->BELFAST - BELFAST - Linda Judith (Cross) Brier Hall, 69, passed away Oct. 24, 2012, at her home. Beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, she was born Aug. 11, 1943, the youngest of five daughters, to Chester and E. Geneva (Tower) Cross."Mrs. Brier" taught second grade at Governor Anderson School, Belfast, for 37 of her 39 years teaching. She was an active member of many professional groups, committees and organizations. She dedicated herself to serving in leadership roles as head teacher, president of the local teachers association, president of the Epsilon chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and president of Waldo County Retired Teachers Association. Linda was known for her wonderful singing voice. She started singing at a young age in the local grange and continued on to Crosby Review, Machias State Teachers' College Choir, church choir, Robert Coller Chorale, weddings and other venues. People often requested to hear her beautiful voice! Linda loved all seasons, in particular the summer season when she could enjoy her pool, the beach, sailing, gardening, and spending special time with friends and family. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband to warm locations and visits to their grandchildren. Linda's energy and positivity influenced many people and taught us all how to live life. She was predeceased by her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Velma and Kip Hall; sister, Kathleen Bachelder; nephews, David Bachelder and Richard Trull Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Raymond Bachelder, Ri-chard Trull Sr. and John W. Keene. Survivors include her husband, Duane C. Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Marci and Paul Zaniboni; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Ron Alexander, stepson, Derek Hall; stepdaughter, Megan Hall; grandchildren, Harrison and Jackson Alexander; sisters, Regina M. Trull, Maxine M. Cross and Marilyn C. Keene; nieces, Dawn, Pamela, Katherine, Julie, Janet, Jill and Alicia; nephews, Dana, Jeffrey and Jonathan; and extended family, Alice Brier, Jane and Gary Scott, Ralph, Jan, Judd and Tess Brier, Wayne and Loraine Hamilton, Dennis and Debbie Hall.A celebration of Linda's life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at First Church, 8 Court St., Belfast. A reception at the Boat House, Belfast, will be immediately after. In Linda's memory, donations may be sent to Books for Babes, care of Lynn Hoenig, 1067 E. Waldo Road, Belfast, ME 04915; or Waldo County General Hospital Oncology Patient's Assistance Fund, 118 Northport Ave., P.O. Box 287, Belfast, ME 04915. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.