Kirby, Herbert
1933-2021
Passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years old at Kateri Memorial Hospital in Kahnawake.
He is predeceased by his parents Joe & Ceceilia Kirby, his beloved wife Toby, son Mark and brothers: Frank, Ronnie and Norman.
He is survived by:
his children Sharon and John.
Grandchildren: June, Mark, Clay, Teri, John, Derek, Devin, Jarrod, Chelsea, Billy, several great grandchildren.
Also by his siblings: Barbara, Jackie, Freddy, Danny, Carole, Sam, Darlene and Lorna.
Herby was a blue-collar career iron worker working mostly in the cities of Boston and New York and the regions from the 1950’s through the 1980’s. He had a serious demeanor with a sharp wit. He lived a long and colorful life as a career ironworker and family man. Herby was a renowned golfer and had many close friends at the Caughnawaga Golf Club.
He’s at rest now. His family mourns along with his long-time partner of 30 years Rita, and the Two-Axe family.
We also acknowledge and send out our sincerest and heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center notably Kristen Brown and Susie Norton.
Per his wishes, Herby will be cremated immediately. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Deer & Poissant Kahnawake parlor on Old Malone Road, on Wednesday December 29th, 2021.
The first visitation for family will be from 1pm-2pm then for friends and general public from 2pm-4pm. The burial ceremony will be held at a later date when extended family can safely gather.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kateri Memorial Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated.
19332021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Kirby Herbert 19332021..
Décès pour la Ville: Kahnawake, Province: Quebec