Albert E. Hall, 73, a 35-year resident of Bowie passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Cause of death was pancreatic cancer. Al was a printer and retired from the Washington Post newspaper in 1985 and the U.S. Government Printing Office in 2003. He is survived by his wife Carole; sister Coleen Ayala [George] of Marion, IN. Also surviving are son Jeff Hall [Erika]; step-sons Tom Laird [Patricia]; and Charlie Laird [Hollie]. ``BawBaw'' will be missed by his beloved grandchildren, Hannah and Isabelle Hall, Kierstyn, Gavin and Kaylee Laird, and Charlie Laird Jr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.