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Loyal to his family, friends, and country
Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, Edmund graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth in 1951. With the Korean War at its height, he joined the U.S. Navy and served four years aboard the USS New Jersey. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly, and the two settled in Abington, where together they raised their family.
His bond with the Navy did not end with his enlistment. Edmund continued with the Navy for another 33 years, rising from apprentice to Utilities Director at Newport Naval Station, and in 1978 he was named Federal Employee of the Year. That same year, highly dedicated to the Navy and the U.S. government, he kept the naval base fully operational through the Blizzard of 1978, the worst blizzard in Rhode Island’s history. For this service he received a special award and certificate from the commanding officer, presented by Howard N. Kay, Captain, U.S. Navy, Commander.
That devotion to his government and country may well have been instilled in him by his mother, Mary A. Hall. For her contributions to the all-out war effort at the American Fireworks Company in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, she received the Army-Navy “E” Certificate — the “E” standing for Excellence in War Production.
After retiring from the Navy, Edmund joined an old friend at Abington Savings Bank, where he served as purchasing manager for many years. He also gave countless hours to his adopted hometown of Abington: supporting the Little League, Youth Basketball, and Pee Wee Hockey programs, serving as Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and becoming Abington’s first Golf Course Commissioner. Through it all, he was a lifelong member of the Abington Knights of Columbus, Chapter 5254.
An avid gardener and golfer, Edmund spent many joyful years golfing with the Happy Warriors at Halifax Country Club. He is remembered as a quiet and candid man, intensely loyal to his family, friends, and country. He will be profoundly missed by those who loved him most, among them his grandson, Andrew Hanson.
Edmund Roger Hall (Sept. 1, 1933 – Jan. 4, 2014) of Bridgewater, formerly of Abington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Through their fraternal service, both supported widows and orphans. Their spirits will continue their watch over this foundation and all its supporters.
Read the companion tribute: Anthony C. “Andy” Cannata
