William Fales Hall

Bethel Vermont

Bill Hall passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 28, 2026.

Bill was born in Lebanon NH on October 11, 1952 to Peter N and Barbara G. Hall.

He spent his childhood in Woodstock, where he graduated from Woodstock High School as the Valedictorian in 1970. Bill then went on to graduate with honors from UVM in 1974, with a degree in Business Administration.

He worked as an accountant and business consultant, both in private practice as well as for the town of Hartford as the Finance Director, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, and the State of Vermont. He also became a certified Government Finance Officer and eventually became a Board Member for the Government Finance Officers of America. He also was an original co-owner of Pete and Bills in Woodstock.

Bill enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time with his beloved pets and spending time with friends and family.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, his sister Patty Soule and her husband Charlie, his brother Peter G. Hall, and his brother Jerry G. Hall.

He is survived by his husband of 19 yeas David Sambor. His sister Lea Cohen (Daniel) of Lamanon France, his sister Robin Hall of Woodstock VT, his sister in law Sharon Hall also of Woodstock VT, and his sister in law Sandy Dalphond of Grafton NH. His nieces and nephews Rick Parks (Debby), Jennifer Salk (David), Ethan Hall (Linda), Shannon Hall (Britt), Terry Lavasser-Green (David), Tammy Standley (Ron), Christoper Hall, Allen Hall, Peter Hall, David Cohen, Sarah Cohen (Yvan), Ilan Cohen (Marion), Elise Drake (David), and Eric Drake (Monique).

Bill will be sorely missed by all.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held later in July, an announcement will be published at a later date.