Passed away peacefully at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Fleming Simpson (2010). Cherished mother of Ron and Karen Simpson, and Dale and Nika Simpson. Proud grandma of Carrie and Anthony Triebner, Ronald Simpson; Ryan Simpson and Carly Hull and great-grandma of Stuart, Henry, and Rachel Triebner, Jillian, and Jaime Simpson, and Lilly Simpson. Dear sister-in-law of Peter Black, and Jack Triebner. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and Edna Anderson, great-grandson James Simpson, her three sisters; Marg Triebner, Jean Black, and Helen Reid, and brother-in-law Don Reid.
Doris was a very hardworking woman. She loved her life on the farm; cutting grass, gardening, or picking stones, she loved it all. Doris had a great sense of humour, always ready for a joke.
Cremation has taken place. A small memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Thames Road Elimville United Church, 71209 Elimville Line RR 3 EXETER on Saturday, March 16 beginning at 1:30 PM. A private family interment will be held at the Exeter Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Thames Road Elimville United Church or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Pam Bieman
To a very special lady who meant a lot to Rhoda and Bill Rohde (Bill was my father’s cousin). Spent alot of time with both him and then Rhoda at the Nursing Home. She spoke so fondly of her and their long friendship (both were truly of holders of memories and stories of the past).
Janette Hudson
Nika and family sorry to hear the loss of your mom
Brenda Hern
Ron, Karen, Dale,Nika and families – sending our condolences to you all . Doris always kept her sense of humor – she was a special lady. Mom recalled on Doris’ recent birthday how she remembers the day she was born. Many memories… thinking of you – hugs – Ivan and Brenda
Ralph & Denise Batten
Ron and Karen, Dale and Nika and families our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ralph and Denise
James Weston
To all of Doris’ family – Our sincere sympathy in your loss.
Helen and Jim Weston
Sharon Passmore
Ron,Karen,Dale,Nika & family. So sorry to hear of Doris passing away. May all the wonderful memories you have of her fill the empty space in your hearts.
Joanne McIntosh
Ron and Karen, Dale and Nika and Families,
We are so sorry to hear about Doris. She was a great Thames Road neighbour, and always had a smile when she greeted you.
Sincerely, Joanne Hodgert McIntosh
Jim and Marilyn Skinner
So sorry to hear of Doris passing! She was a great lady to everyone!
Karl & Erin Regier
Sincere condolences, remembering her always outside working with a smile on her face. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karl & Erin Regier
Brenda (Parsons) Martene
To: Ron & Karen / Dale & Nika / & Families . . .
A mother’s Love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on- like a Legacy of Love that will forever be with you. May that Love surround you now and bring you peace.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.”
I am sending my heartfelt sympathies to you at this difficult time as you say good-bye & mourn the loss of an especially important lady in your lives. Doris was such a lovely person, always smiling, cheerful, kind-hearted, sincere, hard-working, just a remarkable woman who along with your dad, Fleming raised a wonderful family. I have fond memories of both your parents from earlier years of when they were best friends of my late parents Jack & Marion Parsons. My Mom, as well as myself would meet up with Doris & the other Thames Road Church ladies at Tim Horton’s in Exeter after church most Sunday mornings for girl’s talk. We missed our visits with Doris when she was admitted as a patient at the Exeter Villa.
As you gather to mourn your Mom, may loving memories replace your tears with smiles of happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. It is always hard to see our once lively parents age & eventually leave this world behind – but know your Mom & Dad is reunited once again forever in Heaven. ❤️
Speaking on behalf of myself & my siblings of the “Parsons Family” – we will be keeping your entire family in our thoughts & prayers. I will be thinking & praying for you as you mourn & celebrate your beautiful Mom – HUGS to all! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Sincerely, Brenda (Parsons) Martene ❤️
Cathy Batten
Ron & Karen, Dale & Nika and Family
My sincere condolences to each of you at this sad time. I have so many wonderful Memories & photos of Aunt Doris, I will Cherish forever. She is now at peace and will be another angel looking out for us all. Thinking of you all & sending hugs❤️
Cathy
Bruce
Condolences to you, Ron and Dale, and your families. I have been thinking about your mother since learning of her passing. She was quite a person—hardworking, passionate, direct, funny and kind. I could mention so many more. I am so glad that she was my aunt.
Melonie Miller
Ron, Karen, Carrie, Ron Jr. & families
Everyone loved Doris, her smile & quick wit & her ambition. A pleasure as a neighbour & one of our UCW ladies.
Treasure your time with her ♥️
Barry & Melonie
Borland Family
Ron,Karen,Dale,Nika and Family.
Please accept our condolence in the passing of Doris.
Doris a wonderful friend and neighbour for many years.
Doris and Mom had many fun times together over the years,Doris will be missed.
Betty,Brad and Darlene,Kennedy,Matthew and Jeff
Kay Grubb
We would like to give deepest condolences to the Simpson family on the passing of Doris. She was great neighbor, allways there to help, good gardener and with great memories with her and Fleming.
Don & Janis Richardson
To the Simpson family,
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of Doris- a very sincere hard working lady.
Don & Janis Richardson
Lynda (Parsons )Conlin
so sorry to read of Doris; passing…used to stay with Marg and the family many times while going to school …hold on tight to all your wonderful memories…
Margaret Prout
Sincere condolences to all the Simpson family. I always enjoyed having a
conversation with Doris. She was such an energetic lady, and Doris always
had a good story to tell you. Cherish your wonderful memories !
Heather Regier
So sorry for your loss
Lynne (Hern) Haughton
Sending my sincerest condolences.
I remember fondly delivering the mail to Doris years ago. She would run out the laneway in her rubber boots to meet me. That lady could run!!
Always so cheerful she would leave me chuckling the rest of my mail route.
May you cherish the memories of Doris during your grief.
She was one of the best!
Wendy Kerslake
Ron and Karen, Dale and Nika and families.
So sorry for your loss. Doris was such a hard working, fun loving gal! Memories of when Jim worked for her and then when she worked for us is produce. When I think of Doris I will remember her hearty chuckle and fabulous stories!
Smile as you keep her memory alive and share all the good times!
Wendy
Alice and Jerry MacLean
So sorry to read of Doris passing.
She is such a loss to the family,but such treasured moments we are sure you all must have had with her in her lifetime.
Don’t let those memories go…they will sustain you in your days to come. smile when you think of her and you will see her smiling at you.
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Larry and Sharon Lynn
To all of Doris’ family we extend our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Ron, Dale and families
Sorry to learn of Doris’s passing. She is reunited with Fleming now.
Our condolences to all.
Brad Dietrich
Very saddened
We’ll never forget her zing!!
Thinking of you all.
Brad , Shari & Jaden
Terry Walkom( MacLean)
Dear Simpson family: So sorry for your loss. Doris was always outside working (gardening, cutting grass etc.) whenever I drove past. My Dad said that was the Anderson in her!
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Our deepest sympathies to all of Doris’ family. We are thinking of all of you at this time.
Kim Mckay
Ron and Karen and families
My deepest condolences in the loss of Doris, she was always friendly and very kind to my mom. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Tom & Noella Triebner
Sincere condolences to the Simpson Family. Doris will always be remembered as a real fun person with a big smile Cherish all those precious memories .
Anne & Ted Kernick
To Doris’ family,
So sad to see that she had passed away, but we know her quality of life has not been great lately. She was definitely one of our favourite neighbours & probably one of the hardest workers in the area. Every job she did was at a half run! It was always great to chat with her.
We know you have many memories to comfort you now.
Don and Brenda Triebner
So sorry to hear about Doris. Deepest sympathies to the Simpson families.
John and Sandy Ulch
To the Simpson Family we send our sincere sympathy. Doris was a fun to be around I always enjoyed her company. May she rest in peace.
Beth Cooper
My sincere sympathy to all of Doris’s family
My thoughts are with you at this sad time
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to the Simpson family on the passing of Doris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy Miller
Ron,Karen and families, so sorry to learn of Doris’ passing.
Curlers, hair pins , and hair wrapped in kerchief and always making us laugh. Tuesday night Fat Ladies night Those are my favorite memories of Doris.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Carrie and family
I am so sorry to hear about your mom,grandmother and mother in law. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Carrie & Anthony Sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandmother
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Family.
Michele (Triebner)Hunt
My deepest sympathies to Carrie and all the family. So hard to lose your Grandma. Thinking of you.
jack triebner
Sorry To hear That Doris Passed Away
To The Simpson Family We Offer Our Condolence ‘s From
Betty Blue and myself here in Exeter .
Kathy Kirk
Sorry to learn that (Aunt) Doris passed away. She always had a smile and laugh wherever she was.
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sincere condolences to all who new and loved Doris.
George and Sue Wilson
Ron and Karen, Dale and Nika and families, Jillian and Jaime, heartfelt condolences on Doris’ passing. She was a lovely woman. George remembers Doris and her sisters when they were all young. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers.
Kevin and Kim Hern
To the Simpson family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Doris. She was a lovely lady. Always nice to have a chat with. She will be missed. May you have some peace with all your memories.
Kevin and Kim Hern