Brinley M. Hall Jr.

FT. MYERS BEACH, FL- Brinley M. Hall Jr, 82, passed away at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, MA on February 2, 2023, after a long battle with various ailments.

Brinley was born in Boston, MA on June 19, 1940 to Brinley and Elizabeth (Jaques) and grew up as the oldest of four children in Beverly Farms, MA. He graduated from St. Mark's School in Southborough, MA and attended the University of Pennsylvania.  A stint in the Marine Corps Reserves followed before starting his own family.  

He married Ann Eichelberger in 1963 and raised three children, Morgan, Tuck and Wendy in Hamilton, MA before moving to Southborough, MA. His primary work was as an educational administrator for various schools in Massachusetts.

An avid Boston sports fan, he was fortunate to enjoy with friends and family many successes by the teams - especially reversing the curse in 2004. This joy for athletics carried into many years coaching youth sports. 

He enjoyed retirement in Blue Hill, Maine and Fort Myers Beach, Florida. He continued his love for cooking and gardening while volunteering his time and talents with various organizations such as Brantwood Camp in Peterborough, NH, The Deck House School in North Edgecomb, ME and Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, FL. He also was an active member of both St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill, ME and St. Raphael's Episcopal Church of Fort Myers Beach, FL. 

He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Ann “Rooney” Hall of Blue Hill, ME; children, Morgan of Petersham, MA, and his three children, Brynna of Middle Grove, NY, Kyler of Bozeman, MT, Boyd of San Antonio, TX; Tuck of St. John, USVI; and Wendy (Bryan) Speth and their two children, Colby and Dawson, all of Hailey, ID. Brinley also leaves his siblings, Dolly (Skip (d)) Howard of Naples, FL; Denny (Lynn) of Manchester, MA and Bobby (Meg) of Annisquam, MA; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th

3:00: Memorial Service @ St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church - Blue Hill, ME

4:00-6:00: Reception @ The Blue Hill Country Club - Blue Hill, ME

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

3:00-6:00: Reception/Celebration of Life @ The Essex County Club - Manchester, MA

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, 11145 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34113 or  Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. or  Brantwood Camp. PO box  3350  Peterborough NH 03458

Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, MA is assisting the family.

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