Obituary of Herbert Charles Firth

FIRTH, Herbert Charles In his 89th year, Herbert Charles Firth of London, Ontario died peacefully surrounded by family at University Hospital on Thursday, November 18, 2010. Dearly loved husband of 66 years to Helen (Reinhart). Beloved father of Donald (Melanie), James (Susan), David (Barb) Michael (Lina), Terry, and Nancy Brock (George). Predeceased by his son Raymond (2010). Beloved grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Doris Marshall of Brantford and the late Jack Firth. Herb retired from Canada Post after 24 years of service. A verteran of World War II, he proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy on the H.M.C.S. Baddeck, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Victory Branch. The family would like to thank all of the nurses of the 7th floor University Hospital for their kindness and compassion and also the Team 3 Medical team who also provided exceptional care. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Sunday from 2-4 o'clock and Monday, November 22 from 10 o'clock until the time of the funeral service at 11 o'clock. Cremation with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Legion service Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. If desired, donations to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada, 145 Front Street East, Suite 306, Toronto, M5A 1E3 would be appreciated.