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• Obituary: 15 Jan 1998, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; Providence Journal

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Obituary:
RHODA CHRISTINE HALL

Newport -- RHODA CHRISTINE HALL, 89, of 111 Harrison Ave., a sailing veteran of the races from Newport to Bermuda, and a pianst, died Tuesday at home. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Hall.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a daughter of the late Simon C. and Christine (Bendiksen) Halvorsen, she lived in Newport since 1986, previously living in Brooklyn, N.Y., and South Carolina.

Despite a handicap from polio, Mrs. Hall was an accomlished sailor, having participated with her husband and family in 10 Newport to Bermuda races.

An accomplished pianist, she played at Veterans hospitals and area nursing homes. She was a member of the United Congregational Church, Middletown.

Mrs. Hall was a graduate of Adlphi College.

She leaves three sons, Eric R.D. Hall of Bristol, Edward C. Hall of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and Benjamin Staples Hall of Tiveton; and six grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Norman and Frederick Halvorsen, Martha Rehberger and Irma MacFarlane.

A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced.

Rhoda married Robert Leicester Hall on 18 Jan 1939 in New York, New York County, New York. Robert (son of Bicknell H. Hall and Estella Beatrice Lane) was born on 22 Aug 1905 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Feb 1991 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]