Margaret A. Hirtle
January 22, 1953 ~ November 17, 2024
Resided in:
Gray, Maine
Margaret “Margo” Hirtle
71 years, 9 months
January 22, 1953 – November 17, 2024
Margaret “Margo” Hirtle, 71, of Gray, Maine, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, at a local nursing home. Born on January 22, 1953, in Portland, Maine, Margo was the daughter of the late Alexander and Claire Grimaldi. She grew up on Munjoy Hill, where her boisterous personality and infectious laugh were well-known.
A proud graduate of Portland High School’s Class of 1971, Margo pursued her passion for caregiving by earning a nursing degree from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (SMVTI). For over 40 years, Margo dedicated her life to helping others as a nurse, finishing her distinguished career at Ledgewood, where she also spent her final days. She retired just a year before her passing, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, generosity, and hard work.
Margo’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and “Meme” to her grandchildren. Known for her giving spirit and ability to light up any room, she was loud and loving, always putting the needs of others before her own.
Margo was predeceased by her parents; her beloved son, Danny Hirtle; and her brother, John Grimaldi. She is survived by her husband of many years, Mark Hirtle; her son, Joseph “Joe” McBrady and his wife Ashley of Topsham; and her cherished grandchildren, Gavin Patterson, Kai McBrady, Stella McBrady, and Connor McBrady.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM, followed by an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Margo’s memory may be made to Preble Street Resource Center, supporting her lifelong dedication to caring for those in need.
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Joe and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Margo you will be missed. I will miss your smile and your laugh. Now you and my Dad can celebrate your birthday together once again. I remember the years you would call him or him you and wish each other a Happy Birthday or you would come to the house with your mom and dad for cake for you both.
Margo has been more like a sister to me than a friend for many many years. She will be missed so much.
Barbara Vessey
Margo had a heart of gold. Loved her laughter and her smile. I was glad to have been able to care for her husband at our work when he needed skilled care. I sure will miss her. I can’t believe that she has passed.
Just by being true to herself and others.
Margo is it to early for Christmas music.
I am so sorry for your loss. Margo was a spit fire.
Margo and I worked togeather for many years. We both worked crazy hours and would joke about it.
Her family and friends
Margo was genuine….what you see is what you get….and it was beautiful.
Nursing school at SMCC
To Joey and Mark and Ashley and family, I was so sorry to hear of Margo’s passing. I enjoyed her a lot and her Mom. Very funny people and nice family. I am a cousin to Margo and my dad Paul Tully are cousins. Take care, Love, Kristen Tully
Margo, God Bless you Lady…You were a Joy to all with your humor and smile…A very unselfish Lady and a pleasure to have as a friend…I will always r ember you in my prayers … Lou @ Century 21
My sincere sympathies to Margo’s family. Not a shift went by without a good laugh. I loved Margo-and she will be missed by all. May you rest in Peace my nurse friend.
We were both nurses and also worked together at Centry21FirstCoice Realty. We had fun times together . She is missed.
Margo was was one of my many cousins. She was about 3 years older than I Growing up in the 1960’s she was a step ahead on whatever was cool. She was especially fond of the Beatles back then.
Our grandfather had a cottage at Hill’s Beach that the family would share through the summer. When it was her family’s turn I’d often spend the week with them. We were inseparable. It was like having a big sister. We had wonderful times with her parents and our Aunt Flo. Delightful memories to last a lifetime.
RIP Margo
Margo had aspirations to be on stage. I remember one Christmas when she got a stand up microphone and amplified speaker. She entertained the extended family at Christmas.
Margo was a joy to work with. We sat next to each other at Rheumatology Associates where we made each other laugh while getting our jobs done.
We had remained connected through social media over the years.
In her special way, she reached out to me and let me know how much she enjoyed our relationship when she realized how ill she was.
I will never forget her bravery in doing that.
Rest in Peace , dear friend.