FARMINGTON – Ruth N. Hall, 77, of East Wilton, passed away on Nov. 22, after a short stay at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center.

She was born March 17, 1931, in Farmington, the daughter of Joel K. and Beatrice M. (Ferguson) Fletcher. She graduated from Wilton Academy in 1949, where she was a Glee Club member.

She was a homemaker and raised eight children. On Nov. 29, 1976, she married Lyle Hall of East Wilton. He passed in April 1988. She was a member of the Sunshine Society of Wilton and a devoted member of the East Wilton Union Church.

In her life, she enjoyed baking, reading, gardening and won many awards for her fine crocheting, needle work and other crafts. She was known for her frugal nature which her family contributes to her Scottish heritage. A highlight in her late life was when she had the opportunity to travel to Scotland with family members.

Survivors include seven daughters and a son, Bonny B. Trask and husband, Jeff, of North Jay, Susan L. Dolan and husband, Tom, of Topsham, Maxine R. Brown and husband, Dennis, of East Wilton, Hazel Doiron Shorey and husband, Jeff, of North Yarmouth, Deborah J. Dubord and husband, Gary, of Fayette, Carolyn A. Greeley and husband, Steve, of North Jay, John W. Brown and wife, Theresa, of East Wilton and Alvira R. Brown of East Wilton; 15 grandchildren, Danielle, Michelle, Seth, Ian, Nate, Ben, Jesse, Colleen, Joan, Nolan, Jarad, Megan, David, TJ and Luke; 11 great-grandchildren, JC, Chrissy, Olivia, Cary-Rea, Emma, Ally, Emilie, Dayna, Damien, Wyatt and Aidan; two sisters, M. Jean Buchanan of East Wilton and Barbara J. Inman-Linnell and husband, Arthur, of South Portland; five brothers, Fred Hardy and wife, Ruby, of New Sharon, Douglas Fletcher and wife, Irene, of East Wilton, the Rev. James Fletcher and wife, Paula, of Rockport, Mass., William Hardy and wife, Lorna, of Falmouth and California, and Clarence Hardy of Hallowell; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Lyle; infant daughter, Rebecca; grandson, Steven; brother, Gordon; and a son-in-law, Darrell.