Robert Eugene Hall

Robert E. “Gene” Hall
March 20, 2025 Age 81

Robert E. Hall, “Gene,” passed away on March 20, surrounded by family. Born in Somersworth, NH, Gene grew up in Berwick, ME, before moving to Sanford, ME, where he raised his family.

Gene was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Lucille Hall; his brothers, C. Michael Hall and A. Lawrence Hall; his brother-in-law, Paul Legere; and his mother and father-in-law, Marguerite and Leo Legere. He is survived by his wife, Edith (Legere) Hall; his daughter, Sheri Hall-Miller and her husband Raymond Miller; his son, Jason “Jake” Hall; his sister, E. Geralyn Hall and her husband David Pasinski; his brother, John Thomas Hall and his wife Joy Hall; his sister-in-law, Pauline Legere; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Gene is also survived by his beloved cats, Fritz and Little One.

Gene had an unending passion for learning and many interests. He loved nature, fishing, hunting, and history. His hobbies were as varied as they were numerous. Gene could often be found teaching someone how to tie flies, hunting with family, crafting custom fly rods, or creating unique items like baskets, a kitchen table, or a cat stand. He was also an excellent cook, with a love for preparing meals and experimenting with new recipes.
Known for his offbeat, witty sense of humor, Gene delighted in quirky turns of phrase. He often answered “fair-da-middling” when asked how he was doing, and he never missed an opportunity to greet someone with “a cheery good morning.”

Gene returned to college to earn his associate’s degree from Macintosh College in the 1990’s. He worked in a variety of jobs throughout his life. He may be best remembered for his time at Wasco, or Dave’s Dugout, where he supported local hunters and fishermen. He retired as a curatorial assistant at Harvard University’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, a job he truly enjoyed.

Gene built lifelong friendships and befriended anyone he met. Whether he was chatting with neighbors while tending his zinnias or garlic, or running into long-lost acquaintances at the grocery store, Gene was always happy to swap stories and catch up on life.

A celebration of Gene’s life will take place at the Black-Heald Walker Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale, on April 5 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to share their stories and enjoy light fare in his memory.