Richard Daniel Hirtle

He was in the Royal Reserves Navy, commissioned the HMCS Sackville. He was a carpenter by trade and built eight houses. Richard loved his Maple Leafs.

Survived by his wife Rita Murial Hirtle, daughter Sheryl Florence Hirtle and son Gary Wade Hirtle. Four grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son Daniel. Several brothers and sisters; Billy, Teddy, Ruth, Pearl and Tussie.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday February, 19, 2013 at 2:30pm followed by a reception. Both will take place at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Private burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden at a later date.

We would also like to thank the staff at the Renal Dialysis Unit of the Dickson Building for the kindness shown to our Dad.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Dickson building. Online condolences can be made at www.jasnowfuneralhome.com