Gertrude "Loraine" Hall
January 31, 1932 ~ October 1, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis J. Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating and American Legion Auxiliary #221 prayers will follow.
Gertrude “Loraine” Hall, 77, of Bushwood, MD died October 1, 2009 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born January 31, 1932 she was the daughter of the late George Albert and Anne Gertrude Lacey. She was the loving wife of the late John William Hall, Jr. whom she married on December 28, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD and who preceded her in death on February 1, 2002. She is survived by her children; John W. Hall III and his wife Debbie of Bushwood, MD, Charles H. Hall of Reston, VA, Dale A. Hall and his wife Patty of Hollywood, MD, Sandra M. Beall and her husband George E. Beall, Jr. of Avenue, MD, Beverly A. Gardiner and her husband Eddie of Chaptico, MD and Glady M. Hall of Bushwood, MD, her daughter-in-law Brenda Hall of Colton’s Point, MD, her 22 grandchildren; Jane Alvey, Josh Hall, Justin Hall, Jesse Hall, Charles Hall, Jr., Nathen Hall, Jonathan Hall, DJ Hall, Jessica Hall, Heather Hall, David Brooks, Sherrie M. Hall, Laura J. Wright, Robert Hall, Frankie Hall, Ryan Barbara, Sara Barker, Margaret Oliver, George E. Beall III, Dawn R. Delligatti, Paul Gardiner and Josh Fleming as well as 11 great-grandchildren; Jennifer Alvey, Jessica Alvey, Lilian Hall, Jonathan Hall, Hunter Wright, Evan Hall, Ava Hall, Reagan Barker, Skylar Barker, Ashby Oliver, Erica Oliver, David Brooks and Dillon Brooks. She is also survived by her siblings; Mary Helen Seymore, J. Steven Lacey and his wife Louise, Jim Ed Lacey and Frankie Lacey and his wife Barbara J. She was preceded in death by her son R. Kenny “Boots” Hall and her siblings; Joe Lacey (Mildred), Elizabeth “Puddin” Huseman (Ross), George Elbert “Dink” Lacey (Phillis), Eleanor "Nootsie" Russell and the late James L. Russell, Thomas L. Lacey (Lorraine), William Lacey (Barbara) and Robert V. “Bobby” Lacey. Loraine was a graduate of Margaret Brent High School “Class of 1951” and was employed as a Nursing-Transport Technician for St. Mary’s Hospital for 35 years, retiring in December 1993. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary #221, Avenue, MD and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her hobbies were saying the rosary, playing cards and spending time with her family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM with ALA prayers to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 5, 2009 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD at 10:30 AM with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Josh Hall, Justin Hall, Nathen Hall, DJ Hall, Robert Hall and George Earl Beall III. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons Jesse Hall, Jonathan Hall, Josh Fleming and David Brooks. Contributions may be left to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Loraine’s family: We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet and caring person. God has another angel to look down on all of you and guide you. Take care of each other. She will be in my prayers. I will miss seeing her at the nursing center. Take care.”
“Our love and prayers to each member of the family and to Aunt Loraine’s close friends. She was the sweetest lady in the world and we will miss her so much. “
“It is so hard for me to grasp that Grandma Hall is really gone. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was sitting in her livingroom with Sara, Margaret, and Puggy talking to her about how wonderful the weather was and how wonderful she looked. I will always remember her amazing hugs, kisses, and conversations we had together. I will always remember her as the shining light on a cloudy day. I miss her gratly and hope she is in a better place. “
“Dawn, your grandma took care of me when Laura was born. It was almost as good as having my own mother there. “
“Glady we are so sorry about your loss. I know how you feel . Your prayers are with us and she was a wonderful lady. Love Joe, Sara & Joey”
“The 7th District has lost another great lady. We so enjoyed our visit with Miss Loraine at the Nursing center. She always had a cheerful smile and positive outlook. Our thoughts and prayers all with all her family. Let the obvious love that she had for each of you bring you comfort. I believe that even though a loved one may leave us, their love never does. “
” Our class from Sacred Heart School(’47) have lost another sweet classmate. Loraine has always been so sweet to me. I feel as if I have lost a sister. I give my love to her children, grandchildren and her siblings. “
“My condolences to the entire Hall Family. “
“Beverly, SO sorry to hear of your moms passing.Like they said 7th District has lost another great person you and your sister always talked about your mom in such a great way. I don’t think I ever met her but I might have and just don’t remeber, but you and your sister I knew and both of you have very kind hearts and are two great people so I know she had to be a wonderful person since she had such wonderful girls. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories going cause know body can take them and stay close to each other it will get you through the tough times. May she rest in peace and God bless you all.”
“To my family at home I wish I could be there for our loss. Aunt Loriane was a very speical lady we had many great day’s here. She is reunited with mom {puddin} I know they are at Jesus feet listen to the word of God. Theresa and My prayers are with you , Love Jeffery and Theresa Huseman ,RIDGEVILLE SC”
“Glady and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I never met her, but knowing Glady all these years I know she was a great lady to have such a great daughter! I will keep you in my prayers. Glady, If you need anything – call me! Jill “
“Aunt Loraine was such a sweet and fun-loving lady. I have so many fond memories of opening that sliding glass door and seeing her sitting at the kitchen table with a set of rosary beads in one hand and a deck of cards in the other. May your family take comfort in knowing that Heaven’s newest angel is surely seated at God’s table now with her beloved brothers and sisters. We Love You Aunt Loraine, give Grandma a hug from me.”
“Glady,we are very sorry for your loss and want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Always remember the good times with your mom and that will help you get through the bad times. Just think Loraine can play BINGO and CARDS everyday now.”
“I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened by your loss. My sincere thoughts and prayers to the whole Hall & Beall family.”
“The Hall family is in my prayers. Loraine was a very caring person. I know you will miss her but now you have an angel to watch over you.”
“To the entire Hall family my thoughts and prayers our with you. “
“Beverly, It was as if we never missed a beat wasn’t it? I am so sorry you have lost your mom. I know how special she is and was to you and your family. All of you stood vigil at the hospital and showed all of us what being a family really meant. Thank you for letting me share moments with you and your mom. There have been so many times you and your family have remained in my thoughts at the end of the day. I thought of your incredible strength mostly. Your mom taught you well. Love you.. my prayers are with all of you. “
“Our sincere condolences, You guys did a great job taking care of her and making sure she got what she needed, please know you are in our prayers.”
“So sorry about Aunt Loraine. Sending love to her kids and everyone that loved her.”
“Loraine and I worked together for many years at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was always willing to help,and do it with a smile. My sincere sympathies to her family.”
“Our condolences to all the family of Loraine…you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“SO SORRY IN THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.”
“We are so sorry to hear of the loss of you Mom. What a wonderful lady she was. She will be remembered fondly in our hearts. “
“Loraine’s family: Our love, Prayers and Thoughts are with you all at this most diffcult time. The pain of loosing your Mother is a deep one. Stay close to each other and keep her memories close to your heart. God Bless you all.”
“”So sorry to hear of Loraine’s passing my sympathy to the family.””
“Bev and family: Thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are coming your way at this difficult time. “
” Sandy, Beverly & Glady & Family~ We would like to extend our deepest condolences. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories of your mom. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. “
“I am sorry for the loss of Loraine. I have heard good things about your mother. Wishing your family Gods peace. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember Loraine when I worked in the emergency room at the hospital after graduating. She always met you with a smile and her wonderful personality…made it a joy to come to work every day. May God Bless “
“J.W., Glady & Family, Your Mom is at peace now and has joined family members in Heaven. She was quite a lady and loved by many. So sorry we didn’t come to prayers but we were out of town attending a wedding over the week-end. Hope you know we would have been there with you had that not been the case. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To all the family, Lorraine was a wonderful woman. When I had my first child she stayed with me and helped me.. I will never forget her care and love. She made it a little easier for me and my then husband. I will never forget her. God bless her and your family. I know she will be missed greatly.. Janet (Burch) Deniston Mechanicsville, Md”
“To the Hall Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Steve & Louise Lacey: So sorry to hear of Steve’s sister’s death. Sorry we no longer live in St. Mary’s County to offer our condolences in person, but you will be in our prayers. May God bless the Lacey and Hall families. Love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“To the Hall family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.”
“To the entire Hall family. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful angel God has now. May God bless you all during this most difficult time.”