BELFAST — James Leslie Hall, age 77, of Belfast, Maine passed away on December 8, 2023.

James was born in Belfast to Lois Chaples Hall and Leslie Hall on March 17, 1946. He graduated from Belfast in 1964 and then went on to school in Presque Isle for two years for carpentry and blueprints. He then enlisted in the Army and served in Italy for three years.

He worked as a carpenter his whole life and was known as the pool man. He enjoyed spending time with his family and seeing his grandchildren. He looked forward to camping and fishing with the street rod gang.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Yvonne Hall of Belfast; daughter Lisa Bowen and husband Chris of Arizona, daughter Kristi Lewis and husband Dave of Swanville; his granddaughter Nicole Lewis of Swanville; grandson Grant Bowen of Arizona, grandson Luke Bowen of Arizona and great-granddaughter Zaylie Cushman of Swanville; nephew Scott Bowen and wife Terry of Belfast, and Troy Bowen of Colorado.

He was predeceased by his parents, Lois and Leslie Hall of Belfast; and sister Mary Bowen and husband Jack of Nebraska.

A gathering for sharing memories will be held on Saturday, December 16, at 1 p.m., at Kristi and Dave’s home in Swanville. If directions are needed please reach out to the family. 

Memories and condolences may be shared at ripostafh.com.