GLENS FALLS – Marvin C. Hall, 89, of Fifth Street, passed away, on Monday, April 1, 2013, at the Stanton Healthcare Facility in the town of Queensbury.
Born on October 30, 1923, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clarence and Rita (Crippen) Hall.
Marvin was a 1941 graduate of Glens Falls High School.
From June of 1942 through November of 1945, he served with the United States Army, during World War II.
On February 5, 1953, he married Ruth E. Duell in Connecticut.
Marvin worked for 38 years for Niagara Mohawk, now known as National Grid where he was a chief maintenance mechanic. After retirement he was a member of their 25 year club.
He was a member of Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, gardening and bird watching.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Wilma “Billyann” Granger.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth E. (Duell) Hall of Glens Falls; four children, William Hall and his wife, Sharon of Glens Falls, Sharon Hogue and her husband, Michael of Ellicott City, MD, Valerie Healt and her husband, David of Queensbury and Terry Bell and her husband, Thomas of Queensbury; five grandchildren, Kimberley Somelofske, Debbie Hall, William Hall, Amy Towers and Michael Hall; five great grandchildren, Brittany Ann Somelofske, Alex Hall, Billy Hall, Nolan Towers and Jason Hall; one sister, Vera Lacko of Glens Falls; several aunts, nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours scheduled.
Interment with military honors will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery on Duell Rd in the town of Stillwater.
Memorial Services will follow the Interment at 12:30 on Friday, at Christ Church United Methodist on 54 Bay Street in Glens Falls with the Rev. Philip Richards, pastor, officiating. A luncheon will follow the memorial services at the church.
Marvin’s family would like to thank the staff and nurses at the Stanton Nursing Home, South Wing, for the all excellent care given to Marvin.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY 12205, the American Cancer Society, 959 State Rte 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804 or Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.com.
