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William Hale Obituary
He was born Nov. 11, 1939 in Dover, the son of the late Richard G. hale Sr. and Pearl (Hardy) Hale.
Billy was in business as Hale Farms, Dairy and Poultry with his father and brother. He also was co-owner of Happy Days Skate Center in Dover for 10 years, having built the building with his partner, Robert E. Day. Billy was an independent contractor at Foster's Daily Democrat for 20 years. He also, along with his wife Pat, was proprietor of the Pumpkin Barn in Madbury.
He was also a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Billy was a life long resident of Madbury. He was a 1957 graduate of Oyster River High School and in June attended his reunion with his classmates.
Billy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia E. Hale of Madbury, one son; David W. Hale of Somersworth; one daughter, Dena L. Hale of Somersworth; one sister;, Priscilla R. Murphy of Greenville, R.I.; one brother, Harry R. Hale of Rochester; and his faithful canine companion, Max.
He is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Richard G. Hale Jr.
Special thanks to Kay and Jim Demko, a special niece, Sue Desilets and also Renada and Billy Taylor and family.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions maybe made to Seacoast Cancer Center, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home. To sign an online guest book, visit www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
@Online guest book:Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hale
art snell
November 22, 2020
Elvis never had !!!a better double
ILENE MASSINGHAM
December 8, 2010
I REMEMBER HIM FROM MY VERY FIRST JOB AT HALE FARMS STORE IN ROCHESTER. HE WAS FUN TO WORK WITH AND TAUGHT ME ALOT ABOUT PRIDE IN YOUR WORK SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
ILENE (LOWRY) MASSINGHAM
Rhonda Peva
December 4, 2010
Dearest Pat & Family,senting my love & care. To u all.. I enjoyed working for Bill @ Fosters & seeding,weeding, fertilzing pumpkins.Bill fought a hard fight, & did it graceful for the love & pride of his family. Want forget the day I came to get Bills truck& Dena thought it was being stold. Family watching out for one another.. Deepest Sympathies The Peva Family
Loraine Lawrence
December 4, 2010
To Billy's family, my prayers go out to you, may your sadness lessen as the memories of wonderful times take hold.
Billy and I were classmates, I lived on Littleworth Rd, not far away.
Ron
December 2, 2010
Pat & Family,
It's with deepest sorrow and sympathies to convey my message of Bill's passing. Bill was everything and more his family of friends admired him for. He goes to his maker with a multitude of life long joys and happiness he himself shared with others. A few of mine were.....riding shotgun on the tractor while "green feeding"...watching and shuttling the cows in the milking room...chasing down those loose cows...cleaning out the stalls...hand feeding the calfs from a bottle...waiting for the chores to be completed to ride off to one of many roller skating rinks in his 56 Chevy... his pride and joy...
or just sitting on the banks of Milton Three Ponds at "Old Point Comfort" and
viewing as "the silvery moon rises over the dear old hills of Maine".
May God bless you Bill and watch over your family.
Kristen
December 2, 2010
Dave I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Know that he loved you very much.
Love you
Krisy
Michelle & David Hinton
December 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The wonderful memories will always be there from roller skating at Happy Days to the visits at The Pumpkin Barn. Thanks to the both of you, the memory of going to the Pumpkin Barn has been passed down to our own children. He will truly be missed by everyone that knew him. Pat, please take care of yourself and don't hesitate to ask people for their helping hand.
December 1, 2010
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He was truly a great man of integrity. We worked with him at Fosters for years, and he was always caring and set an example for many to follow. May God hold the family close at this time.
Craig and Sara Cocarus
Robert Munroe
December 1, 2010
Pat, David, and Dena,
What a great man, I will miss him so much i learned so much from the hale boys. Work was a four letter word that didn't hurt, It started at 5:00 am, to when the hockey games were over at billy and pats house.
The Smell of cow manure didn't smell it was money to me at the age of 7 years old to 19 years old i was very lucky to be able to learn what i did.
I wish the farm was going because i miss my favorite sayings (BACK UP, THE COWS ARE OUT, BY&BY, CHECK, WHAT CHECK and the most favorite one was THE BULL IS LOOOSE RUN BOBBY RUN)
So Billy I will never miss your smile you left me when you and Bobby Day stop by we had a great life together.
When I get there i will bring some fire balls, chocolate fudge and some worlds famous Birch Beer Soda, from Arthur G. Mayo's you old KA, DO, DA, LOOO
(Zoo It!!)
P.S. You will always be a special person in my life, you will be missed!
Love Robert A. Munroe, Shari, Alex and Sara
Pat, David and Dena if the cows get out just call me anytime!
Love you always!
Beverly Lowry
December 1, 2010
May God Bless you and your family at this time and for many years to come.
Bev & Sarge Lowry & our Family
December 1, 2010
Dena, Mama, and David,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Papa Hale was a great man and will be missed by all.
Kathy Bickford
Diane Munroe Fogarty
November 30, 2010
Pat, David & Dena,
I was so saddened to hear about Billy's passing. It stirred a lot of emotions in me having lost my Dad recently. The Huckins Road wouldn't have been the same without the Hale Farm there. It was a right of passage for all of us kids to get our feet wet in the working world by working on the farm. If you were really lucky, you were invited up to the house to watch the big fight or the hockey games on the UHF antenna! This was such a big treat for Bob and Steve. I have so many memories! Rest in peace Billy. You were loved by so many people and you touched so many lives, especially each and every one of us Huckins Road kids.
Doris (Pigeon) Lachance
November 30, 2010
God bless the Hale Family during this difficult time. Billy will never be forgotten.
Steve Varney
November 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 30, 2010
Pat, David,and Dena, It saddened me and my family very much to hear that our friend,big brother,Billy has gone to the big farm above. I loved billy very much. We worked together a many year on the farms. I will always remember that grin of his! He was a good man. Love to you all. Wayne Ross, & Brothers,sisters,& MA Ross
Sally Eldredge
November 30, 2010
Reading about Bill brought back fond memories of my days at ORHS. He was always friendly to the students and a good person. My prayers are with you.
Bob & Betty Taylor
November 30, 2010
Pat, David and Dena,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dan and Michelle Proulx
November 29, 2010
Dena,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My family will always remember visiting your parents in the fall for pumpkins and seeing your Dad. Such a great person. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Brad and Amanda Taylor
November 29, 2010
The Hale family is in our thoughts and prayers. Nothing made our day at Taylor Egg then when Mr Hale came over for a visit! I will miss those monthly visits dearly! May God bless the Hale family during this time of mourning.
November 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat. We have only known you through the once a year visit to the Pumkin Barn when we started taking our grand daughter 14 years ago. Know that you are in our prayers.
Don, Linda & Jaycee
Kari-Sue Marcos (Loubier)
November 29, 2010
Dena, Mrs. Hale, and David. My heart and thoughts are with you all. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, and know that he will be greatly missed by so many. I have so many wonderful memories of him when we were all growing up, and hopefully your memories of happier times, will comfort, and carry you through the difficult days ahead. All my love to you all! XOXO
Melissa Taylor
November 29, 2010
Dena, Pat and David,
I am so going to miss Bill waving to me an Emily from acrossed the street as we left on our way out to one of our daily adventures. He was such a caring and wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him and love him.
Our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during the sad time.
~Brian, Melissa and Emily
Donald Lawrence
November 29, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked with Bill. He was a great man.
Anita Munroe
November 29, 2010
Dear Pat, David & Dena
It saddens our family greatly to know that Billy has lost his hard fought battle. He gave it his all though and the three of you were there right to the end. Bill had such a huge impact in the lives of all the Munroe kids...Gary, Bob, Steve, Diane, Alan & Tom. They probably drove him crazy at times but the stories and tales told over the years indicate they loved Billy like he was a big older brother to them. His presence in their lives influenced them in more ways than anyone outside the Huckins Rd circle would understand. The Munroes always had a mutual care, admiration and respect for Billy and we'll never forget him or that great smile.
Please know you are all in our thughts and prayers at this most difficult time but take comfort in knowing he won't be suffering any longer. Love to all of you.
Susan Dodge/Karr
November 29, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Shauna Bailey
November 29, 2010
Dena-
I'm sorry for your loss. I only got to meet your father once or twice at the Pumpkin Barn. You always spoke so highly of him, particularly his work ethic and dedication to the farm. I know you'll miss him every day, but just think, now you can mow the lawn in the summer and know he's watching over you. Pain free.
November 29, 2010
Dena, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Denise Thompson
November 29, 2010
Our sincere condolences.
The Homemakers Health Services
Patti Stimpson
November 29, 2010
Pat, David and Dena,
We're very sorry for your loss. Billy was a wonderful person and will be remembered fondly. We'll keep you all in our prayers.
Patti & George Stimpson, Win Lobdell
Pat and Tom Starratt
November 29, 2010
Dave: We are so very sorry that your Dad has passed but know that he will always be part of your life. We know you'll be a great support to your mother and sister during these difficult few days. Love to you and the family.
Larry & Linda Dumais
November 29, 2010
David, our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Tina,Mark & Kayla Daigneau
November 29, 2010
Pat, you are in our prayers, may happier times comfort you in this time of sadness. Our family always looked forward to pumpkin time and long conversation with Bill and yourself.
McKenna
November 29, 2010
Dena,Sorry to hear about you dads pasing.Lots of love The McKennas.Mike,Kelly,Alicia,Shannon.
Martha Stevens Meadows
November 29, 2010
It is said that wonderful memories make a comforting pillow to lay your head upon..I was a classmate of Bill's also, and remember his beautiful smile that lit up his eyes, which then lit up the world. I wish for you and your family to have eventual comfort and peace knowing that Bill is in Gods arms.
Butch and Donna True
November 28, 2010
Pat, Billy had so many friends. He will be sorely missed and hopefully some of us will get to see him again sometime. No more pain for him. He led an exemplary life and left all of us with a pile of great memories.
November 28, 2010
Pat, Dave, and Dena, so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Carol & Bob Gahan
November 28, 2010
The Hale Family. May GOD wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you. Billy was a classmate and will be fondly remembered for many things and most of all for his smile and sunny disposition.
Art/Betsey, Bristol Vt.
Buffy Crabtree
November 28, 2010
Dear Pat and David,
May God wrap His loving arms around you to bring comfort, strength, and peace. Bill's smile will be remembered by so many. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him at ORHS.
God's Blessings,
Buffy
Michael Pelletier
November 28, 2010
David, Dena & Mrs. Hale. It saddens me to
hear of the loss of a good man. All my prayers are with you, may God watch over
Bill and you .
Tye Taylor
November 28, 2010
We miss you already. Take good care of my mom you guys allway like to chat...
Love you always,
Tye and Cortney Taylor
November 28, 2010
Dear Dave and Mrs. Hale, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marlene LaVault(Roger's Mom).
Del Liberty
November 28, 2010
Dear Pat,David,Dena & Family
Knowing Billy for many years makes me wish I had him for a friend like my brother was to Richard, Billys older brother,I realize the loss of what would of been a great friend to have, I am saddened by his passing,but just seeing him and knowing what he was going through was not fair to him,just knowing he is at rest with his maker is his reward for living a good life with his family.
God Bless you Billy enjoy Heaven.
November 28, 2010
As kids growing up, Bill and I shared a lot of memories. I was blessed when I was at home that we could sit down and revisit some of them.Bill was a hard worker and played hard, all sports that he had a chance to play.
I lost a part of my past,Bill is in a better place now.
Pat,David,Dena,Pricilla and Harry find peace in knowing that. My heart goes out to the whole Family at this time.
Jim Munroe
Mary Voltz
November 28, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. You'll forever be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace, My Dear Friend-
Pat, David, & Dena,
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you.
Please let me know if there's anything I can do.
With love,
Vicky Luciano
November 28, 2010
Dena, I am truly sorry for your loss. You and Your family are in my thoughts and Prays.
Alan Munroe
November 28, 2010
Dear Pat, David & Dena, I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Hale family. As you know, Bill had a tremendous impact on my family and I am privileged to have a lifetime of memories of Bill going back to Hale Farms and Happy Days, to the Pumpkin Barn today. He will be missed. With deepest sympathy,
craig grant
November 28, 2010
mrs hale and dave--my heart goes out to you--love craig
Sandra "Toof" Bonneau
November 28, 2010
Pat, David and Dena, I am so sorry for your loss. My teenage years are filled with memories from skating at Happy Days. Bill always had a smile and enjoyed watching all of us have a good time. I loved bringing my kids to the pumpkin barn, again Bill was always smiling and we would talk about the skating rink. Bill will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss him dearly.
November 28, 2010
Dear Pat, As a classmate at Oyster River he was loved by everyone. We will miss him and his wonderful smile. We are so sorry he's gone. Polly & Steve Gilman, Barrington
Gina Fortier
November 28, 2010
Pat, David and Dena,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bill was a huge part of my teenage years, I will miss him dearly. He will always remain one of best people I ever had the chance to know. He touched so many lives and will be missed.
bea Herschel
November 28, 2010
sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts and prayers
November 28, 2010
Bill will be greatly missed. We worked together at Foster's for many, many years. He was a hard worker and fun to tslk to. God Bless Bill. Rest in Peace my friend. Jackie Norton and Park "Animal" Clegg, Sr.
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