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A bank director and investor, he was a founder and part owner of the Landmark Shopping Center near Alexandria.
A Democrat, he served in the House of Delegates from 1954 to 1959 and the Senate from 1964 to 1979.
Hirst worked for establishment of George Mason University and the university’s law school, and for creation of the community college system.
He was a sponsor, with former Sen. Adelard Brault, of the Dulles Airport Tbll Road.
His marriage to the former Ann Palmer ended in divorce.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy Melrose Hand Hirst of McLean and Palm Beach; three children from his first marriage, Thomson Mason Hirst of Reston; Debra Nager of Warrenton; and Robin Hirst Moore of Orlean.
His two stepchildren are Winifred Henderson Dar of San Diego, Calif.; and Christopher Henderson, with whom he owned OC Builders in McLean until the time of his death.
Gov. Mark Warner (D) said in a statement July 30 that he “learned with great sadness” of Hirst’s death.” Warner said he met Hirst 20 years ago and “always admired his leadership in the community. He played a large part in making the Northern Virginia that we know today.”
The governor also recalled Hirst’s civil rights record, noting, “Senator Hirst also helped lead the effort against segregated schools in Virginia and helped close a painful chapter in our history. My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Hirst’s family.”
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