Russell George Simpson
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On June 13, 2018 @ 12:05 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 17 Comments
July 10, 1923 – June 9, 2018
Proud World War II Veteran who served in the Navy on the H.M.C.S. Sarnia; Toronto Fire Department Captain with 38 years of service.
Passed away peacefully in his home in Nobleton on Saturday, June 9, 2018, Russell Simpson, at the age of 94 years, beloved husband of the late Betty Simpson, the love of his life to whom he was married for 64 years. Loving father of Carolyn Taylor, Joanne Simpson, Rusty (Kim) Simpson, and Paul (Heidi) Simpson. Cherished grandfather of Chad (Joanne) Chenette, Jennie (Wes) Pender, Emily (Dustin) Simpson, Holly (Luke Vanderhulst, Tyson Simpson, Olivia, Reiley, Jared, Noel and predeceased by Nadine Simpson. Adored great-grandfather of Sarah, Vanessa, Xavier, and Adeline Chenette; Portia, and Phoenix Russell Pender; Bennett Russell Vanderhulst. Survived by his brother Keith Simpson and missed by his many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday morning, June 18 from 10 o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment of cremated remains Nobleton Community Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family at Russell’s home afterward to share memories. If desired, memorial donations may be made to SickKids Foundation, 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Toronto M5G 2L3. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Our condolences to the Simpson family. He certainly served his country well and will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to you.
To the Simpson family.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Russ.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with every member of your family.
You were all blessed to have your Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad in your lives for so long.
He was a wonderful man, who thought so much of his family, and they in return thought so much of him.
He will always live on in all your hearts.
Our deepest condolences to the Simpson family.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the all family. Love Cora and Vivian Gentile
Our deepest condolences to the Simpson family.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your happy memories ease
the sadness of your loss.
Deepest condolences from the Thebeau family
We wish the Simpson family our condolences as well.
This is a wonderfull family who loved their Dad very much. Russ was a great father to his kids and grandfather to all the grandchildren.
A life well lived and loved is the very best.
Dave and Heather Bones
I’ll miss Uncle Russ and I’ll think of him every time I see a fire fighter or dip my toe in a lake, ocean or pool…. How many people can say their uncle swam across Lake Ontario!! A warm, funny, lovely man ….. I cherish the time I was able to spend with both Uncle Russ and Auntie Betty over the last decade and be welcomed into their home. A true family man who shared so much of our family history with me….. Much love to Carolyn, Jo, Rusty and Paul and all of the extended Simpson family
Russ; It has been a great life sharing it with you and your family. Our other brothers and parents will be also pleased to meet you again……I’ll see you soon. Love Keith
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know how very sorry we are.
Love the picture It brings back countless memories of his sharing his knowledge and talents and wisdom and experiences as he travelled through life and the love of family was always foremost and cherished and of course the love of his life Betty.
What a wonderful couple they were, always giving sharing and caring
and endless love for all who knew them. Some great memories of Florida and the local Legion and how they made me feel like family. I will always be grateful. My heart goes out to all the family and hope the treasures of time you had with him keep them both close in mind and heart.
Betty wil be delighted to welcome him. Regrettably it is doubtful I’ll be able to attend the service (with my failing vision) but rest assured my heart and prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love
Gladys Payer
Our deepest condolences at this very sad time .May all of the great memouries be forever in you’re hearts ,and know there is a special angel in heaven RIP Russ
With deepest sympathy The Goodfellow family
Dear Simpson Family
It is with a heavy heart that I send this message. I did not know Captain Simpson but I’m sure he served his country as well as the TFD honor and pride.
Rest in peace Capt.
Captain Ian Leslie (ret.)
Stn.426
Toronto Fire Service
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and my deepest sympathy
Jim Kassam
It was a privilege and honor to have been involved with Russ’s care. He will now and forever be a source of inspiration to those who strive to remain physically active throughout their lives. Rest in peace Russ. Condolences to the Simpson Family from the staff at Nobleton Physiotherapy.
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