BEREAVEMENT NOTICE
We are sad to inform you of the death on Shabbat morning of our cherished member, Hasse Halley, beloved wife of Steve, dear mother of Craig, Adam, David, Elizabeth and Ben-Israel, and grandma of Aharon, Golan, Boaz, Eitan, Sadie, Temima, Eliana, Ezra, Moshe, Levi and Reno. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the Halley family on their grievous loss.
A private family funeral will be held on Monday. The family will sit shiv’a from Monday through Thursday at the Halley residence, 19 Church Street Extension in Woodstock. Friends are welcome to pay their respects each day beginning at 4:00 p.m. A shiv’a minyan service will be held each evening at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a public memorial ceremony next Sunday, October 9th, at 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Woodstock Union High School on Route 4 in West Woodstock.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to honor Hasse’s memory is invited to make a donation to either the Life and Hope Organization (www.lifeandhopeangkor.org) or The Hasse K. Halley Memorial Scholarship at the Woodstock Union High School (100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT 05091).
Yehi zikhrona barukh. May the memory of Hasse Halley be blessed—and may it be a source of enduring blessing to all who knew and loved her.
Julia Carlisle
Woodstock Early Bird 
Posted by Henia Lewin on October 2, 2011 at 17:37
May you be comforted with all the mourners of Zion.
Henny Lewin
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Posted by Annie on October 3, 2011 at 09:57
I am shocked, saddened and so so sorry to learn of this news.
What a terrible loss, to Hasse’s beloved family, her community, her many, many students. Wherever Hasse lived she was a mover and a do-er. Always opening her house and making you feel welcome. She had so much to give …. to so many.
I have so, so many fond memories of the Halley’s time here in Burlington.
I just can’t believe it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Halley family, with Steve, Craig, Adam, Liza, Ben and all of the grandchildren and extended family. What a great loss.
Annie Voldman
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Posted by Rivka Paley on October 3, 2011 at 12:19
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Hasse. She was my principle at the ASDS Jewish day school. I liked her and admired her energy and caring.
Rivka
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Posted by Laurie Parker on October 3, 2011 at 13:13
It’s a terrible shock to hear this sad news about Hasse. She was a force of nature, a mover and a shaker wherever she lived. I remember from our years in Burlington Hasse’s warm welcoming wisdom. This is a tremendous loss for her family as well as community.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers,
Laurie, Steve, & John Parker, Elaine, BJ, & Baby Eitan Elias
Temecula, Ca.
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Posted by David Osgood on October 4, 2011 at 07:35
Dear Steve,
Carla and I were so saddened to hear of Hasse’s passing. She was indeed “A Fource of Nature” as so many have said.
We still remember how her spirit and all of your families love touched Carla, Adam and I when we were with you all on Shabbat so many years ago. I also remember those years in group together and the special connections we shared as we opened our hearts to one another.
We hold all of you in our hearts…….
In sadness and love,
Carla and David Osgood
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Posted by Jean Anderson on October 4, 2011 at 09:19
Dear Steve,
I am feeling so sad today after just learning of Hasse’s accident. I have fond memories of Hasse, you and your children as our fun-loving and hard working neighbors many years ago in Jericho. May all the good years you shared with Hasse bring you comfort going forward. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry. Sincerely, Jean Anderson
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Posted by blissworker on October 4, 2011 at 10:28
I am shocked to hear of this news. I remember Hasse as being my English teacher 30 years ago at Essex Junction High School and I have had the opportunity across time to remain in touch with her through our consignnent clothing business in Essex Jct – where she has been a consignor for 30+ years. I have followed her travels, her amazing life of giving, and she will remain a powerful woman in my mind forever, one I will never forget. The planet has lost a tremendous soul. Sending out blessings.
Tracy Miller Brown
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Posted by Bev & Jim Lewis on October 4, 2011 at 17:25
Steve and all your family – there is not enough space to tell you the memories that I will always have of Hasse. She was one “GREAT LADY” that told it like it was and I will always remember her birthday tap dancing!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Love,
Bev & Jim
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Posted by Karla on October 4, 2011 at 22:46
Steve, Sometimes words come easily and I can express exactly what is in my heart. Sometimes I cannot. When I can’t, it frustrates me and I often hide away in my shame, saying nothing, but I have realized that it is better to simply admit to you that I don’t know the words to give to you, but want you to know that I am deeply saddened at the loss of your dear wife and mother to your children. I am sending prayers and many thoughts for all of you.
Love,
Karla
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