May 8, 1941 – August 15, 2026
Muriel Ann Hall, a lifelong resident of Reading, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Muriel was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Johnena and Charles Matthews. She grew up in Reading and graduated from Reading High School with the Class of 1959.
Muriel was loved by all who knew her. Kind, caring, hardworking, and completely devoted to her family, she spent her life putting those she loved before herself. She often worked multiple jobs to support her children and provide for her family. Over the years, Muriel worked in the food service industry, including Nordberg’s Catering, Reading Public Schools, and Sunrise Senior Living.
More than anything, Muriel loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a constant and loving presence in their lives. If someone she loved had an event, Muriel was there. She rarely missed a track meet, soccer, hockey, field hockey, softball, baseball, football game, cheerleading competition, band performance, or any other opportunity to support her family. Her children and grandchildren always knew they could look into the stands and find Muriel there, cheering them on.
Muriel’s greatest joy was her family, and the love she gave them will remain her greatest legacy. She will be remembered for her strength, generosity, devotion, and the countless ways – both big and small – that she showed her love. Her family was her world, and to her family, she was the heart of theirs.
Muriel was the loving sister of Margo Richards of Wilmington and the late Daniel Matthews and Charles Matthews.
She was the beloved mother of James Hall and his wife, Caroline, of Sanbornville, New Hampshire; Derrick Hall and his wife, April, of Stuart, Florida; Andrea Caruso and her husband, Chris, of Reading, Massachusetts; and Norman Hall and his wife, Jackie, of Wilton, New Hampshire. She was also the beloved mother-in-law of Audrey Hall of Milton, New Hampshire.
Muriel was the cherished grandmother of Jena Roma; Ryan Hall and his partner, Joshua; Hunter Wright and his partner, Ilene; Kelly Bray and her husband, John; Joshua Caruso and his wife, Nina; Sabrina Caruso and her fiancé, Travis; Olivia Caruso; Lucas Hall; Keegan Hall; Madelyn Hall; Abby Hall; and Lindsay Hall. She was the loving great-grandmother of Elijah and Harper Roma and Josie and Miles Bray.
Muriel leaves behind a family that adored her and a lifetime of memories that will be treasured for generations. She will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Muriel’s memory to one of her favorite places, the Reading Public Library.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) from 10am-12pm. A funeral service celebrating Muriel’s life will be held at 12PM in the funeral home. Burial will Follow at Wood End Cemetery in Reading.
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