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Kenneth Hall Obituary
Born on July 5, 1933, in Exeter Hospital, he was the son of Allen E. Hall and Cora (West) Hall.
He lived in Fremont in his youth and was a graduate of Sanborn Seminary, Class of 1951.
He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and retired as master chief submarine qualified TMCM (SS) E9. During Operation Ivy, Ken witnessed the first H bomb on Nov. 1, 1952. He was also at the first launching of an atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) in 1954.
He retired from AT&T/Lucent as a layout/foreman of final test and inspection.
Ken enjoyed camping every summer with his family and friends at Hermit Island, Maine.
One of his great pleasures was climbing Mt. Washington and Mt. Chocorua with his whole family.
He was a member of The American Legion.
He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Marilyn Ainsworth Hall. He was also predeceased by his second wife Carmen Auilda Hall of seven years.
Family members include five children, Donald Hall, Dana Hall and wife Patricia, Daryl Hall and wife Elise, Douglas Hall and wife Jayne, and daughter Darlene Hartt and husband Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
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SERVICES: At the request of the family, services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to organizations to feed the hungry regardless of race or creed.
Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Ave., Amesbury, Mass., is in charge of arrangements.
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Raymond Fritz
April 12, 2019
Dear Marilyn and family and friends of Kenneth N. Hall, TMCM(SS) Retired,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans - USSVI, please accept our sincere sympathy at Kenneth's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find kindness to warm you, sympathy to comfort you, and cherished memories to bring peace to your heart.
We are forever grateful for Ken's service to our country in the United States Submarine service. After 20 years of distinguished service Ken retired in 1972 as a Master Chief TMCM(SS). Kenneth was a crewmember on the USS Balao (SS-285), USS Threadfin (SS-410), USS Torsk (SS-423), USS Blenny (SS-324) and USS Sea Poacher (SS-406). He was a member of the USS Maine base, USSVI. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch.
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. 2 Thessalonians 3:16.
Hall, Kenneth N., TMCM(SS), US Navy, now on Eternal Patrol -- Fair Winds and Following Seas to our departed shipmate. Kenneth's record is posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Rev. Ray Fritz, EM1(SS) - Acting National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI and Assistant Chaplain Carolina Piedmont Base, USSVI. Leave a message at (803-619-1121).
Brian Nadeau
April 11, 2019
Mr Ken Hall it was a pleasure to have known you even for a short while. Thank you for your service to our country.
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