John Thomas Hale Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Thomas Hale (Jefferson, Ohio), whose life came to an end on July 25, 2025 at the age of 68, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Thomas Hale to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, John Thomas shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John Thomas farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Hale and Joan Hale; and his friend Andy Turney.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Calasanctius Church (32 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047). A Mass was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location. Declining health led John to make a new home in 2018 at Jefferson Healthcare, where he dressed as an elf at Christmas, cheering them through the pandemic.
But if you want to pay forward his kindness to God's creatures, feel free to donate to the Ashtabula Animal Protective League or adopt someone.
