Obituary: Stanley Clarence Hall

Stanley “Stan” Hall, 78, of Freeport, Maine, Passes Away After Brief Illness

Freeport, Maine – Stanley “Stan” Hall, 78, died at his home on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his children. A veteran, longtime shipyard worker, and devoted family man, Stan left a legacy of service, hard work, and storytelling that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Stan was born in Caribou, Maine, on May 25, 1948, to Elwood Miller Hall and Alicia Hope Severy Hall. He grew up in East Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated from George J. Penney High School in 1967. A year later, following his lifelong best friend, Gary O’Keefe, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam for one year and twenty days (MOS 0331) and was honorably discharged in 1969.

In 1972, while still a Marine, Stan married Sharon Parsons in East Hartford. The couple had two children: daughter Stephanie and son Damian. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1992. After the divorce, Stan and the children relocated to Salem, Connecticut, in 1976. He joined the Electric Boat Shipyard, working as a welder on submarines for three decades before retiring in 1996. During his career, he was known for his steady hands, attention to detail, and camaraderie with fellow workers Frank Ward and Johnny Bryant.

Stan’s education did not stop with his high school diploma. In his early fifties, he earned an associate’s degree in accounting from Three Rivers Community College, a testament to his lifelong commitment to learning.

Beyond his professional life, Stan was an avid outdoorsman. He spent countless hours hunting with his father, brother Blaine, and friend Billy Harris. Summers were often spent fishing on Foss Pond in Maine, accompanied by Billy, Blaine, and Louis, and on other remote lakes. His travels were extensive, taking him to places as far away as Vietnam, Bangkok, Scotland, Vancouver, New Brunswick, California, Seattle, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Florida.

In 2015, Stan returned to his native Maine and built a home next to his son Damian’s in Freeport. There he relished the summer days on the islands of Casco Bay, swimming and fishing for mackerel and stripers with Damian, Damian’s wife Amy, and grandsons Liam and Jackson. Family vacations on Nantucket with daughter Stephanie, her husband Kevin, and granddaughter Morgan were another favorite pastime.

“Stan’s greatest joy was being close to his children and grandchildren,” said a family friend. “He was an amazing dad, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all.”

Survivors

Stan is survived by:

• Daughter Stephanie Hall, her husband Kevin Michael Ryder, and granddaughter Morgan Severy Ryder (Nantucket, Massachusetts)
• Son Damian Richard Hall, his wife Amy Joseph Hall, and grandsons Liam Elwood Hall and Jackson Joseph Hall (Freeport, Maine)
• Brother Blaine Hall and his wife Carol Hall (Columbia, Connecticut)
• Sister Judith Donovan and her partner Fred Stackpole (Ormond Beach, Florida)
• Best friend Gary O’Keefe and his wife Mary O’Keefe (Spring Hill Grove, Florida)

There will be no formal funeral services. Instead, a private tribute will be held on Lake St. George in Liberty, Maine—a place of special significance to Stan and his family.

Stanley Hall’s life story, marked by military service, dedication to his craft, love of the outdoors, and deep family bonds, will remain an inspiration to those who had the privilege of knowing him. His stories and laughter will echo in the memories of all who were lucky enough to share them.