Obituary of Mark R. Hall

Mark R. Hall, 49, of Quaddick Road, Thompson, died Friday July 11, 2008, at home after battling cancer. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Cotnoir) Hall. He was born October 3, 1958 in Putnam, son of Alice (LaPrade) Hall and the late Art "Baby Arthur" Hall. Mark was a heavy equipment operator for I.U.O.E. Local 478. Mark's hobbies included fishing, boating, golfing, playing drums, playing cards, watching the New England Patriots kick butt, riding his Harley Motorcycle. His family was his greatest love, spending time with them; he had a heart of gold, he was loved and will be missed by all his family and friends. He leaves his wife Donna and his mother Alice, his children Mark, Renae, Jennifer and Gary, 5 grandchildren Kiara and Alyssa Rainey, Branden Livingston, Dezirae Hobkins, Raegen (penie wenie) Hall. Brothers Gary and Arthur Hall, and sister Debrah Hall, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Art "Baby Arthur" Hall, son Eric M. Hall and granddaughter Jayda Hall. The funeral will be Monday at 10:15 am from the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Church, 12 Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Calling hours Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of NECT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260 or St. Joseph's Church. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com