Carlton A. Hall, 83, of Middlebury passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by family Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores (Bambace) Hall. He also leaves behind his six children – his son Thomas Hall and wife Donna of Troy, N.Y.; his son Gregory Hall and wife Gail of Southington, Conn.; his son Richard Hall and wife Heidi of Manakin Sabot, Va.; his son Peter Hall and wife Barbara of Ledyard, Conn.; his daughter Susan (Hall) Cussen and husband Thomas of New Milford, Conn.; his daughter Patricia (Hall) Soracin and husband Mark of Bethlehem, Conn.; his five granddaughters: Emily Hall, Brittany (Hall) Roberson and husband Will, Stacey Amburgey and husband David, Kendall Soracin and Sydney Soracin; his four grandsons: Michael Hall, Christopher Hall and wife Kelley, Derek Cussen and Sean Cussen; and his two great-grandchildren Lailah Roberson and Logan Amburgey. He was predeceased by his sister, Shirley Wood.
Carl was born April 7, 1931, a son of the late Archie and Emily (Moore) Hall of Ellenville, N.Y. He graduated from Ellenville High School in New York and went on to attend SUNY Cortland. Midway through his college years, he enlisted in the Army and served 2 years during the Korean War as a 2nd lieutenant in special service. Following his return from service, he completed college and earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education. After several years of teaching and taking courses to further his career, Carl went on to obtain a master’s degree in educational administration and guidance and worked toward his doctorate in administration. He devoted 28 years of his professional life to the students at The Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, N.Y. as a teacher, guidance counselor, class adviser and highly decorated coach who earned multiple Coach of the Year awards.
He and his wife resided in Bedford Village, N.Y. until his retirement. Throughout his adult life, Carl enjoyed boating, snow skiing in Vermont with his family, playing tennis and golfing with family and friends. He always regarded his family as his greatest accomplishment and made raising and educating his children his top priority.
Calling hours are Friday, Dec. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere at 235 Main S. N. A funeral Mass will take place Saturday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m.at St. John of The Cross Church at 1321 Whittemore Rd. in Middlebury. A private graveside burial will be planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 11454 in Alexandria, VA 22312 or call 1-800-342-2383. To send an online condolence, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.
