The Halls were found around 8 a.m. Thursday, but coroner investigators estimate the time of death as approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Coroner investigators believe Hall went to check on the generator when he was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes.
It’s possible his wife went in the garage to check on him and was also overcome.
Lt. Mike Sanders, commander of the 15-trooper Lebanon post where Hall worked since 1989, said he was exceptionally generous and was a leader among his fellow troopers. On many occasions, Hall helped a homeless person on the highway get a meal or assistance — taking steps well beyond the requirement of driving them to the nearest exit.
“He would pick up transient people and if they were hungry, he would give them $10 to eat,” Sanders said. “That kind of behavior is not always standard. He didn’t care what your position in life was, he treated people with compassion.”
Funeral services for the Halls are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 1500 Manchester Avenue in Middletown.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening. Exact times were not immediately available Friday evening.
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