Clyde H. Hall Sr.

January 4, 2022

Clyde H. Hall Sr., of Willington, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, on January 4th, 2022. He was born in Willimantic, CT, on December 18th, 1941, to Gardiner H. and Freda Woodworth Hall. Clyde attended Hall Memorial School, South Willington; Manlius Military Academy, Manlius, NY; the University of Connecticut School of Agriculture, Storrs; and received his Master of Science from Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic. While at UConn he served in the R.O.T.C and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, where he formed lifelong friendships. He was a dedicated teacher at Mansfield Middle School for over 30 years. He also founded a successful property venture, Hall Real Estate. At age 16, he became a proud member of the South Willington Forest Fire Department. He later made history as the first paid E.M.T. at South Willington Fire Department No. 1. He ultimately transitioned to a lifetime of service at the Willington Hill Fire Department (No. 2) where he held the positions of E.M.T., Lieutenant, and Drill Master. He was a 50 year member of the Hall Foundation Inc., where he cherished the privilege to actively serve his community. He was a 50 year member of the Uriel Lodge 24, AF and AM, of Merrow, CT. He was a devout member of the Federated Church of Willington, and later the Storrs Rd. Church of Christ, Mansfield. Clyde was predeceased by both parents, his older brother Gregory, and his son, Clyde H. Hall Jr. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, “West Virginia sweetheart” Jean Butler Hall; sons John and wife Victoria, of Mansfield, and Bill, of Willington; grandson Tyler, also of Willington; brother Gerald, of Stafford Springs; twin sisters Alice H. Cassells, of Willington, and Frances Jenner, of Brighton, MA, and sister Freda (Sugar) Ruel of Mattapoisett, MA. Clyde had a special gift of forming genuine, deep bonds with people from all walks of life. He was the first to offer a helping hand, and a loyal friend to many. Services for both Jean Butler Hall and Clyde H. Hall Sr. will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at The Federated Church of South Willington, 132 River Rd., Willington, CT followed by graveside services at the Willington Hill Cemetery, immediately afterward. All are welcome. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT has care of the arrangements. To leave a message of sympathy for the family, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com