Harold Dean "Hal" Short, 82, of The Villages, Florida passed away May 17, 2014 at The Villages Regional Hospital in Florida. Hal is survived by his wife of 59 and a half years, Virginia (Mellen) Short, He was born in Danville, Illinois to William and Stella (Mathews) Short.
Hal served his country in the United States Navy. He was a retired electrical engineer. Hal moved to The Villages from North Providence, R.I. in 2003. He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast and lived his life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathleen M. Christie of The Villages, FL; Karen J. Stotka, and her husband Mark of North Smithfield, R.I. as well as his in laws, many nieces, nephews and extended family in Rhode Island.
The funeral was held in Florida. Burial was in the Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.