both of his sons in Baseball and Soccer. His biggest challenge came when he signed on to coach his son Cameron in Lacrosse. Jim knew nothing about the sport but went full speed ahead and took on the job. He relied heavily on his older son Aaron to help him learn the sport. Jim was very proud to see Aaron graduate Littleton High School and become a freshman at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Jim would think nothing of driving down to University, getting a hotel room and watching the Patriots game with Aaron. He loved spending time with his sons. Whether it was a pregame dinner before one of their sporting events, a trip to the Boston Garden/Fenway Park to watch one of their favorite sports teams or simply father and sons hanging together. Jim was the beloved and proud dad of Aaron and Cameron both of Littleton. Loving son of the late Joan and Al Noyes. Loving brother of Alan & his wife Pamela of Tewksbury, Kenneth & his wife Kristen of North Billerica, Daniel and his fiancé Camile of Beverly, Kelly Delaney & her husband Sean of Manchester by the Sea. Uncle of Corey Clark, Allison, Christina, Kevin & Ryan Noyes and Megan & Patrick Delaney. Former husband of Rhonda (Rogers) Noyes of Littleton. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt., 128/95 Woburn side) on Saturday, April 7 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Concluding with Funeral Services at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity very dear to Jim’s heart Best Buddies. Best Buddies, Boston Office, 529 Main St., Suite 202, Boston, MA 02129 www.bestbuddies.org