Vernon "Herb" Watt Hall

Passed away peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Hall (nee-Graham) and the late Muriel Mahood. Cherished father of Deborah Haryett (James), Judith Hall and James Hall (Linda). Proud grandfather of Keefe Haryett, Courtnee (Erick) Martinez, Brittnee (Duane) Dunn, Jason (Mary-Beth) Hall and great-granddaughter Maddison. Dear brother of Ruth Robertson, the late Bud Hall and the late Marilyn McDowell-Hall. Herb will be remembered for his involvement as a prominent businessman in the City of Peterborough including Regent Pylwood, Peterborough Lumber, Beaver Lumber, Hall Oil Company, Hall Carriers, C&T Tool and Peterborough Warehousing.

Herb will also be remembered for his community involvement, including his participation in the Peterborough Rotary Club, Peterborough Sales and Advertisement Club, Board of Managers of Peterborough Civic Hospital, Peterborough and District Planning Council, Steering Committee of the Peterborough District Hospital Planning Council, Kawartha, Haliburton, PineRidge Health Council, St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Crime Stoppers, United Way of Peterborough and District, Chamber of Commerce, City of Peterborough Eastern Ontario Development Corporation, Greater Peterborough Economic Development Council, Lumber and Building Materials Association in Ontario, James Dunlop Masonic Lodges and the Kawartha Shrine Club. Herb had a love of life and traveled the world extensively more times than not, on a boat. Herb was often heard saying that he lived in the greatest country in the world and that Peterborough was one of the best places to live. Herb thought he was one of the luckiest people in the world and those that knew and loved Herb will say that they were lucky to have had Herb in their lives. A Celebration of Herb’s life will be held on Friday, September 7th, 2012 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club, 1030 Armour Road. Memorial Donations may be made to Five Counties Children’s Centre, Kawartha Shrine Club or P.R.H.C. Foundation (Hall Family). Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com