1925
2018
Charles T. Hall "Tad", beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away at the age of 93 on 5/21/2018. He was born in 1925 in Trenton New Jersey. He is survived by his daughter Helen and two grandchildren, Ethan and Susan. Tad graduated from Princeton, class of 1947 and Harvard Law School in 1952. He spent most of his career with GE. He served in the infantry in Europe during WWII. He was wounded during combat and received the purple heart. Tad married Mildred in 1952. They had two daughters, Catherine and Helen. Mildred passed in 1990 and Catherine in 2011. He married Margaret in 1993. She passed in 2008. Tad enjoyed many sports, was a top wrestler and was on the rowing team at Princeton. He loved golf and played up until close to his 93rd birthday. Tad loved music and the theater. As a young man he played the trumpet and sang in several bands and joined in many theatrical productions. At John Knox, where he moved in 2002, he participated in a variety of shows and was part of the Men's Chorus. Tad loved spending time with his friends, children and grandchildren. He was an incredibly generous man, supporting many charities and also volunteering his time to help others. He was kind, full of life, optimism and joy. He will be deeply missed and remembered with respect and love. Memorial service to be held at the John Knox Village Auditorium at 2pm 7/15/18. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to an animal charity.
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I'm a friend from Tad hometown in N.J.,my sincere condolences to his daughter Helen and family. Tad and mil were my family the year I spent in Cleveland in 1965, He was a true and lifelong friend and mentor. Always upbeat and accepting no matter the life circumstances. Hopefully I can get in touch with his daughter in Maine..to express my condolences. Love Anita (Heins) Krauth
Anita Krauth
February 1, 2019
Tad is my stepfather.. I still can't speak of him in the past tense, and his passing represents a huge loss to me and to my sons, and, to a great extent, to everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him. He was the kindest, wisest, most giving and loving man I've ever known. Above all, he really cared about his family, friends, and even people he barely knew, was truly interested in how others were feeling, how their lives were going, how they thought. His love for his family was unconditional.. he was not judgmental, and if there was any little thing he could do to help anyone else, he was anxious to do it. He was a truly great man, but was so humble that others knew that more than he did. Above all, his capacity to love was unlimited. His passing leaves a deep, "black hole" in my life and in my heart. As I try to work through my grief, I'm trying to remember just how fortunate I was to have known him, spend time with him, learn from him. He taught me so much, mostly just by example and the way he lived. He lived with integrity, love of life, a giving spirit and, above all, an incredible capacity to love... I would so like to magically "bring him back" - yet I take comfort that he is now with He who loves him even more than I do.
Susan Soden
August 30, 2018
Susan Soden
August 30, 2018
Susan Soden
August 30, 2018
The Debary Mon, Wed. & Fri golf group, 7:14 AM, every week for many years - Otto Ritter, Joe Carreiro, Frank Scarletta, myself,Pete Kelting & TAD .... we all will miss him dearly!! Just not the same without him.
Very caring individual. When I was rehabing my knee replacement at Majestic Oaks he came to my room every day for two weeks to visit. Little things like that.
Pete Kelting
July 15, 2018
The deepest sympathy to dear Helen and her children from the Marcoux Family.
Sending love,
Kay Marcoux
July 11, 2018
The Marcoux family Kay, Sue, Michele, Ted and Chris are sending their heartfelt condolences to Tad's family, Helen, Ethan and Susan. We are so sorry for your loss and are sending you love and wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Susan Marcoux
Friend
July 11, 2018
Deepest sympathy to family and friends during this difficult time. May you receive comfort and peace from above. Hosea 13:14
July 6, 2018
We will miss Tad at Debary Golf & CC. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:28a. We'll miss your blue fedora hat and smiling face, rest in peace. The Singletons
Dennis Singleton
July 2, 2018
Tad was a man that I admired and respected for all that he accomplished in his lifetime. He will be missed by all of us in John Knox Village.
John Keane
July 2, 2018
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