Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday, September 18, 2014, Betty Meeker, in her 89th year, beloved wife of Russell Simpson, the love of his life for 64 years. Loving mother of her daughters Joanne Simpson, who was born sharing her mom’s birthdate and destined to be each others best friend, and Carolyn Taylor; her sons Rusty and Kim Simpson, Paul and Heidi Simpson. Cherished grandmother of Chad and Joanne Chenette, Jennie and Wes Pender; Emily, Holly and Tyson Simpson; Olivia, Reiley, Jared, Noel and predeceased by Nadine Simpson. Adored great-grandmother of Sarah, Vanessa and Xavier Chenette; Portia and Phoenix Pender. Betty was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Her family moved to the Lakeview area just west of Toronto. Betty and Russ raised their family in Nobleton for 50 years.
The family will receive their friends at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 5750 King Road, Nobleton on Wednesday, September 24 from one o’clock until time of memorial service at 2 o’clock.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6.
Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Tom and Debbie Raven
Tom and I want to send the whole family our condolence.
Lori Manserra & Fantini Family
Our most deepest condolences to the entire family. I have fond memories of this lovely lady, seeing her at various Town festivals, selling her crafts along with Joanne. I know she will be greatly missed by her loving family. May she be in paradise and rest in peace.
Amanda Root and Natalie Harris
On behalf of us and all of your family at the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, we are so sorry for your loss Emily. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Eddy Wu
On behalf of Markham Waterworks Operations and Maintenance team, our deepest condolences to the Simpsons family. Take care Russ.
Jim and Heidi Sant
Sending our deepest condolences.
Robert & Linda Boak
Our deepest condolences to all the Simpson Family
Joe and Robin Thebeau
We are very sorry for your loss. May memories of good times help ease your hearts at this difficult time.
Vic Thakur
Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest thoughts and condolences go to you and your family through this difficult time.
Karen and Pete
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Lynda deAbaitua
Russ, Joanne, Carolyn and family,
It was our pleasure to have Betty spent time with us at the program over the years.She was a beautiful woman with a contagious smile. We will miss her and I know her friend Betty will miss her too! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
Gary Gentile and Family
Our deepest condolences to the Simpson Family. Think of you’s over this difficult time.
Lynn (Montgomery) Schneider
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I will always remember her from church, she was always full of life.
Lynn
Debbie Meeker-Mortimer
Our condolences Uncle Russ, Jo, Carolyn and family. Aunt Betty was a lovely lady. She came to visit us in the Bahamas many years ago and we had a wonderful time beach combing. I was so happy I was able to see her last year. She was fading but still had that great smile.
Love,
Debbie & Delroy
Warren Riddell
Hello Russell Simpson and Family,
Sorry to hear about Betty. She was a great lady and a friend.
Please give my regards to the Family.
God Bless you All.
Warren Riddell and Family.
Claire Malette
Our deepest condolences to the family. Aunt Betty was a very special person and will always be remembered in our hearts.
The Malette family
Everyone at Finch Contracting
On behalf of everyone at Finch Contracting, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the many happy memories you have carry you through this time of sorrow.
Bert, Massimo and all the staff at Finch Contracting.
Lynn Wilson
Carolyn,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s recent death.
Thinking of you & yours at this time.
Lynn Wilson