Beryl Delight Hall

Beryl “Honey – B” Delight Hall, 74, of Woodstock Maine, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Hospice of Citrus County in Inverness, Florida. She was born in Woodstock, Maine on May 14, 1938, the priceless Mother’s Day gift to her mom and dad, Hope Maybell and Bernal Thurlow.

Beryl was a beautiful, intelligent, generous, loving and kind woman who lived her life putting others first. She touched many hearts, and left behind fond memories to be cherished forever. Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend we love and miss you infinitely. You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

Beryl was a faithful member of the Woodstock Seventh Day Adventist Church and attended the church school next door on Perkins Valley Road. Her generous spirit gravitated towards animals of all kinds. She shared a special bond with horses and especially loved horseback riding. One of her favorite memories was riding her horse to school. When Beryl was 11, she was overjoyed to have found a companion to travel along with her. She had made a fast and strong friendship with Kenny Gloor, a courageous 8 year old boy, who had moved from California to live with the Thurlows. The pair would leave their horses, Chummy and Pal, at Uncle Arthur’s farm and then walk the half mile distance to school. These adventures were often lovingly shared at story times, held by Grandma and attended by many precious little listeners, throughout the years.

Beryl was a great swimmer and spent many days on the water at the family camp on Concord Pond, in the warm ocean waters of South Florida and Hawaii, and at her sister Ginny’s indoor swimming pool. She loved her homes and is one of very few people who have set up residences in Maine, Alaska and Florida. Countless hours were spent working diligently on home renovations and decorating, ensuring that each and every guest would be happy and comfortable. Every room in her house showed her love of life, family, and friendships. There was always a place for any weary traveler at Wendall and Beryl’s house. No soul was ever turned away from a warm bed and a hot meal.

At age 17, Beryl met the love of her life, Wendall. An unusually warm Saturday night at the fairgrounds in South Paris, Main set the stage for great adventures. Shortly after this chance meeting, she went on to attend South Lancaster Academy in Massachusetts, with the class of 1956. Absence sharpened the love of these teenagers. Eventually Wendall brought Beryl back home to Maine where they began building a life together in the presence of their remarkable families.

After being married on July 7^th 1957, Beryl and Wendall were seldom separated and even worked together at B.C. Cole Shoe Shop in Norway, Maine. They cheerfully brought home $38 a week and dreamed of a better life. Feeling particularly energetic one fine spring day, Wendall surprised his beautiful new bride with a gorgeous baby blue Ford Fairlane. This exciting present set the stage for many more fine spring days and outstanding gifts.

In 1969, Beryl’s love of the outdoors, interest in properties, and keen eye for real estate was put to meaningful work by co-founding Hall and Hall Reality along with her mother-in-law, Vivian Hall. A few years later, in hopes of keeping their business thriving during winter months, Beryl and Vivian enrolled in income tax preparation classes. Out of this endeavor, the first H&R Block franchise in Maine was opened by this hard working pair. Even after moving to Alaska in 1974, Beryl continued her career in the real estate business while continuing to be an ever supportive wife, mother, and grandmother.

Beryl is survived by her husband of 55 years, Wendall Walter Hall, and her three daughters Vikki Darline Holmes along with husband Barry Lynn Holmes, Denise Delight Hall, and Billie Jo Lawton all of Western Maine. Her eight grandchildren, Amanda Lynn Walker, Dustin John Wendall Holmes, Matthew Kevin Hall, Miranda Hope Vivian Lawton, Christian Micah Ivan Lawton, Clinton Micah Ivan Lawton, Miriah Rose Darling Lawton, and Joel Josiah McKinley Lawton-Tardiff, were number one in her life. A precious great grandson Blake Hunter Holmes will soon be born to Dustin and Samantha Lee Holmes in Beryl’s favorite month of May. A true gift from the heavens that Beryl would have cherished more than words can express.

Beryl was the much adored baby in a family of six children and is survived by her sister Virginia “Ginny” Mason of Woodstock Maine. She was predeceased by her parents Hope Maybell and Bernal Thurlow, Sr., her brothers Bernal “Bud” Thurlow, Jr., and Carroll “Cal” Thurlow and sisters Dorothy “Dot” Davis and Marrigold “Goldie” Mason.. The time and exact location will be announced at a later date. In memory of Beryl, the family requests that donations be made for her memorial , Beryl Hall Memorial Fund, c/o Wendall Hall, 64 Blackbrook Road, Bryant Pond, Maine 04219