Francis M. Hall

Francis M. Hall, age 84, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Born in Wilmington, DE on March 14, 1934, he was a son of the late Dennis B. and Josephine Hall.  William dedicated his career as a tile setter with Art Flooring Company.

Francis was an avid sports fan and you could always find him cheering on his beloved Phillies and Eagles.

In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Valerie A. Hall; son, William T. Lawler; and siblings, Mildred, Arthur, Irvin and James.  He is survived by his children, Dennis V. Hall (Virginia) of Port Deposit, MD; Allan Hall (Kim) of Clearwater, FL, Joseph V. Lawler (Etsuko) of Middleburg, FL, Thomas J. Lawler (Sue) of Belvidere, IL and David F. Lawler of New Castle; grandchildren, Tara (Clay), Jennifer and Nathan; and great grandchildren, Mackenzi, Brianna and Mason.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Monday, June 11, 2018 in the Chapel at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am.  Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Francis’ name to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, #205, New Castle, DE 19720.