Jane (Parrish) Hall

Jane (Parrish) Hall, of Florence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was 84. Jane was born May 11, 1937 in Gardner, MA to the late Frank and Harriet (Wilder) Parrish. She attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY where she received a BS in Home Economics. In 1959 she fell in love with and married Philip Hall, a minister. They served churches in Barre, VT and Randolph, VT before settling with their three daughters in Amherst, MA. Jane went on to work in college administration at UMass in Amherst, Smith College in Northampton, and Holyoke Community College. She and Philip retired to Florence, MA in 1995. Jane had deep compassion for those in need and a natural way of making every person she knew feel special. She saw the good in everyone. She loved books, read avidly (especially mysteries) and was a regular patron and volunteer at her local library. Her bright smile and sense of humor warmed all who knew her, especially Philip. Throughout her life she enjoyed summers with her family at Queen Lake in Phillipston, MA where she loved to gather mushrooms and wild blueberries, cook, do crossword puzzles, and play Beacon Hill Rummy with extended family. She delighted in her grandchildren and was actively involved in their lives. Jane is survived by her loving husband and partner of nearly 62 years, Philip Hall of Florence, their daughters; Susan and her husband Jim McGerigle of Haverhill, MA, Rebekah and her partner James Sanchez of West Springfield, MA, and Martha and her husband Brennan Prevatt of Los Angeles, CA as well as her six beloved grandchildren -- Erin, Lindsey, Ian and Corbin Blight, and Simon and Isaac Prevatt -- and many extended family members whom she cherished. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by brothers Harlan, Frank (Taylor) and Thomas (Tom) Parrish. Her burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jane’s memory to: Friends of Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St, Florence, MA 01062 DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME of Northampton has been entrusted with her services. For more information, or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com

Jane (Parrish) Hall

May 11, 1937 - October 31, 2021