Alfred Henry Noel (May 18, 1915 – October 16, 2004) was a Connecticut political figure most noted for his tenure as mayor of the town of Willimantic from 1969 to 1971. Noel was a lifelong resident of Connecticut who began his political career as Alderman-At-Large for the town in 1952. He was subsequently appointed District Field Representative for the Committee on Special Revenues and served in both positions jointly. In 1969, Noel ran on the Democratic party ticket to win election as mayor of Willimantic. Noel ran again in 1971 against Republican Florence MacFarlane, who in victory became Willimantic's first female mayor. After failing to win re-election, Noel was appointed Housing Code Enforcement Officer, a position he held until his retirement.
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