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TRIEBNER: M. Noella (Sowerby) of RR 1 Exeter
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On November 3, 2026 @ 3:56 PM In Obituary | 100 Comments
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maxine Noella Triebner on Tuesday, November 3rd, in her 89th year, surrounded by her loving family at Jessica’s House after a brief illness with ALS.
Beloved wife of Thomas Triebner, with whom she shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. Cherished mother of Bill Renning (Darlene), Alan Renning (Denean), Ken Renning, and Denise Batten (Ralph). Proud grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 20. Remembered by several nieces and nephews. Noella treasured her family and the many memories they created together. She was the daughter of the late Benson Sowerby and Florence Sowerby (McClure). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Donald Sowerby (Dawn) and Pat Sowerby. Predeceased by her siblings Doug Sowerby (Donna), Elmer Sowerby, Pauline Maidment (Bill), and Leroy Sowerby (Pat).
Noella’s hands were rarely idle. Whether she was helping in the fields, crocheting afghans for her children, knitting slippers for family, or making tiny infant hats for babies in the hospital, she was always creating, helping, and giving to others. Her handmade gifts were a reflection of the love and care she carried in her heart.
Noella and Tom enjoyed many wonderful years together. They cherished their winters in Arizona, where their many friends became an extended family, as well as summers spent at their cottage in Grand Bend, surrounded by family, friends, and many happy memories.
She will be remembered for her generous heart, wonderful sense of humour, love of family, dancing, country music, and the simple joys of spending time with those she loved.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Ondrejicka, Dr. Lam, and the amazing staff at Jessica’s House, who went above and beyond in caring for Noella and supporting our family during this difficult time. Their compassion and kindness will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Noella’s Life will be held at Haskett Funeral Homes, Exeter, Sunday November 8th from 1 – 4 PM, with words of remembrance at 3:30 PM. Cremation has taken place.
Stream the words of remembrance live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House or ALS Canada would be gratefully acknowledged.
Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever in our hearts. ❤️
❤️🙏Tom and family we will cherish our friendship found through music 🎶 and dancing 😊 Jim and Edith Taylor
To Tom and Noella’s Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
So sorry to hear this terrible news. Our condolences to Tom and the family. Love always Henry and Cheryl part of the Arizona family. You both made us feel welcome from day one.
I am so sorry for your loss of a very special lady, hugs everybody
Sincere condolences from Scott and Lynn Beaver. Many good memories as it was my mother (Betty Beaver) that introduced Tom and Noella to each other that many years ago starting many trips back and forth between Paris and Exeter. Big hugs to all.
Ken, Denise & Ralph and family I am so very sorry for your loss . My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Happy to have met her over Christmas. (She reminded me of my mom!)
Our Sympathy to Tom, Alan, Ken, Denise , Bill & All of Noella’s family. She was a wonderful person & always busy helping others. Share your Memories now & in days to come. Very difficult for Tom & all of family & friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Margaret Brintnell & Brad Wright
To Tom and Noella’s Families
I am very sorry to hear that Noella passed away. May you keep the good memories close to your heart . I hope it gives you peace and strength in the difficult days ahead.
So very sorry for your loss. Noella was a wonderful friend, always a smile and a great sense of humour. Always found the bright side and brought much laughter. I will miss her dearly but cherish the wonderful memories. Heaven has gained a shining star. Rest in peace free from pain.🙏
Tom and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Noella was a special lady. I know you all have special memories of your Wife and Mother to keep her walking beside you every day, only now unseen and unheard. Hugs to all of you. You now have an angel watching over you all. Love Dianne.❤️
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Merv and Evelyn Durnin.
Sorry to hear this. Our condolences to Tom and family.
Ken & Shirley Rodgers
Deepest sympathy our thoughts are with your family.
Our sincere condolences to Tom and the entire family on the passing of Noella. Notwithstanding Noella’s passing, take solace to know she is at peace and relieved of suffering. It was our pleasure to have spent time with both Noella and Tom over the past few years, renewing a connection with her going back many, many years ago. Her smile and presence will be missed. Sorry we will miss Sunday’s Celebration of Life!
Dear Denise / Ralph. Iam so sorry for your loss and pain. Sincerely sorry to all the families also. Rudy 💔💔
We are so very sorry to hear this. We never actually met the Triebners, but Noella and I would talk by phone as we rented their Arizona home one winter. She seemed like someone I’d known forever. Hugs to Tom.
Sorry to hear of Noella’s passing please except our deepest sympathies
To Tom and Family,
Our deepest condolences in the passing of Noella. She is now at peace. Keep your memories in your hearts and may they help you through this difficult time.
Tom, Noella’s family, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Noella was a lovely lady who was kind, and friendly. George knew Tom for many years. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Al, Denean and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved wife, Mom and Grandma. Thinking of you all at this difficult time, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Janet
Our sincerest sympathies to Tom and to Noella’s family. We were blessed to have visited you both recently and have shared fond memories of our time in Coolidge and Exeter.
Love and hugs, Lois & Jim
Dear Tom and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Henry and Hennie Zandbergen
Our condolence to Tom and all Noella’s family. Saddened to hear of her passing, but she is now at peace and free of sickness. She will be missed.
Deepest condolences on the loss of Noella . She had a sense of humour and her loss is felt . May her laugh be a blessing as you recall those memories.
Our sincerest condolences. Noella was a kind heart and true lady.
Dear Tom and the Renning family… we were saddened to hear of Noella’s passing and want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Noella was a special lady and a wonderful neighbour… In sympathy… Most Sincerely, Larry & Donna Shapton
To Tom, Bill, Alan, Ken, Denise and family
We are sorry to learn of Noella’s passing.
We hope your memories of her will bring you comfort in the days and years ahead.
Our thoughts and condolences to all
Our sincere condolences to Tom and Noella’s family.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all.
Condolences to Tom and the family !! RIP
Sending deepest condolences on Noella’s passing.
Tom, and all of Noella’s family,
Our sincere condolences on Noella’s passing. We always enjoyed visits, usually unplanned, but warm and with laughter.
Memories are keepsakes, treasure and find comfort in them always.
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Our Deepest Sympathy to Tom and All of Noella’s Family. We have known Tom and Noella for many years and when she joined the Crediton Women’s Institute got to know her even better. Treasure all your Memories of a dear, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and hold them close to your heart in the days ahead. Rest in peace Noella, you are now free of pain.
Dave and Anne Cottel
Dear Tom and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of losing your
loving Wife, Mom and Grandma!
My deepest sympathies to you Tom and your family in hearing of Noella’s passing. I have many great memories with her from deliverying your mail for many years in Exeter. Please know you are all in my thoughts, prayers and my heart.
Sandi Bell Henderson ♥️
Denise, Ralph, and Triebner Families:
Sorry to learn of your Moms
passing. Always heart breaking
loosing a parent. Your memories
will keep Her close forever.
Hugs
Joan Cleave
My deepest condolences to all of Noellas family.
So sorry to learn of Noella ‘s passing.
We had such a good visit when we came to visit you in Canada. You treated us royally! We had many good times. Take care my friend.
Hugs, Karen Sievert & Jim Weyers
Denise & Ralph
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and mother in law…. Our hearts 💕 reach out to you and your family…. Never easy losing a parent…. Take care of each other and we’ll chat soon
Rob & Tara Russell
Deepest sympathy to Tom and families.
Noella was a very kind soul!
Keep your cherish memories close to your heart.
Lori Masse & Jim Nyssen
Tom: Doug and I are so very sorry to hear of Noella’s passing. What great memories we have of you guys in Arizona!!!
Tom, Bill & Darlene, Al & Denean, Ken, Denise & Ralph and families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Noella. She was a lovely person and always had as smile on her face. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Denise, Ralph and family,
Sorry for your loss. The good times will never leave your memories of your mom.
My sincere condolences.
So sorry to hear of Noella’s passing she was a lovely lady . My condolences to the family and thoughts with you through this time of sorrow.
Tom and family,
We are so deeply saddened by Noella’s passing. Over the years, she was so much a part of our families farming together. She will be missed.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate this difficult time.
Maurice, Judy, Karen and families
So sorry to hear of your loss Tom and family.
I wasn’t aware that she was sick but you know 89 is a nice year to live that long and have each other
Bless the family just know that I’m praying for you
We are very sorry to hear of Noella’s passing. I will miss our phone calls. Noella and I were friends since we were 10 or 12. We are very sorry we will not be able to attend on Sunday, but will definitely thinking of you
Tom and family
We send our sincere condolences to all. Noella was a true lady and friend to all who knew her.
Tom and families:
Thinking of all at this sad and difficult time in your loss of Noella – wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
Treasure all those happy moments and carry them in your hearts as you journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
Tom and Noella’s family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Noella. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Judy and Ron Pickering
So sorry to hear of Noella passing! She was a very sweet lady and will be missed!
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Noella. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Rest in peace , Noella .
Tom and Family,
My sincere sympathy on Noella passing!
Al, Dee and families,
You’re in and thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. Know that your loved one is now in a beautiful and peaceful place.
Condolences and prayers,
Joanne Morrison
Our sincere condolences to Tom & family. We have many fond memories of our times at Indian Skies in Arizona & at the cottage.
Dear: Tom & Noella’s Family . . .
❤️ “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” ❤️
We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to you at this immensely sad time as you say good-bye & mourn the loss of an especially important lady in your lives. 💔 Noella’s obituary & all the online condolences are all such beautiful tributes as to how she will be forever remembered. She was a beautiful lady both inside & out with a heart of gold, always wearing a smile & ready for a friendly chit-chat. She genuinely cared about others & her devoted love for all her family & friends was so heartwarming. May you find strength in the love of family & in the warm embrace of friends during the difficult days ahead. Her spirit will live on through all your beautiful memories & may they keep her dearly remembered as you journey through your grief. Rest in the sweetest peace Noella, it was a privilege & a pleasure to have known you. You will be missed – but not forgotten. 🙏🏻 Someday, not now, & perhaps not for a long while— you will remember all you shared with less pain & more joy, her legacy will live on in all of you . . . but for now— know Noella earned her angel wings & is resting peacefully, free from her pain, with all her Loved Ones that have greeted her with open arms. You are all in our thoughts & prayers – sending lots of Love & Hugs. ❤️
Tom, and all the Renning family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Noella.
I enjoyed our chats on my visits to the house. Such a nice, soft spoken
lady. May she Rest in Peace.
Ellen Green
Our sincere sympathy to Noella’s family. Merv and Evelyn Durnin.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Noella, a very special lady. Our first time to Arizona she made us so welcome and was always a fun time to share with Tom and Noella! Our condolences to Tom and family!
Tom and family – Deepest condolences to you and your family. Merv and I got to know such a lovely couple at the Thursday Tunes in Clinton and we both treasured our newly found friends. Life ended too quickly for Noella but she centainly made many happy memories and you will now hold them near and dear to your heart.
Your visit to Merv during his final days, meant a lot to him. Thank you for your kindness and being there for me also.
Hugs to all and may Noella now rest in peace .
Ruby Kumm
Tom and Family
Sending our deepest condolences to you all!! Keeping all those wonderful memories close!
Love Marilyn and Heather Hern
We knew Noella thru Probus, a cheerful and kind lady. Our condolences to Tom and Denise and family.
Tom and family it’s a great loss to all of you they were great friends of my parents I am very sorry for your loss
Tom, Al, Deneen and Family. Our sincere condolences on your loss. Hold all your memories close to guide you thru this time in your lives.
Tom, Bill, Al, Ken Denise and Families. Our most sincere condolences on the loss of such a wonderful lady. In the earlier years, we often spent a lot of time visiting at the farm. Rest in Peace Noella
Agnes Mack
Brad Mack
Dave Mack
Bill, Dar and families
We are very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Thinking of you in the coming days as you navigate this loss.
Love your neighbours
Tom and family
My heartfelt condolences on Noella’s passing. She was very kind and caring and always interested in family when we met.
Cherish all your special memories, I am sure you will many.
Audrey
Tom and family. Our sincere sympathy at this time. Bob and Noella worked together at the old Exeter Co-op back by the rail tracks. Bob remembers many laughs why back then. Tom and Noella were always good at buying tickets when Glenda, Rick and I cooked our Roast Beef dinners at the Legion.. R.I.P. Noella
Bob & Bernice
My deepest sympathies to the family of Noella. I met her a few times at family functions through my parents Grant and Ada Triebner( first cousins to Tom). So sorry for your loss.
Michele(Triebner)Hunt
We send our prayers that God will comfort your hearts during this time of loss. Laura and I treasured our Indian Skies family during the 5 years we lived there and nearly 12 years we visited. Thom and Noella were the best of the best! Wonderful people!
My deepest condolences to family and friends of Noella. She was such a kind and thoughtful lady. May she be at peace, forever in our hearts.
Our sincere condolences to you all. Thinking of everyone at this difficult time.
Gary, Aimee, Cooper & Ella Parsons
Dear Tom, Bill, Darlene Ashley, Scott, Jarrett and Kelsey
,l send my sincere sympathy to you all on the death of Noella ,wife ,mother and Grandmother .To the rest of Noellea’s children and grandchildren l send my sympathy to you all
Thinking of you all with sympathy.
To Tom and all the family
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Noella was a very special lady. Sending thoughts and prayers to each of you at this difficult time.
Tom and family our sincere condolences and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Mike and Beatie Rau
Sincere sympathy to you Tom, and your family, at this difficult time. Take care. Hugs!
Rob & Sandy Wilcox & family
(Sandra Willert)
Tom and family, our sincere condolences to everyone at this sad and difficult time.
Noella was a very special lady… may all your wonderful memories help you in the
coming weeks..months ahead.
Dave and Marlene Mitton and my mom Jean Clarke
Tom and Noella’s whole family
I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Noella. She was a nice lady and will be missed. I know you have lots of great memories to help you at this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy – Donna Perry
My Dearest Mommy,
I am beyond heartbroken to say goodbye to you. My heart will forever carry the love and memories we shared.
I am so incredibly grateful for these last three months and for all the precious time we were blessed to spend together. We had the opportunity to reminisce, share stories, laugh, and create new memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Your wonderful sense of humour never left you, and even in your final days, you were still making sure I was okay and taking care of me. That was just who you were — always putting the people you loved first.
I wasn’t ready to say goodbye, but deep in my heart, I knew you were ready to go and finally be at peace. I will never forget how you were always there for me and my family, all the love you gave us, and everything you taught me. I will carry those lessons with me always and do my best to continue making you proud.
Thank you, Mommy, for your unconditional love, your strength, your laughter, and for being you. I will miss you more than words could ever express.
Please fly high, Mom. Rest peacefully. You will forever be loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.
Until we meet again. ❤️
Denise and Ralph 💕💕
Sending sincere condolences to Tom and family.
Many years of friendship with Noella through Crediton W. I. and also as old neighbours. Alma, Jane and I would meet every summer at your cottage or ours in Highlands III. Games of nickel nickel and of course our specialty. The annual kickline!
So many good memories to share! Noella will be missed!
Rest in Peace!
Jean Neil
You have our sympathy for the passing of your mother.
I am so sorry for your loss Tom. As I recall, you and Noella were some of the first people that Floyd and I met at Indian Skies. I have wonderful memories of our time with friends in Arizona.
Our sincere condolences to Al Denean and the Triebner family in the passing of Noella. Losing a mother and partner is a difficult time and may you all keep her memories with you during the days ahead. Patti Taylor and Gerald Rathwell
Our condolences to Tom and all of Noella’s family. She was a gracious, friendly lady with whom it was always a pleasure to have a visit.
We have lovely memories of time spent with her. We will miss her. May your memories bring comfort to all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss Tom and our condolences to all the members of the Triebner family.
Shirley and Jerry Steele
Tom and family,
Our sincerest condolences in your loss. Noella will always be remembered for her kindness and warm heart.
Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew Borland
My sincere condolences to Tom and Noella’s family. Cherish all your wonderful memories of a very sweet and dear lady. I have happy memories of times spent with Tom and Noella over many years. RIP ♥️
My condolences to you and your family
Ken and family.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss
My condolences to your family at this difficult time
We would like to express our sincere condolences to Tom and Noella’s family.
May your memories bring comfort during this difficult time.
Joanna and Tony Van Mierlo
To: Tom & Family
We are sadden to hear of Noella’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Music brings a lot of people together and that is how we met Noella & Tom, at Thursday Toons in Clinton. We will be thinking of you Noella, as we dance to Thursday Toons.
So sorry to hear of Noella’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Tom and all of Noella’s family.
Tom & Family,
Our deepest condolences and sympathies at this time. Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
Our Sincere Sympathy to Tom and each of the Family. May your Cherished memories being comfort at this difficult time. Noella’s smile and sense of humor will always be with you.
Tom and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Noella was such a warm and kind person, and I always enjoyed our conversations over the years. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Frank Kints
Jim Woodley and I have fond memories of Noella from Indian Skies in Arizona. Our sincere condolences to Tom and their family.
Ken, Denise &family
We pray the love of those around you gives you strength and comfort as you face this sudden pain and grief together; We are here to help in any way possible. Sending much love and hugs to you all 🤍🤍🤍
Our deepest condolences
Den, Dice & Girls 💕
Tom and the Renning Family
I was very sorry to learn of Noella’s passing. She was a great lady with a wonderful smile! A few years ago we rented your cottage that she loved so much. We sure appeciated our time spent there.
Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that I will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
Louise
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I met Noella this past year from buying puzzles she had. Right off the start she offered me a chair and we had a half hour visit. I went 2 more times and we always had a visit . I glad I got to know her a little bit. Very nice lady.
My sincere condolences to her family.
Bonnie