Borge Hjorth

Borge Hjorth
Bob
Born	1924-03-22 Binderup, Denmark
Died	2013-01-20 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation	pipefitter
Employer	Canada Car
Partner	Karin Hjorth
Children	Leslie Stechyshyn (née Clarke) Alan Hjorth

Borge Hjorth ((1924-03-22)22 March 1924 – 20 January 2013(2013-01-20) (aged 88)) was a Danish-born pipefitter at Husky Oil and Abitibi Provincial Papers who lived in Port Arthur and Thunder Bay.

Life and family

Borge Hjorth, known to many as Bob, was born in Binderup, Denmark, on March 22, 1924. He served in the military with the Royal Danish Guard in Copenhagen before immigrating to Canada. He initially settled in St. Catharines before moving to Port Arthur.

In his professional life, he worked for Canada Car and later became a pipefitter with Husky Oil. He concluded his career at Abitibi Provincial Papers, where he remained until his retirement at the age of 65. He was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to adapt to various roles throughout his life.

He married Karin on March 17, 1956. He was the father of Alan and Leslie. He was survived by his wife Karin, his son Alan and daughter-in-law Kathy Hjorth, and his daughter Leslie and son-in-law Cory Stechyshyn. His grandchildren include Erik, Mike, Erin, Danielle, and step-grandchildren Ryan, Brooke, and Ashley. He was also supported by friends Birthe and Sandy Ligate.

He died on January 20, 2013, following a period of illness. He received care at St. Joseph's hospital. In accordance with his preferences, cremation occurred and no formal funeral service was held. Arrangements were handled through Northwest Funeral Alternative.