Robert Gregory Hirtle 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Robert Gregory Hirtle, 51, Petite Riviere, died suddenly in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on April 18, 2005. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Millie (Robar) Hirtle, Bridgewater and the late Ralph Hirtle. He was previously employed with Seamean-Cross, Halifax, Mersey Seafoods, Liverpool, and National Sea Products, Lunenburg. He was presently a valued employee of Gow's Home Hardware, Bridgewater. He was a former member of Bridgewater Fire Department and presently served as secretary of Petite Riviere Fire Department, where he received his 25 year service medal. He was a former chairman of the Second Petite Riviere Scout Troop. Robert was educated at Bridgewater Elementary School and graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School, Halifax in 1972. He went on to receive his BBA from Acadia University. He was a devoted husband to Debora A. (Conrad) Hirtle, his soul mate for the past 24 years, and loving father to his son, Reece, at home. He is also survived by brother, Corwin (Rose-Marie), Oakland; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; one niece and two nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Diabetes Association or Petite Rivere Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. A celebration of Robert's life will be held immediately following the service at Petite Riviere Fire Hall.