1932 – 2015

AUBURN — James Frederick “Fred” Hale, born June 27, 1932, died Friday, June 26. He was 82 years, 11 months, 30 days and 23 hours old.

Fred leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Marie; his four children, James and his wife, Cathryn, of Georgia, Joanne of Portland, Sarah and her partner, David, of California, and Ryan and her husband, Bennett, of Maryland; his siblings, Maryanne and her husband, Jack, of Belfast, Byron of Bangor, and Linda of Belgrade Lakes; a granddaughter, Holly of Georgia; his cousin, Evelyn and husband, Gerry, of Warren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, James Elliott; his stepmother, Barbara; his mother, Evelyn Bryant; his sister, Lois Tribble; and brother, James Elliott Hale.

For a complete obituary, to sign Fred’s guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family, please visit www.advantageportland.com.