Jacqueline Hall

Jackie Hall of Hopkinton passed away Nov. 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89. Born in Endicott, New York, Jackie was the second child of Joseph and Jean Purcell. She attended the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where she earned a B.S. in business and met the love of her life, Howard Hall Sr. Jackie and Howard shared 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2013. After graduating college, they settled in Chelmsford, where they raised their family and built a warm and welcoming home for more than 54 years.

Jackie brought her energy, sharp wit and drive to everything she touched — whether in her work as a professional technical recruiter, on family trips, while entertaining friends or through her passion for decorating, cooking and shopping.

After finally retiring at age 87, Jackie embraced new hobbies and delighted in her role as “Mimi,” as she was known by her grandchildren. She was extremely generous to all — family, friends and neighbors. All benefited from her homemade baked treats and her joyful enthusiasm for Christmas, her favorite holiday.

Jackie’s quick wit and sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone she met, including the doctors and nurses who cared for her in her final days. Just before Thanksgiving, she returned to the comfort of her Hopkinton home, where she was lovingly cared for by her family.

Jackie is survived by her daughter Karen Curry and husband Rand, her son, Howard Hall Jr. and wife Karen, and her grandchildren, Nicholas Curry and wife Lynette, Katelyn Curry and fiancé Conor Murphy, Alexander Hall and Aidan Hall, as well as her brother, Joe Purcell and wife Gen.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dawn Weilandt and Bill Grant for their kindness, compassion and dedication to Jackie over the past several years.

Though not a familiar pace for you in life, Mimi, may you now rest in peace.

A private memorial was to be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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