At Stratford General Hospital, on Saturday, January 18, 2014, of Exeter and formerly of Kirkton in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Roger) Simpson for 56 years. Dear father of Rosemary Grant and Jerry Schram of London, and Paul and Angela Simpson of Stratford. Dear grandfather of David and Meagan, Matthew, Nathan; Sheldon, Lauren, and Abbi, and great-grandfather of Amara. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara Carter of RR 2 Lucan and Peter Banks of Brights Grove. Predeceased by his great-grandson Tyler, sister Joan Banks and brother-in-law Clarence Carter.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main), on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
SIMPSON: John T. of Exeter formerly of Kirkton
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Jo-Ann Middleton
My deepest sympathy to Shirley and family. I just heard about John. I will always remember the conversation we had at the Sunrise Garden Centre a couple years ago about your concern for Gary. I got a sincere feeling from both of you … thank you for that. My thoughts and prays go out to each and everyone. ***hugs***
Judy & Harry Bond
Please accept our condolences
Donna Perry
Shirley and family So sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Donna Perry
Fred & Ann Zwaan
Our sympathy to you Rosemary and family. I haven’t seen your parents at Tim Horton’s for some time, but then I am not there very often either since Mom went to the Villa last April.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth Webber
Dear Shirley, and the rest of the family,
My sincerest condolences, I always looked forward to seeing him for his coffee at Mcdonald’s . He always had a smile for you. He will be missed greatly by all of us who served him on a daily basis.
Hazel & Wayne MacLeod
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Brian Barry
my thoughts and prayers are with you all….
John will be missed.. But always in your hearts..
Mary Keenan
Shirley and family,
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of John. We will miss him coming in for coffee.
The staff and management at McDonald,s send our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Don & Shirley Gettler
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family as you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere sympathy,
Our thoughts are with your family.
Our families go back along long way.
John’s father came to our place as long back as I can remember.
A school pal and friend, many great memories from high school.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Maureen Hopf
My thoughts and prayers to you all. The pictures of John and the horses brought back memories of the days with Wellwoods, Simpsons, Carters and Hoggarths. Those were the days. God bless
Bev & Ann Simpson
Dear Shirley & Family
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Bev & Ann.
George and Mary Young
Shirley and family:
Please accept our sympathy at this time of sorrow,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Shirley and family: Sorry to learn to learn of John’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
doug & karen courtney
Shirley: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on John’s passing.May he rest in peace. God Bless. Doug & Karen Courtney.
The Reitmans staff at 109 Fanshawe
Rosemary and Family, Our thoughts are with you all at your time of loss.We hope the memories lift you up in this difficult time.
Helen Swartz
Shirley & Family
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and Family for your loss.
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Helen Swartz and Family.
Don and Edith Lewis and Family
Dear Shirley and Family
We are sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a great man smiling, and ready for a chat. R.I.P John
Rosemary & Bill Schaefer
Shirley, Rosemary, Paul and families
We had heard that John had not been well, and sorry to hear of his passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jeff Schellenberger & Peggy Wilkinson
Shirley & Family:
We are so sorry to see and hear of John’s passing, he was a great man and missed by all who knew him..Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time..
Jeff & Peggy
Bob and Helen Patterson
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather, John.
Joan Hahn
Dear Shirley and family:
My sincere sympathy to you at this very sad time. I have known John
for many years. He always had a twinkle in his eye and made me laugh with his stories. John was a man with a positive attitude, and always a smile. May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand.
Sincerely Joan
Marg Prout
I extend my sincere sympathy to Shirley and family at this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ross and Marilyn Robinson
Shirley Rosemary and Paul,
We are sorry to hear of John`s Passing. Our deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Shirley and Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Joyce Gilliard
I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man and a good neighbour at Turnbull’s Grove.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
We are sorry to hear of John,s passing.Please accept our sympathy.
May he rest in peace.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
Shirley , we are so sorry for your loss. He sure put up a good fight.
There’s no more pain for him now. You take care of yourself and we’ll talk when we get back. We’ll be thinking of you this week.
Margaret Brintnell
Shirley and family
I extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult and sad time. I am thinking of you and know you will have the added strength that it takes at this time.
Amanda and Danny Kuepfer
Our deepest sympathy to all. May thoughts and prayers of loved ones bring you comfort as you grieve.
Joyce and Larry Black
Shirley, Paul, Rosemary and families –
We are very sorry to hear John passed on and he will be missed by many. He always had a smile when we met and some great conversations over the years. We send our sympathy to everyone in your great loss. Take care of each other.
Larry and Joyce, Grand Bend, On
Phyllis Todd
Rosemary, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Dave and Beth Prouty
Shirley and family we were very sorry to hear about John and we offer our sincere sympathy to you.
Dave and Beth Prouty
Shirley and family, we are very sorry to hear of John’s passing and offer our sincere sympathy to you.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dear Shirley, Rosemary and Paul and all the family.
Our deepest condolences in the passing of John, he was a good man and will be remembered by many in the Kirkton area.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Terry & Debbie Hindmarsh
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Natalie Mason
I am so sorry to hear of your loss,i always enjoyed chatting with John at the mailbox. Natalie Mason, your mail lady
Reg & Dorothy Morrison
Our deepest sympathy Shirley and to your family. Our thoughts will be with you in these difficult days ahead of you. Sorry we are unable to attend. He is at rest now.