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Walter A. Hall
2003-01-09
Walter A. Hall, 85, of Longmont, Colorado, formerly of Boothbay, died January 1, 2003 at Longmont United Hospital.
Born February 20, 1917 in Bath, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hall.
He and his wife, Rebecca (Rubens) Hall were married January 15, 1971 in Northglenn Lutheran Church, Northglenn, Colo.
Mr. Hall lived in many cities while working for United Airlines as an aircraft mechanic. He moved to Arvada, Colo. from Portland, Ore. in 1961. In 1978, after his retirement from United Airlines, he moved to Boothbay and then to Longmont in 2000.
He was a 61-year member of the Azure Lodge, AF & AM in Walpole, Mass. He was also a member of the Shrine Kora Temple in Lewiston and Consistory in the Valley of Portland, Maine.
Mr. Hall attended the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Longmont.
He had a woodworking shop where he made furniture. He was a worldwide traveler and enjoyed reading and boating.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca, of Longmont, Colo.; two sons, Robert and Wayne Hall; a daughter, Janice McKinzie; three stepdaughters, Patricia Funkhouser, Kathryn Gies and Jennifer Gies; as well as three grandchildren, two great-grandchild-ren, nine step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held Monday, January 6 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Longmont, Colo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the O.U.R. Center, c/o Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Longmont, CO 80501.
Richard A. Hall
2003-01-02
Richard A. "Skyking" Hall, 83, founder of the Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro, died Sunday, December 22, 2002 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 13, 1919 in Three Rivers, Canada
, he was the son of Henry L. and Katharine Allen Hall. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison High School. He graduated from Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield and Green Mountain Junior College in Poultney, Vermont where he was a fullback on the 1940 Vermont championship football team.
He attended Colby College until Word War II began and he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942. He rose from private to Captain in the Chemical Corps, serving in the European Theatre and during the Korean War.
Mr. Hall was responsible for the training of the entire 8th Infantry Division in individual and collective protection against chemical, biological and radiological (atomic and hydrogen) warfare. He made a formal presentation to Field Marshall Sir Bernard Montgomery on a simulated atomic bomb explosion as a demonstration for the British government at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
In 1953 he designed equipment for a new method of laying smoke screens. The new device allowed an L-19 light observation plane to lay 1,000-yard strips of smoke 80 feet in diameter in 20 seconds.
He graduated as president of his class from The New England Institute in Boston, Mass. where he received his Funeral Service degree. He served his apprenticeship with J.S. Waterman & Sons in Boston and the Nelson J. Smart Funeral Homes in Skowhegan and Norridgewock.
In 1958 he purchased the Flanders Funeral Home in Waldoboro and changed its name to the Hall Funeral Home. He also purchased the Waltz Funeral Home in Waldoboro and Bond Funeral Home in Jefferson, and for many years provided the community with ambulance service until he transferred the responsibility, along with the ambulance, to the town.
Mr. Hall was a member of the Waldoboro United Methodist Church and past president of the Methodist Men. He was also a past president of the Maine Funeral Directors Association serving in 1969, a member of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes, National Funeral Directors Association, and sat on the State Board of Funeral Service from 1989 to 1998, also serving as chairman of the board.
In December, 2000 he was honored by the members of the Maine Funeral Directors Association at its annual meeting with a lifetime membership award for his dedicated service to the funeral profession and the association.
In 1992 he received the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice for his dedication to the highest professional standards in providing quality funeral service. He always strived to positively impact his community and its needs. He helped many local causes throughout the years.
Mr. Hall was a 50-year member of King Solomon's Lodge #61, serving in 1963 and 1964 as past Master, a life member of Lakeview Chapter #179 O.E.S., Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies, Kora Temple Shrine, Midcoast Shriners Club, Meenagha Grange, Soule-Shuman VFW Post #4525, American Legion Charles C. Lilly Post #149, 40/8, Knights of Pythias, Past Grand of Odd Fellows, and President of Waldoboro Lions Club.
He had a great love for animals, music, playing his guitars or organ, and especially flying. He was a certified flight instructor and had a commercial, multi-engine and IFR rating. He owned many planes throughout the years and kept them at Owls Head and Augusta Airports, and was a member of the flying club at Owls Head.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Cynthia Bailey Hall; a son, Richard B. Hall; brothers David and John Hall; and his second wife, Lois Bither Hall.
Survivors include his daughters Carol Hall Perry and her husband Jim of Waldoboro; Nancy Mabee and her husband George of Marietta, Georgia; Becky Tipp and her husband John of Richmond, Calif.; one son Michael Hall and his wife Liz of Damariscotta; step-son Henry Bither and his wife Debbie of Sanford; sister Ruth Guernsey of West Lebanon, N.H.; grandchildren Lisa Lee of Waldoboro, Nate Wade of Fairfield, Sue Dodge of New Harbor, Jason and Jeff Mabee, both of Marietta, Ga., Sarah and Kyle Tipp of Richmond, Calif., and Emma Katherine Hall of Damariscotta; step-grandchildren Stephanie Brown of California, Danielle Bither of Portland, James Perry of Bath, Jonathan "Jodi" Perry of Waldoboro, Jennifer Andrews of Damariscotta; one aunt, Estelle Carver of Pittsford, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Margo Yanik of Hendersonville, N.C.; nine great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours and services were held on Friday, Dec. 27 at the Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro.
The Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, Dec. 28 at the Broadbay Congregational Church on Main Street in Waldoboro, and burial followed in the Brookland cemetery in Waldoboro.
Contributions in Mr. Hall's memory may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556, or to the Miles Home Health/Hospice, 40 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Arrangements were under the care of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Gail S. R. Hall
2002-05-02
Gail Sandra Rogers Hall, 66, of Pemaquid, died Tuesday, April 23, at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.
Born in Plymouth, Mass. January 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Lillian M. Ware Rogers, sister of Roland R. Rogers who passed away in 2001.
She moved to Whitefield as an infant. In 1955, she graduated from Wiscasset Academy. She was very active in 4-H as a child, raising cows and showing them at county fairs. After graduating from high school, Mrs. Hall worked for Sylvania while living in her family homestead in Whitefield before moving to the Bristol area.
She spent the remainder of her working years at the First National Bank where she retired at the age of 64.
Survivors include one son, Leslie D. Hall of Pemaquid; a stepdaughter, Marie Morris; her very close nephew, Dana, as well as Debbie, Dana Jr. Rogers, all of Whitefield; one niece, Lora Lynne and daughter, Alisha Rogers Norman of Moove, Oklahoma; close friends, Lillian Ciders, Christopher and Heather Leeman.
At her request, there will be no services.
Richard M. Hall
2001-11-15
Richard M. Hall, 93, died this week in his home in Wellesley, Mass. He was a lifelong summer resident of Ocean Point, Boothbay.
He was born June 19, 1908 in Waltham, Mass., the son of William S. and Marion M. Hall. He started coming to Ocean Point in 1910 at the age of two when his family arrived by steamboat. He spent time every summer, including the past summer, at the family home and said Ocean Point was his favorite place.
He was a brother Mason for most of his adult life, some 70 years.
He was predeceased last year by his wife, Elizabeth M. Hall.
He is survived by his two children, Richard S. Hall of Wellesley, Mass. and Elizabeth A. Hall of Sherborn, Mass., and his three grandchildren, William S. Hall, Kristin B. Hall and Megan L. Hall.
A memorial service is being held Thursday, Nov. 15 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Wellesley.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Shriners Burn Hospital in Boston.
Delbert R. Ham
2004-04-08
Delbert R. Ham, 87, of Merrymeeting Dr., Topsham, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully Friday, April 2 at his home.
Born in Haverhill, Mass. on February 15, 1917, the son of Leslie and Bessie Ham, he graduated from Haverhill High School in 1934 and moved to Maine. He worked in South Portland on the Liberty ships.
Married to Constance Walker in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 1943. He served in the European Theater for 11 months, directing military activities for a squadron of 12 men, leading them into combat. He participated in D-Day, landing in Normandy France. His actions earned him the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged on October 17, 1945.
He returned to Maine to make his home in Boothbay Harbor. He managed Marine Service for several years, then worked for Sample's Shipyard as a negotiator for the construction of mine sweepers. He moved on to Bath Iron Works where he retired in 1987.
Mr. Ham was a member of the Tranquil Lodge of Masons, and Elks Club. Del was a wonderful family man (a.k.a. "Head Ham"), many times holding down two jobs. He loved to cook and create new recipes. Del also enjoyed
hunting
, fishing and golf.
Predeceased by a son, William W. Ham, and a brother, Wallace Ham, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Constance W. Ham; a son, Stephen and his wife Tina of Boothbay; two daughters, Susan Ham and husband Stephen Garde of Topsham and Becky Bickford and husband Bruce of Lisbon Falls; a grandson, Robert Ham and his wife Margaret of Boothbay; two granddaughters, Katie and Heidi Ham of Gorham; and two great-granddaughters, Robyn and Elizabeth Ham of Boothbay.
A family graveside service will take place later this spring. Donations may be made to the Maine Alzheimer's Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101, or CHANS Home and Health Care, 50 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011-3200.
Arrangements are under the care of Pine State Cremation and Funeral Service, 500 Route One, Yarmouth, ME 04096.
Barbara G. Hampson
2004-10-07
Barbara Gene Hampson, 52, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 8:07 a.m.
Barbara Gene was a wonderful, patient wife and loving, understanding mother. She was the most unselfish person when it came to her family. She would put all of her pain and thoughts aside and put her family's needs first.
Loved unconditionally by her family, she will be missed tremendously. The love and strength that she embodied will be carried on and remembered by those close to her.
Her surviving family include her mother, Mary Marden; her husband, Thomas J. Hampson; two daughters, Alaina and Ashley; and beloved dog, Herbie.
Helen M. Haney
2002-02-28
Helen M. Haney, 80, died Tuesday, February 19 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
Born in Winnebago, Minn. in 1921, she was a daughter of Walter and Hilda Plocker, and grew up on the family farm in Blue Earth, Minn.
In 1942, she graduated from Iowa State and moved to New York City where she worked as a dietitian at Presbyterian Hospital. In 1943, she met her future husband, Roy E. Haney, at Iowa State alumni dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. They married in 1944, and raised a family in Westfield, N.J.
In 1972, they purchased a house in South Bristol. She enjoyed summers in Maine and winters on Singer Island, Fla., until 1997, when she returned to Maine year-round.
Mrs. Haney was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Roy E. Haney; and a sister, Lucille Taff.
Survivors include a brother, John Plocker and his wife, Rosie; two sons, William D. and his wife Jo, and Richard P. and his wife Jodi; one daughter, Margaret and her husband Leo; and three grandchildren, Jessica Karg, Haili Hardwick and Amanda Haney.
A private family service will be held in the spring. Memorial gifts may be made to Miles Home Health & Hospice, 42 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Marvin Harmon
2003-06-13
Marvin Harmon, 83, Founder of Harmon's Hamburgers, Falmouth died after a brief illness. born February 21, 1920 in Windham, Marvin was the fourth of four children born to Orland and Esther (Hall) Harmon.
Marvin attended local schools and demonstrated academic ability which resulted in his being advanced twice and graduating from Pennell Institute (High School) in Gray, in 1936 at the age of 16.
Marvin served in the Army Air Corp from 1945-1946 and was trained as a cryptographer. He was stationed at Trinidad.
In 1960 Marvin opened his own business, Harmon's Hamburgers on Rt. 100 in Falmouth. Known for making one of the best burgers in southern Maine, Harmon's was selected by the late Bob Elliott as a "Bob's Landmark" spot. He retired from the hamburger stand in 1985.
Marvin, a lifelong bachelor, is survived by; one sister, Jeannette Abbott of Moultonboro, NH; nephews, Damon Harmon of Cumberland, Paul Harmon of Gray, George Abbott, Arthur Abbott both of Moultonboro, NH; great niece; Lori Chason, Windham.
Arrangements were under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, LLC, 24 Shaker Road, Gray.
