Birse, Robert "Bob" In hospital in Kingston on Friday July 12th, 2013 after a short illness, Bob Birse went home to the Lord whom he loved and served at the age of 78 years. He was predeceased in October, 2011 by his beloved wife Carolyn. Bob will be sadly missed by his daughter Lisa Davis of Vancouver, son Andrew (Irene) Birse of Shelburne, grandchildren Hayley, Hannah and Hunter Birse, brothers George (Lily) and Derry (Margaret) Birse, sister Vivien (David) Dempster , all the Birse and Hembruff families. He will be fondly remembered by the congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, his neighbours and many good friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St.W., Perth Tuesday July 16th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. Private interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In remembrance, contributions to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.