After 67 years of living a life full of kindness and consideration for others, Louise passed peacefully at her home in Lucan, with family by her side on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Loving daughter of Russel and Ruth (Busteed) Simpson of Glencoe. Cherished and devoted wife of Alton O’Neil. Loving mother of Janet and Peter Scheuring of Conestogo, Brenda and Jeimy Karavelus of Waterloo, Reid O’Neil of Lucan, and Travis and Madison O’Neil of Chalk River. Adored grandmother of Megan and Zoe Scheuring, Sophia and Lila Karavelus, Emma and Eliza O’Neil, and Finley O’Neil. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Stuart Simpson of Glencoe, Linda and Ron Stewart of Newbury, Jill and Barry McFadden of Dresden, Dale Simpson of Glencoe, Ron Simpson of California, Ray and Angela Simpson of Glencoe, and Holly Simpson of Peterborough. Predeceased by sister-in-law Linda Simpson.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday from 5 – 8 PM, where the memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at 11 AM with Reverend Matthew Martin officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
For those who wish, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the charity of your choice.
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Nancy Vandergulik
I was shocked to read of Louise’s passing.. sympathy to the family at this difficult time. Missed her at the licence office , always smiling and friendly.
Nancy
Georgina Gill ( Lee)
Louise will be sadly missed by all! Many fond memories from our childhood and continued kindness in adulthood.My thoughts and prayers are with all of us who had the priveledge of knowing her????
Betty Coughlin,Karen & Kathy
Alton & family,
Just got back and found out Louise had passed away. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a super lady and will be deeply missed by everyone.
Ross Beatty
Alton & family – Louise’s kindness and vitality will be a lasting memory. Even late at night, as she drove me home from sitting for Reid & Travis, we would share a lively chat. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Nina Knee
Alton and Family,
So sorry to hear the passing of Louise. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nina Knee and Family
Keith and Liz Selves
Alton and family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Louise. Our condolences to all.
Keith and Liz Selves (Riddell )
Arlene and Scott Thomson
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
Chuck Daigle and Barb Rosser
Dear Alton and family
We are so sorry for your great loss. Louise was a kind and decent person, caring of others; we were always happy to run into her.
Chuck, Barb and family
Jim SCott
Alton and family. At this time of deep and very personal sadness. Please know that caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you all. Jim Scott
Diane Blane
Alton and Family
So sorry to read of Louise’s passing. Our deepest sympathy .
Diane and Earl Blane
Tom and. Phyllis Tomes
To Alton and Family We where sorry to hear of the passing of Louise , we offer our condolence. Tom and Phyllis.T
Gary and Linda Hayter
Gary and l were so sorry to hear of Louise,s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Tracey Kirkland
So sorry to hear of Louise passing away. Deepest condolences to Alton and family.
Joan Cunningham and family.
Kathleen Thomson, Bank of Montreal
Alton, I’m so sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. She was always quick with a smile and a wave, I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa, Savanna and Justin Carter
Alton and Family,
I’m sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. We have many cherished memories with her
Kelly O’Neil
Our deepest sympathies from the Dan O’Neil family.
Praying everyone is doing Ok
Karen & Ron Peters
We were shocked & saddened to read of Louise’s passing. She was indeed a very kind & considerate lady. We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Peter and Julie Hodgins
We are very sorry to hear about Louise’s passing. We have fond memories of her helping us at the Lucan License office. She was always patient and friendly. Peter remembers the holiday memories your family and ours shared together. We are thinking of you Alton and your family.
Deb Tye
Once again my heart is sad for the Simpson Family.Louise was such a kind ,gentle lady! Thinking of everyone at this time,keeping you in my heart and thoughts.Cherish all the great memories with her!<3
Bob & Adele McCallum
Dear Alton & Family & Uncle Russel, Aunt Ruth & Family,
Bob and I were very saddened to hear that Louise had died. Please know that each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Bob & Adele McCallum
Glenn-Sharleen Phillips
Alton and Family
Sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with her at the licence office.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Glenn- Sharleen Phillips
Jim and Helen Hearn
Alton and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Louise may be gone, but she certainly will not be forgotten. May all your memories help you through this difficult time.
Jim and Helen
Sheila & James Phipps
To the O’Neill family
We were so shocked to read that Mrs. O’Neill had passed away. Her warmth and kindness left an abiding impression on all who met her. We shall never forget how kind she was to our daughter on an occasion we remember fondly. Our prayers are with you all.
Liz Hodgins
Alton & Family,
I was stocked to hear of Louise’s passing. She was a very kind and caring person, always a welcoming smile when I saw her. My thoughts & prayers are with you and Family during this difficult time. Know that another Angel is now with God.
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
Margaret Prout
Alton, sincere condolences to you and your family. Cherish all your
Wonderful memories of such a great lady.
Tracy Harrison
Alton and Family,
Truly sorry to hear of your loss.
May your memories bring you warmth
Kindly
Tracy Harrison, Cale, Eric and Mallory Duenk
Jenna Dobbie and family
So very sorry to hear Louise has passed. Take comfort in knowing that she was so kind to everyone she encountered. I will miss our chats!
Bill and Winnie Blane
Alton: We were schocked to learn of the passing of Louise. Our thoughts are with you and your family Winnie and Bill Blane
Wes & Christine Hodgson
Alton & family. Sad to hear of Louise’s passing. She always had the time for a talk & ask about the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Cherish the memories
Wes, Christine Hodgson
And family
Angela Cory Jade & Rachel McGowan
Brenda, Jeimy, Sophia & Lila
Janet, Pete, Megan & Zoe
We are so sorry for your loss. We know God is with your mom and her pain is forgotten. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of you as well as Alton, Reed , Travis and family. We know all of you, especially the grandchildren will miss her dearly.
Prayers, Hugs and Comfort
the McGowan’s
Frank and Carol Hardy
Alton, Janet, Brenda, Reid , Travis and families,
We are so sorry to read of your loss of someone so dear. May your faith sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Louise’s kindness and friendly smile will be missed by all who knew her.
Frank and Carol
Gerald Smith
Alton and family
Very sorry to hear of Louise’s passing!
Rita Martin and Noel
Alton and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Louise was an incredibly kind and gentle person. She was so happy being with her
grandchildren and teaching Sunday School classes. I have special memories of her talking to me about her farm animals and especially the delightful ones featuring her sheep and lambs….. Gone too soon. LOVED by all. God bless.
Sandra Brintnell
Alton and family,
So sorry to hear of Louise’s passing.
Louise was a wonderful lady always very friendly. She will be missed by many.
Rob and Sandi
Cody Ribbink
I enjoyed the time i spent with louise in the barn over the years shearing. Louise’s character was inspiring. Left me smiling after a hard days work. Alton & Louise treated me so well. Gracious she was to have me leave with a box of chocolates everytime and a meal or two. A comforting home and family i enjoyed to be around i am deeply sorry for your loss. Louise put hardwork into her sheep. My hopes to those sheep she made the positive impact on to continue to breed on and thrive! I’ll remember Louise.
Jean Deluce
Words cannot be expressed of the sadness in my heart to hear of Louise leaving us to be with our Lord! She was a wonderful & kind person & will be greatly missed by many.
Barbara Taylor-Meyers
Alton and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Louise’s passing. She was such a wonderful person willing to help everyone. I know that she is going to be sadly missed. I always enjoyed speaking to her at the license office.
Our prayers go out to the family, God bless you all.
Joyce Sovereign
Alton and family
I was shocked to hear of Louise ‘s death,l had not heard she was having health issues .Sending my sincere sympathy to each one of you .Miss our little once a year visits at the license office when it was sticker time .Way too young ????
Tracy Rivers
Alton and Family,
I’m sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. I have many cherished memories of her from our days of working together years ago at PRA Inc.
Tracy & Don Rivers
Don Lankin
Don and Dorothy Lankin
Alton and family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Louise. She was always such a friendly pleasant person and so helpful when our grandson showed the lamb. Sorry we are unable to attend her service as we are away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Doug H. Lee
Aiton and family , we are sorry to hear the passing of Louise, our prayers are with you at this difficult time,
Shirley Miller
Our deepest sympathy to the families of Louise . She was an amazing kind caring and generous lady! May her Memories help during this time of sorrow she will be greatly missed????
JEFF SLEAFORD
Alton & Family:
I am so sorry to read of Louise’s passing, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time
Wayne and Cheryl Carroll
Dear Alton and family. Wayne and I extend our sincere condolences on the passing too soon of a special friend , wife , mother and Grandmother. We remember her loving discussions about her family , her sheep and her ukulele playing. She will be truly missed and just know we extend our thoughts and prayers to you all at the sad time. Love Wayne and Cheryl
Rose Copland
Dear Holly and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like Louise was very well loved and part of a wonderfully big family that will keep her alive in so many hearts. Cherish the memories and take care of each other.
Sue Rollings
Alton and family- So sorry to hear this sad news. Louise was a wonderful lady. Loved her music and was a beautiful friend to my father Vince. May she rest in piece. Thinking of you. Glenn and Sue Rollings and family
Jennifer kazda
So sorry for your loss.
Gord Worrall
Sincere sympathies to Alton and family. I really enjoyed jamming with Louise at the music jam in Thorndale, and she had a wonderful singing voice. Louise was a wonderful friend to my Uncle Vincent Hodgins.
Dianne MacDonald
Louise is gone way to soon. I am so very sorry for your loss. A forever bond as cousins. so many wonderful memories. It always amazed me how she could remember so many details of our get togethers in our youth. A very special person who touched so many hearts with her joyful nature and kind heart . Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Sending lots of love to all ???? Dianne and Don and Family
Mike Crow & Family
Alton & Family. Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your dear loved one Louise ,
Karen Lebold
Janet, Pete, Megan, Zoe…
Sending you tons of love and hugs. This is an awful and hard thing. You know we love you!
Xo Karen, Brad, Kaia, and Ty????????????
Larry & Elsie Coulthard
Sincere Sympathy to Alton, Janet & Peter, Brenda & Jeimy, Reid, Travis & Madison, Megan & Zoe, Sophia & Lila, Emma & Eliza and Finley and all the Simpson Family. Louise was truly a special person & friend and I can hardly believe that this has happened so suddenly. We knew her health wasn’t good and was willing to talk about it. Last Sunday she told me she was feeling better with family at home. Louise was truly a strong person and always looked for the good in everyone.
Donna Dixon
Alton and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Louise’s passing, such a kind wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Jim and Donna Dixon & Family
Elaine McNair
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy
Anne and Cameron Barr
We are so sorry for your loss. We only met Louise twice and felt her warmth and kindness on both occasions. Although we didn’t get to know her well, we have come to love the son she raised. We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Hellen and Dale Bulanda
Alton;
Sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. Her kind and gentle manner and quick smile will be missed by many. May your faith give you the strength you need in the coming days.
Ken Bender
Alton & Family:
We are so sorry to read of Louise’s passing, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time…..
Ken Bender & Joanne Wilkinson
Joan &Bob Finkbeiner
Sorry to hear of your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time God Bless
Sean Wardell
Alton and Family
My heart goes out to you all, what a special person Louise is! A caring person with a great heart, she was always welcoming and made anyone feel at ease even if you were meeting her for the first time. Hard working, helpful and the best smile that could light up a room or barn! There is a lot of 4-H kids and leaders out there that she helped and encouraged to do there best to become better stewards for there families and communities! She will be missed by everyone that ever had the privilege of meeting her.
Sean, Melody, Dom, Quin Wardell
Laurie Rees
Brenda, Janet, and family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have many cherished memories of her and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Louise Haggitt
Reid and the O’Neal Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother , wife, grandmother . Louise was take way to soon . She will be missed but will live on in your hearts and memories for ever..
May you Rest in Peace Louise
Arlene Boyd
Janet and family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. My heart and prayers are with you. Janet, you have been a solace for your Mom and have been a dedicated daughter. Take care of yourself and in this time celebrate the wonderful life of your Mom. May God wrap his arms around you, your siblings and your Dad in the journey ahead.
Arlene Boyd, Terry Koudys and Alexis
George and Lynda Earley
Our very sincere sympathy to her family on their loss of a kind , wonderful woman. She loved what she did and helped so many.
Pete, Jackie & Tracey Martens
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Louise. She was always active in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Murray and Edith Yeo
Alton and Family
So sorry to read of Louise’s passing. I was thinking of all of you often in the last few days. May your many great memories help you through this very difficult time. Sending hugs to each of you.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Alton and family: we are so sorry to hear of Louise passing. She was an amazing woman, kind, generous and oh, so patient. We will miss chatting with her.
Dave & Linda Smith
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a beautiful person. Kind and gentle in so many ways. Willing to help where ever needed.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the family. Know that she is with all of you in spirit.
Judy Termeer
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences. Huge hugs
Love Judy & Terry
Joan and Dave Goddard
Alton and family
We are shocked and so very sorry to hear about Louise’s passing. Way too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time.
Bev and Carol Thibodeau
Sorry for your loss, we didn, t have the pleasure, of knowing Louise, for very long. It was such a good time when they came to our country jam. Her playing, and dancing, was so enjoyable. she will be greatly missed.
Helen Field
So very sorry to hear of Louise’s death, she was so loved and will be cherished by her family
Will not be there in person, but certainly will be there in heart
Please accept our condolences, from our family
Sincerely
Aunt Helen, and families of Vaughn, Pam, Stanley, Brent and Randy
John B. Lee
Cathy and I and family send our condolence. Cousin Louise was loved by all who knew her. Her kindness will live on in the memory of those whose lives she touched over the years. Our thoughts are with her family and friends who feel her loss most deeply.
Bill and Brenda Gardiner
Gone too soon
Holly O’Neil
Alton, Reid and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. She was a kind and caring woman with a heart of gold. We will never forget all the time we spent at the farm working with our show lambs for the fairs. Lousie was always out at the barn offering us advice or helping us trim and bathe our lambs. May your memories help to give you comfort during this time of sorrow.
~ Holly & Hailey O’Neil
Sue McCullough
Alton and family,
Dave and I are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Louise’s death. We remember her as a gentle, strong, faithful and very caring person. Please know that you are in our prayers. May God be with you, giving you strength and loving support along this part of life’s journey. Rest eternal grant unto her and let light perpetual shine upon her; may her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
Blessings to you all,
Rev. Sue & Dave McCullough
Joanne and Dave Walzack
So sad to hear of Louise’s passing. I would enjoy talking with her at the licence office. A great lady.
Paul Sarah Johnny James Vanneste
We are so saddened by Louise’s passing. She was a kind, generous woman, always happy to show the boys the lambs & teach them how to play cards. We have you all in our hearts & prayers.