It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald “Ronnie” James Hirtle, 83, of East LaHave, announce his passing on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.
Born in Indian Path, Nova Scotia, he was a son of the late John and Cora (Lantz) Hirtle.
Ronnie was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He spent his working career with the Lunenburg Foundry for 45 years. Active in his community he was an honorary member of the Riverport Fire Department for over 15 years; a faithful member of Trinity United Church, Rose Bay where he served as an Elder, Trustee and supported the work of the church in many ways. An avid outdoorsman, Ronnie loved archery, hunting, fishing and biking. In his younger years he was a past member of the Lunenburg Rod and Gun Club as well as the Lunenburg Sea Cadets.
Ronnie is survived by his daughters, Mary (Harold) Snowe, Timberlea, Diane Williams, Oakhill; sons, James (Pat Gladman), LaHave, Andrew (Charmaine), First South; son-in-law, David Williams; grandchildren, Janice (Stanley), Jacob (Bailie), Madison, Jenna (Cameron), Joshua; great-grandchildren, Raven, Adison, Atlas; niece Marie Hirtle and nephew David (Krista) Hirtle; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Virginia; brothers, Roseville (Sylvia), Walter and Stanley.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg and from where visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8 from 6-8 p.m. and from where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Rev. Robert Gardner, officiating. Interment to follow in Shepherd’s Hill Cemetery, Riverport.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to Trinity United Church, Lunenburg County V.O.N. or the Lunenburg County Home Care, would be appreciated by the family.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Ronnie James Hirtle Thursday March 3rd 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Lunenburg, Province: Nova Scotia