Obituary of Alan Martin Simpson

His family announces with sadness the passing of Alan Simpson at Marina Point Retirement Residence after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 in his 85th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Gwen for 61 years. Dearly loved father of Deb (Treat Hull) and grandfather of Evan Simpson-Hull, brother of the late Russell Simpson and sister-in-law Jean. His family and friends will greatly miss his strength, gentle nature and kindness. Retired from Bay Distributors, Al was a lover of nature, sports, boating and sailing. For many years he enjoyed leisure time at the family cottage on Lake Temiscaming, entertaining friends and family. He and his wife also travelled extensively in many countries. In WW 2 he served as a navigator in the R.C.A.F. He had been a devoted volunteer at the North Bay Civic Hospital, a member of the Associated Canadian Travellers and the Royal Canadian Legion. The family would like to thank Dr. R. Trenker for his compassionate support throughout Al’s lengthy illness and the CCAC and ParaMed staff for their conscientious care. Cremation and private family service will be held with spring interment at Victoria Harbour Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, should you so desire, donations may be made to the St. Andrew’s United Church Memorial Fund or to the charity of your choice. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Martyn Funeral Home. Please visit our website at www.martynfh.com to light a memorial candle, leave a condolence or share a story in the Book of Memories. Arise my love, and greet the morn, A new day dawns – you are reborn. From all your earthly cares set free To soar with angels heavenly. Arise, my love, salute the sun Eternal life has just begun. One day together we will be Forever in eternity.