Whitman – Robert D. “Bob” Hall 78, a long time resident of Whitman, died peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Saturday January 29. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Marilou (Mills) Hall.
Born and raised in Boston he was the son of the late Roy T. and Arliene (Dickinson) Hall and a graduate of Boston High Class of 1950.
He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force having served from 1952-1956.
Bob had been a resident of Whitman for over 50 years and was a familiar face at many local events. He had worked for the Whitman School Department for over 30 years and was a favorite among the school children. Bob will be fondly remembered for his many appearances as a clown and as “Santa.”
He was a long time active member of the Puritan Masonic Lodge, and the Aleppo Shrine Clown Unit, where he volunteered countless hours as a clown for the Shriners’ many charitable events.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Hanson.
In addition to his loving wife, Marilou, he is survived by his sisters-in-law Paula Pelissier and her husband Arthur of Hanover, and Margaret Hall of Randolph, and his brother-in-law Jamie Mills, of Hanover. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families, as well as devoted cousins, and countless friends. He leaves behind, and will be dearly missed, by Andrew and Jamie Pelissier both of Hanover to whom he was a “special pal” and a great supporter. He was the brother of the late Richard Eary and Thomas Hall.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visiting hours on Monday January 31 from 4-8 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, with a Masonic Service to be held at 7 PM. His memorial service will be held Tuesday February 1 at 11 AM in the First Congregational Church of Hanson, 639 High Street, Hanson, MA 02341. Donations in his name may be made to First Congregational Church of Hanson-Upper Room Fund or to the Shriners’ Burn Institute, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114 or to the charity of one’s choice.