Donald Owen Simpson
1935-2018
Donald Owen Simpson –
83, Truro. It is with the greatest of sadness that the family of
Donald Owen Simpson announce his passing on Tuesday, August 7, 2018,
at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Don was born in Sydney
to the late Harold H. and A. Hazel (Rayner) Simpson and grew up on
their farm with his sister, Anita and brother, Reagh. He was the last
surviving member of his immediate family.
In 1958, his job saw him moving to Corner Brook, Newfoundland
where he met the great love of his life, Elva. After a whirlwind
courtship, they married in 1959 and had three children: Kathy
Simpson-Giles, Great Village; Sean, Truro; Scott (Sarah), Glen
Williams, Ontario. One of his truly greatest joys was the birth of his
grandchildren and he cherished every moment he had with them. His face
would light up like a child on Christmas morning when he heard them
call out “Where’s Poppy?” He will be
missed by Courtney Giles (Ken Silver), Joshua (Nicole) Giles, Caitlin
Giles (David Meredith), all of Nova Scotia; Veronica and Charlotte
Simpson, Ontario. His pride in and love for you were immeasurable. If
his greatest joys were his grandchildren, his great grandchildren put
him over the moon. He loved Christine, Michael, Lucas and Jadyn whole
heartedly, and he had another generation who would sit on his lap
contentedly while he read to them.
Don was always involved in service organizations and groups
whose focus was on helping others. He lived the commandment that says
we should love one another. He did his part volunteering for Out of
the Cold program, sitting on committees to rehome refugees, Christmas
Gift Index and Meals on Wheels just to name a few. If there was a
need, he would be there to address it.
The family would like to thank Truro Fire Service and EHS
paramedics for their response and the nurses of Emergency Department
and IMCU. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hali
Bauld and Dr. Sarbjit Singh for their excellent care and compassion
provided in his last days.
You can join us in a celebration of his life at 2 p.m.,
Friday, August 17, 2018, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street,
Truro, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow
in Memorial Hall. In lieu of flowers, performing an act of kindness in
his memory or a donation to the charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Don’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence”
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Owen Simpson 19352018..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia