Walter C. Hall

KENT — Walter C. Hall, 86, of Kent, passed away May 13, 2023, at Geer Village in North Canaan. He was the loving husband of the late Carol OBrien Hall.

Walter was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Torrington, the son of the late Donald and Mildred (Edwards) Hall. Walter graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School with the class of 1954. After graduation he attended Henry Abbott Technical School in Danbury. Upon completing technical school, Walter married Carol on May 19, 1956. He was a carpenter, who early in his career worked with Joe Gawel construction in Kent; then partnered with John Grusauski; and eventually became an independent and self-employed carpenter.

He is survived by sons, Donald Hall and Sue Sherman of Torrington; Richard and Nicolette Hall of Enfield; Stephen and Cheryl Hall of Tennessee and daughter Katherine (Hall) and Nathan Totten of Kent; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Walter was preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Ann Hall, sisters Eleanor Davis and Donna Hall, daughters-in-law Diane Hall, Linda Hall and great grandson Sylvan R. Hall.

A private grave site service will be held at Good Hill cemetery in Kent, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent Volunteer Fire Dept. The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

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