Tuxis Lumber Company and True Value Hardware will be closed Sunday to mark the death of owner Charlie Hale this past weekend, says manager Chuck Sweet, who said employees were saddened to hear the news of Hale's passing.

Other than that, he said, "the business is going to continue as it always has, hopefully for another 50 plus years."

"It's a vital part of the Madison community and we look forward to continuing to serve Madison," he said. "It'll be business as usual, unfortunately without Charlie."

Hale, a graduate of Daniel Hand High School, lived in Killingworth with his family. There will be a remembrance service Sunday, Feb. 12 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meetinghouse, at 51 Main Street, Centerbrook. For information about funeral arrangements and calling hours, which are on Wednesday, please see the full Guilford Funeral Home obituary.