Lois Nottage Obituary

LOIS CARPENTER NOTTAGE Lois Carpenter Nottage passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at her beloved Kaneohe home, surrounded by her 4 children, almost reaching her 95th birthday. Born and raised on Oahu, Lois met the love of her life while very young. Both attended Punahou Schoolhe a quarterback, she a song leader. They were married on April 7, 1951, at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Honolulu. Lois followed Peter to the mainland for college, attending Colby Junior College as an art major in New Hampshire, while he studied at nearby Dartmouth. She was predeceased by Peter, who remained the center of her life throughout their many decades together. Lois is survived by her four children: twins Lauren (Bob) and Leslie (Jim), Tad, and Carrie (Frank), along with 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her entire family. Lois was a life-long member of the Garden Club of Honolulu, Outrigger Canoe Club, and Kaneohe Yacht Club. Her passion for gardening led her to start her own landscaping business later in life, creating gardens in her distinctive Hawaiian style. She enjoyed tennis, sailing, traveling, Hawaiiana, and remained artistically talented with ceramics, nature crafts, and basketmaking. She was a creative inspiration. A deeply social person, Lois treasured keeping in touch with friends near and far, always available to offer a kind word and have some fun. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy lives on in her garden designs and in the hearts of family and friends close to her. A private celebration of life will be held in late summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Garden Club of Honolulu (3162 Huelani Dr, Honolulu 96822), or Navian Hawaii-Hospice (860 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu 96817). Arrangements Provided By: Oahu Mortuary