Hilda (Pearce) Halstead, 87, of Westport died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was wife of the late William H. Halstead. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Pardon F. and Annie (Cabral) Pearce, she had lived in Westport for most of her life. Mrs. Halstead enjoyed crocheting, knitting and gardening, but most of all she loved her family.
Survivors include 2 sons: Walter E. Halstead of Athens, TN and William A. Halstead of Fall River; a brother: Walter E. Pearce of Westport; a sister: Gladys M. Costa of Westport; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Pardon F. Pearce.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday 9:30 – 11 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.