Obituary of Harold Halliday

HAROLD “HAL” E. HALLIDAY, 71, passed away May 2, 2011 in Belfast. He was born in Wilton, Maine on October 23, 1939, the son of Harold and Virginia (Merchant) Halliday. He graduated from Skowhegan High School and the University of Maine. He taught physical education at Hampden Academy and Weatherbee School, Wilton Academy, and Mt. Everett in Sheffield, Massachusetts. For the last 30 years until his retirement, he was a coach and Phys. Ed. teacher at Belfast Area High School. He loved going on field trips to France with the kids and always enjoyed a good debate. He also liked his white water canoeing trips. He was predeceased by his parents and an infant daughter, Darci Ann. Hal is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally P. Halliday of Belfast; his children, Shari Seger and her husband Charles of Waldo, Harold Scott Halliday and his wife Amy of New Mexico, Heather Halliday of Bar Harbor, and Jill Halliday of Georgia; his siblings, Pat Daniels of Skowhegan and Terry Halliday of Norridgewock; nine grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends may call at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast on Friday, May 6th from 4-6 p.m. A celebration of Hal’s life will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Belfast Area High School gymnasium. Those who wish may make donations to BelfastOn-line condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.