A Tribute to Angie Noon
By Pete Smith
Certified Life Between Lives® Facilitator, Australia
The year was 2006 and the place was The Swan Hotel in the Historic town of Bedford about an hour north of London.
We had chosen this grand old hotel as the gathering for around 50 people who made up this particular training cohort and teaching staff, of the newly formed Michael Newton Institute. It was a time to celebrate Michael Newton’s return to teaching after a period of illness, to bask in his inspiring presence and to witness first-hand, how his Life Between Lives (LBL) work was exploding in popularity.
There was a precious moment in history when I sat at the back of the room observing the pairs of students coming forward to share their experiences with the group. In an LBL Training, people are matched up by spirit. There is a call between souls that gently whispers; ‘you are the one to take me to my spirit home.’
A tall and graceful Englishwoman stood at the front of the room and recounted her experiences eloquently and passionately. Then her partner spoke, a humble and wise man from Malaysia, who had travelled so far to be there. Little did we know at the time, that we were seeing Angie Noon in action for the first time, who would soon grow to become such a valuable member of our organization. In the years ahead she would serve on our board, lead international training groups and be our first editor of this publication you are currently reading; Stories of the Afterlife.
Another of her crowning achievements was to work with Michael Newton as one of the editors of Memories of the Afterlife. Eighteen months of volunteer work, alongside the great Michael Newton himself, brought the first MNI book into being, filled with cases from around the world. This was a pivotal moment in our history that signified that the life’s work of one man had become the purpose of many.
We had to invent a new award to properly recognize Angie and Trish Casimira the other editor of that first MNI book. These two women were the first ever recipients of the “Peggy Newton Award for outstanding service to MNI”. We presented it to Angie in Holland in 2009, in front of a group of students. Angie was shocked, humbled and then shed tears of gratitude. For us to have invented something so precious to honor her was almost too much for her, such was her humility.
By co-incidence her partner from Malaysia at that first ever training was Dr. Teoh Hooi Meng, who also went on to be a board member, teacher and in 2024 was the 7th recipient of the Peggy Newton Award for his incredible efforts to open the Asian region, particularly China, to LBL work.
A few weeks ago Meng penned his own thoughts on Angie’s journey home:
“In loving memory of Angie Noon, my dear friend and partner during the 2005 LBL training in Bedford, England. Angie was instrumental in shaping my journey with MNI, generously lending her talents to edit my case studies featured in Memories of the Afterlife. Her kindness, wisdom, and support left an indelible mark on my life. Even after the training, we stayed connected, sharing thoughts and memories through the years. Angie faced profound heartbreak after losing her beloved partner, Geoff, and sadly, she never fully recovered from her grief. Though Angie has now passed on, her spirit and the love she shared will always remain in my heart. I will forever cherish the memories of her warmth and friendship. Rest in peace, Angie. You will be deeply missed.”
No-one could ever doubt Angie’s dedication and purpose to this common goal we all share of bringing LBL work to mainstream, though as Meng alludes to, her husband Geoff was a powerful presence in her life.
I remember flying back into Gatwick Airport in the UK with Angie, after our training in Holland a few years later. As we emerged into the arrivals hall, Angie took off at a sprint as she’d spotted Geoff some 100 meters away. She came close to breaking the land speed record to get there and almost broke Geoff as well as she launched herself into his arms.
That was our Angie, all or nothing. A pure heart and kind soul with nothing hidden behind the veil. What you saw was what you got and in some ways she was too sensitive and empathic for a world desensitized to the pain and suffering of others.
Many in our MNI family felt her kindness, her compassion and her ability to listen attentively to anyone who needed an ear. The wisdom of her LBL teaching goes on in the generations that follow. She has left her mark on so many of us and she made the world a better place by just being who she was. We all remember the white feathers and small turquoise hearts that she gifted to so many of us during the training weeks.
When Angie ran for the MNI Board one time, her message in support of her candidacy summarized beautifully our collective mission as she quoted Gandhi:
“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history” …
This is what MNI and LBL work meant to Angie Noon.
Before he passed, Michael penned some words to use when one of our tribe heads home. The first time they were used was for Michael’s own eulogy and I sense he’ll be glad that we can offer them to Angie too:
“We, your loved ones and friends, are gathered here today to honor the completion of the physical life of Angie Noon.
Your immortal spirit shall still have a presence with those in need by touching our minds and hearts until the time when our own trials on this planet are finished. Eventually, all our souls will join you in an eternal world of peace and love. In the meantime, we will continue to bless your memory. Like you, each of us has a spiritual contract to do our best to fulfill the promise of a rewarding life to be lived on this long road under the stars. You have met that commitment in so many ways that are all your own.
With each lifetime, we may falter, make mistakes, and not always make the best choices on our path. Yet, the mark of progress is to keep picking ourselves up after setbacks and continue to move forward in our development. At the end, we are assessed by our intent in life and not so much by what we do for ourselves, but rather, by how much we have helped others along the way.
And, so, we ask your guide to make the transition back to your soul companions as reassuring as possible on the return journey home to the spirit world where you will be welcomed with compassion by those waiting for you. We trust you will be acclaimed for a life well served since we are all measured by the love and memory of those left behind who were part of your life.
Your spirit has exemplified the true meaning of confronting life’s challenges and it’s now time for you to rest and reflect upon your accomplishments. We do this in concert with you this day.”
We know where Angie is now, we know she’s spending time with Geoff and perhaps having a reunion conversation with Michael and Peggy Newton. She is home and in the loving presence of soul friends.
Then there is the human aspect of this. We miss an old friend that was so respected and loved by the MNI Family. We feel that loss deeply right across our organization in the people whose lives Angie touched.
Welcome home old friend, enjoy the love and peace that has awaited you. ♥
Peter Smith
MNI Advisory Council
Pete Smith is an LBL Facilitator in Cairns, Australia