Sonia Thomas Hall

(1929 – 2020) On August 30 2020, Sonia peacefully passed in Mystic, Conn with loving sons by her side. Born in Phila, PA on July 28, 1929.

She is preceded by her Mother, Louise Fulmer, a portrait painter and her Father, Paul W. Thomas, a pioneer in aviation. Preceding her are younger sisters Thalia Cohen, Donna Skeen, and former husbands Carter Gardner and Ted Scholnick.

She devoted her energy to her children, grandchildren, extended family, husband, friends, ancestry, community and country. She attended the Univ. of PA. Was always active in civic groups. In Packanack Lake, NJ operated her own Real Estate office for 14 years, appointed Governor of NJ Women’s Council of Realtors, first woman elected to Board of Governors of Packanack Lake, on Board of Directors Planned Parenthood, founder of Wayne Federation of Republican Women, Republican County Committeewoman, President of UNITED GIVERS Plan, Secretary of Yacht Club & active in PLAYERS Theater Group. In Atlanta, GA President of Welcome Wagon, & held positions w/ Council for Art & Atlanta Symphony Allegro Chapter. In Goshen/Litchfield, Conn. Regent to Mary Floyd Tallmadge chapter of DAR, Chair for Social Committee & arts fundraisers, co-hosted a radio program on WPKN, active in garden club. In Mystic, Conn. in Stone Ridge active w/ movies & groups. A participating and contributing Episcopalian.

She had an infectious laugh, spark for life, love for people and made all smile w/ wit. She lived a full & exciting 91 years & was loved by many. Was avid bridge player, walker & swimmer. Loved dancing, music, Broadway shows, dogs, lobster & travelling especially in trains. Strong in spirit after a radical mastectomy, at age 39, she lived cancer free; after formaldehyde exposure, at age 60, she struggled with chemical sensitivities. She passed from dementia.

Surviving are her beloved husband N. Terry Hall of 36 years, her children: Jeffrey T. Gardner of Westerly, RI, David C. Gardner of Silver Spring, MD, and Lisa G. Feibelman of Vienna, VA.; grandchildren Michael, Augie, Todd, Catie, Thomas, Paul and Laura; great grandchild Brooks; nieces and nephews: Jessica, Jonathan, Jacquie, Andy and Ryan. She encouraged good behavior saying: “Did you wash your hands?”, “Go slow and realize your health and now is all you really have.” “Do unto others what you would have done to you.” “Write thank you notes.” “Stand up straight.”