MR. MAURICE C. KIRBY, beloved husband and loving father, quietly passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, December 10, 2010 the age of 78 years. The youngest of 10 children, Maurice is survived by Pat, his wife of 45 years, sister Peggy Kirby, daughters Cathi Durrell (Glen) of Kelowna, BC, Maureen Hughes (Dave) of Calgary, AB, and son Sean (Dawn) of Lethbridge AB, his grandchildren Liam Durrell, Owen and Nick Hughes, Quinn, Ben, and Emerson Kirby and numerous nieces and nephews in both Canada and Ireland. Maurice was born on May 14, 1932, at the family cottage in Affane, County Waterford, Ireland to Patrick and Kate Kirby. After losing his parents at a young age he was raised by his eldest brother Tom and wife Nora in Cappoquinn, County Waterford. Maurice sailed to Canada in the late 1950’s. He enjoyed his work as a heavy-duty mechanic prior to becoming a member of the Crash and Rescue Team for Transport Canada at the Lethbridge Airport. In his youth Maurice loved rowing for the All Ireland team and the Irish game of Hurling, representing County Waterford in 1948 winning the All Ireland Junior Championship. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, soccer, and spent many a family vacation camping. Maurice was actively involved with the Knights of Columbus, Council 5726, where he was known as “The Irish Chef” happily volunteering alongside many friends. During the summer months Maurice could always be found enjoying his garden. His kindness, keen sense of humor and smiling face will be dearly missed by all. A Prayer Service will be held at the OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at the OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dariusz Zarebski S.D.S, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca