William "Dickie" Hall

William “Dickie” Hall, 64, of New Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with lung cancer on the morning of May 21, 2016. Dickie moved back home from Bradenton, Florida earlier this month. Born on August 29, 1951, he was the son of William (Billy) Hall & Ramona Sawyer. Dickie grew up in Round Pond and attended local schools & the University of Maine, Orono. He started playing lead guitar at the age of 14. During his earlier guitar years, many of the bands he played in enjoyed jamming in the family barn on the Back Shore Road in Round Pond. This always attracted many locals as well as other fellow musicians to the door yard. People living in the town would open their doors and windows to listen and enjoy the music flowing from the barn. Dickie loved playing music for people and chatting with them during breaks. He always had kind words to say to, and about, everyone. After moving to Florida over 30 years ago, Dickie continued to play music locally. He was an accomplished guitarist and member of local bands such as The Royal Shaft and Ellsworth & Co., playing at various venues throughout Sarasota and Bradenton. Dickie joined Griffith-Cline Funeral Home in Bradenton, FL in 2003 as a Funeral Associate, Courier, and Building & Grounds Supervisor. He became like family to the staff he worked with over the course of the last 13 years. He was predeceased by his father Billy Hall; step-father Kenneth Sawyer; and half sister Karen Meyers. He is survived by his mother Ramona Sawyer of New Harbor; sister Cyndy Sheppard; nieces Sarah and Jessica Sheppard of Florida; sister Pammy Hall-Gaeth and husband Rick of Wiscasset; nephew Alex Gaeth; great-niece Sydney Gaeth of Rockport; niece Brittany Carter and husband Chris; great-niece Emily Carter of Nobleboro; niece Jessica Meyers and husband Ryan Cilbrith; great-niece Alanna Cilbrith; and great-nephew Brayden Cilbrith of New Hampshire. Dickie will be sadly missed by all that he touched and will forever be cherished for all the fond memories he left in everyone's heart. LOCAL SERVICES: A memorial service will be held locally to honor and remember our dear friend on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, 720 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205. OUT OF STATE SERVICES: A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta, ME. A celebration of Dickie's life will take place immediately following at Pammy & Rick's cottage on Damariscotta Lake (40 Fondy Road in Nobleboro, approximately 3 miles before Kieve). There will be a tent set up, and weather permitting, a musical tribute to Dickie will be held during this time. Please bring your musical talent and chairs with you. Food will be provided. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME. Condolences and messages for the family may be expressed at www.StrongHancock.com