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SIMPSON: John T. of Exeter formerly of Kirkton

January 18, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes 38 Condolences

SIMPSON: John T. of Exeter formerly of Kirkton

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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  1. Jo-Ann Middleton

    January 30, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    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***

  2. Judy & Harry Bond

    January 23, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Please accept our condolences

  3. Donna Perry

    January 23, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Shirley and family So sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers at this difficult time.
    Donna Perry

  4. Fred & Ann Zwaan

    January 22, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    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.

  5. Beth Webber

    January 21, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    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.

  6. Hazel & Wayne MacLeod

    January 21, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

  7. Brian Barry

    January 21, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    my thoughts and prayers are with you all….
    John will be missed.. But always in your hearts..

  8. Mary Keenan

    January 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    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

  9. Don & Shirley Gettler

    January 21, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Our sincere sympathy to you and your family as you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. Harry Hardy

    January 21, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    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

  11. Maureen Hopf

    January 20, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    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

  12. Bev & Ann Simpson

    January 20, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    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.

  13. George and Mary Young

    January 20, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Shirley and family:
    Please accept our sympathy at this time of sorrow,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  14. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    January 20, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    To Shirley and family: Sorry to learn to learn of John’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

  15. doug & karen courtney

    January 20, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Shirley: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on John’s passing.May he rest in peace. God Bless. Doug & Karen Courtney.

  16. The Reitmans staff at 109 Fanshawe

    January 20, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    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.

  17. Helen Swartz

    January 20, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    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.

  18. Don and Edith Lewis and Family

    January 20, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    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

  19. Rosemary & Bill Schaefer

    January 20, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    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.

  20. Jeff Schellenberger & Peggy Wilkinson

    January 20, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    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

  21. Bob and Helen Patterson

    January 20, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather, John.

  22. Joan Hahn

    January 20, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    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

  23. Marg Prout

    January 20, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    I extend my sincere sympathy to Shirley and family at this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  24. Ross and Marilyn Robinson

    January 19, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Shirley Rosemary and Paul,
    We are sorry to hear of John`s Passing. Our deepest sympathy at this sad time.

  25. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    January 19, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    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.

  26. Joyce Gilliard

    January 19, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man and a good neighbour at Turnbull’s Grove.

  27. Jerry and Alice MacLean

    January 19, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    We are sorry to hear of John,s passing.Please accept our sympathy.
    May he rest in peace.

  28. Pete and Gloria McFalls

    January 19, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    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.

  29. Margaret Brintnell

    January 19, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    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.

  30. Amanda and Danny Kuepfer

    January 19, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to all. May thoughts and prayers of loved ones bring you comfort as you grieve.

  31. Joyce and Larry Black

    January 19, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    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

  32. Phyllis Todd

    January 19, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Rosemary, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.

  33. Dave and Beth Prouty

    January 19, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Shirley and family we were very sorry to hear about John and we offer our sincere sympathy to you.

  34. Dave and Beth Prouty

    January 19, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Shirley and family, we are very sorry to hear of John’s passing and offer our sincere sympathy to you.

  35. Paul and Sue Robinson

    January 19, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    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

  36. Terry & Debbie Hindmarsh

    January 19, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  37. Natalie Mason

    January 19, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss,i always enjoyed chatting with John at the mailbox. Natalie Mason, your mail lady

  38. Reg & Dorothy Morrison

    January 18, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    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.

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