The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-14
Shock Proves Fatal
 Mrs. KateW. Noble
Veteran Newspaper Woman Died Early To=day-Ad=
 mired Beloved By Many-Flad Interesting Career

Mrs Kate Woodward Noble, 79, who had been connected with the Waterbury American for just a few months less than 40 years, died at St Mary's hospital at 1885 this morning. Death came as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered by Mrs Noble Tuesday morning at her home, 84 Franklin street. She lapsed into unconsciousness short ly after she had been prevailed upon to go to the hospital, and was in coma almost constantly up to the moment of death.
 Versatile Writer
 Mrs Noble, widow of Oscar W. Noble, who died in 1922, was one of the most beloved figures in Con- necticut journalism. She con- tributed regularly to the pages of The American, acted as religious editor, often wrote poetry for the editorial page. and for years con- ducted column in Saturdays American. In addition to her news paper work, Mrs Noble was active as a member of many organiza- tions, and as a member of St PauTs Episcopal church, Waterville.
 Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Ernest Burslem Thomson, of Portland, Ore, and Mrs Helen Woodward Pratt of Florida; two nieces. Mrs c. Clifford Hammer and Mrs Ray Hubler of Florida; also several cousins.
 Native of Wisconsin
 Kate Augusta Woodward Noble was born in Madison, Wis, Decem- Der IS, 1855, the daughter of Frederick Sherman and Ruth Jean Johnson Woodward, and was a descendant of John Warner, orig inal owner of much of the land now comprising Waterbury. She came from Wisconsin to this state, living in Middle Haddam when she was two years old, with her grand father later living with him in Bethany and Watertown. In 1883 she made her home here.
 She entered New Britain Normal school, after completing terms at Watertown grammar school and Watertown Academy. In 1880 she was married to Oscar w. Noble. They had one child, a daughter, Katherine Helen. who died as an infant. MT Noble died in 1922.
 After teaching and engaging in secretarial work, Mrs Noble enter ed the employ of The American in 1895. She began as secretary for the late Charles .Chapin, but soon her ability as a writer was recognized and she became a mem Der of the editorial staff.
 D. A. R. MEMBER
 Mrs Noble showered her interest on many fields. In her youth she was singer and was active in local d@matics. She was a mem Der of Meljcent Porter chapter, D. A. R., the Waterbury Naturalist club. Auxiliary No. 6, Sons of Vet erans, Order of the Eastern Star and past matron of Naomi chap ter.
 Many societies honored her with honorary memberships. among them the Waterbury Women's club. the Business and Professional Women's club. Sarah Whitman Trumbull chapter. D. A. R., of Wa tertown. the Mattatuck Musical Arts society. the Quota club and the Waterbury Newspaper Guild.
 As an individual, Mrs Noble was possessed of a friendly warmth. Advancing age failed to take from her her interest in youth and the things of youth and she was the conhdant of many younger persons In the Waterbury newspaper field. She preserved her sense of humor. whatever the circumstances. She made religion a vital part of her life. and one of her greatest brides was the religious page which she conducted weekly for so many years. -
 The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.