Graham Frederick HALL

GRAHAM FREDERICK HALL June 22, 1954 - September 18, 2021 It is with heartbreaking sadness that we announce that Dr. Graham Hall passed away tragically in an accident on September 18, 2021 at the age of 67 years. Graham was the loving husband of Dianna, the loved and respected father and grandfather of Amanda Hall and her children Grace, Cameron and Elizabeth Knowles, Amber (Alex) Eastman and their children Declan and Kallum, Emily (Beau) Harman and their son Leroy Graham Harman, Taylor Hall and Ian (Sofia Nestico) Hall. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Bill (Nancy) Hall, Valerie (Tim) Ming and Carol (Ed) Perek, his nieces, nephews, family, colleagues, and many friends. Graham Frederick Hall was born in Montreal, the eldest son of Frederick Hall and Thelma Graham. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Toronto, eventually settling in Agincourt in 1961. Graham was a gifted student and also excelled at hockey. In 1974, he was drafted by the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association. While there was no doubt he would succeed in professional hockey, he declined that route and, instead, elected to continue his studies at the University of Toronto, where he was accepted into the Faculty of Dentistry in 1975. Upon graduation in 1979, Graham left Toronto to set up practice in Smiths Falls in Eastern Ontario. For 35 years, he served the people of the area, with kindness, compassion, and fairness. Never did he turn away those in need. Together, Graham and Dianna consistently operated one of the most efficient dental practices in Ontario. His first employee was still with him for all the years he spent in practice. Along the way, he served his profession in the Executive and as President of the Rideau and District Dental Society. Yet, Graham was more interested in people than individual accolades, and his patients became his friends because of his empathy, dedication, devotion and benevolence. He was an exceptionally gifted and hard-working dentist. His commitment was reflected in the fact that in 35 years, he never missed one day due to sickness. Although Graham worked hard, it was his family that gave him the most joy. In 1989, he married Dianna Stone, and together they raised Amanda, Amber, Emily, Taylor and Ian. A very dedicated and devoted father, spending time with his children and seeing them develop and succeed in all aspects of life was Graham's greatest passion. In 2014, Graham sold his dental practice to a younger dentist he had mentored, teaching him that what truly mattered in dentistry was honesty and respect for all. Upon retirement, he and Dianna moved to their cottage near Perth for the summers, and to their home in Turks and Caicos for the winters. There they welcomed family and friends with the same generosity as they had displayed to their patients. They made new friends in the south, and Graham became a renowned boater and fisherman. There was nothing Graham liked better than being on the water, taking friends for boat rides, or teaching a child how to fish. Retirement also gave him time to spend on his farm near Perth, an activity that gave him great pleasure. Graham lived life to the fullest. He was generous in heart and spirit to family and friends. After his many dedicated years in practice, he truly enjoyed his retirement, always making the most of every day. He was a faithful member of St. John's Anglican Church in Smiths Falls, where his funeral was held privately, due to current restrictions. In remembrance of Graham, those wishing to do so are asked to consider memorial donations to St. John's Anglican Church in Smiths Falls or a Ronald McDonald House of your choice. Graham lived his life with kindness and an interest in others before himself. He had true compassion for those he met on his journey. Although he was multi-talented, he was always humble. He will be missed but never forgotten. His example lives on through his children and friends. We were lucky to have him in our lives. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.