Charles F Hirbour
NORTH BROOKFIELD/STURBRIDGE- Charles F. Hirbour, Jr., 80, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born in Worcester, son of Charles F. Hirbour, Sr. and Gladys M. (Balcom) Hirbour and grew up in North Brookfield before moving to Sturbridge. Following graduation from North Brookfield High School, he spent 8 years in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant serving three tours in Turkey and one in Taiwan. He retired as a Maintenance Manager with the United States Postal Service in 1996 after 30 years of service. Charlie was the beloved and best friend to Mary and was the beloved and Very Special Dad to Jerry and his wife, Karen of Westborough and Cynthia (Cindy) of Auburn. He leaves a brother, Peter A. Hirbour and his wife, Sandy of Great Barrington; a niece, Julie; a nephew, Eric and his cousins, Mike, Nancy, Jane, Tom, Mary, and Dave. Charlie was predeceased by his son, Mark K. Hirbour on October 15, 2007. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, North Brookfield and a past member and officer of American Legion Post #41, North Brookfield. Charlie enjoyed fishing, gardening, 50’s music, winters in St. Petersburg, FL and was an avid fan of all sports. He was a Sports Reporter covering North Brookfield High School athletics for the Spencer New Leader in the early 70’s. But most of all, he loved his family with his whole heart and soul. Our family is so thankful to all of the staff at The Life Care Center of Auburn for the phenomenal care and kindness given to Charlie and his family during this traumatic time. Honoring Charlie’s wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to NATIONAL MS SOCIETY RESEARCH P PO. Box 91891 Washington, D. C. 20090. Arrangements are under the care of Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield.Obituary
NORTH BROOKFIELD/STURBRIDGE- Charles F. Hirbour, Jr., 80, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born in Worcester, son of Charles F. Hirbour, Sr. and Gladys M. (Balcom) Hirbour and grew up in North Brookfield before moving to Sturbridge. Following graduation from North Brookfield High School, he spent 8 years in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant serving three tours in Turkey and one in Taiwan. He retired as a Maintenance Manager with the United States Postal Service in 1996 after 30 years of service. Charlie was the beloved and best friend to Mary and was the beloved and Very Special Dad to Jerry and his wife, Karen of Westborough and Cynthia (Cindy) of Auburn. He leaves a brother, Peter A. Hirbour and his wife, Sandy of Great Barrington; a niece, Julie; a nephew, Eric and his cousins, Mike, Nancy, Jane, Tom, Mary, and Dave. Charlie was predeceased by his son, Mark K. Hirbour on October 15, 2007. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, North Brookfield and a past member and officer of American Legion Post #41, North Brookfield. Charlie enjoyed fishing, gardening, 50’s music, winters in St. Petersburg, FL and was an avid fan of all sports. He was a Sports Reporter covering North Brookfield High School athletics for the Spencer New Leader in the early 70’s. But most of all, he loved his family with his whole heart and soul. Our family is so thankful to all of the staff at The Life Care Center of Auburn for the phenomenal care and kindness given to Charlie and his family during this traumatic time. Honoring Charlie’s wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to NATIONAL MS SOCIETY RESEARCH P PO. Box 91891 Washington, D. C. 20090. Arrangements are under the care of Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield.