Noreen Elizabeth Estesage 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was born on December 1, 1945, to Harley and Ella Gallup. Noreen grew up in Orford, NH, and graduated from Orford High School. Noreen lived a life full of love and laughter.

She married her high school sweetheart, Russell 'Rusty' Estes, on June 6, 1964. Shortly after they were married they moved to Lyme, NH, where they would become active and lifelong members of the community. Noreen worked for Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital following high school as a medical secretary for several years. She then co-founded Estes & Gallup Builders with her husband in 1972.

For forty-three years Noreen worked side by side in partnership with her husband and ultimately her two sons. She thoroughly enjoyed her time at the office with her family, co-workers and friends, managing every business aspect of the company operations. She was also a successful real estate developer in the Upper Valley who, working with Rusty, created several successful single family home subdivisions.

Noreen was passionate about the outdoors and spent as much time as she could outside. Cross country skiing on the trials in Lyme, snowmobiling with her husband and sons, jogging on trails around her home, walking on the beaches in Aruba, splitting firewood with Rusty, kayaking as well as relaxing on their boat at their Goose Pond Camp, were just a few of the activities she loved. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, family and friends, and could often be found planning the next cruise or trip to the beach. Noreen enjoyed being social and would spend countless hours with family and friends. She was always laughing and always willing to support and lift up anyone who was fortunate enough to have been a part of her life. Her laughter, smile and hugs will be missed by many.

Noreen is survived by her husband of 55 years, Russell; children Tim and Nick Estes; grandchildren Zachary, Hailey, Samantha, Felix and Isabel. A funeral service will be held at the Lyme Congregational Church on Saturday January 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM followed immediately by a Celebration of Life to be held at The Dowd's Inn in Lyme, NH. A private family burial will be held in the spring.

If desired, friends may make contributions in lieu of flowers to The Principal's Fund at The Lyme School 35 Union St. Lyme, NH 03768.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover, NH.