Richard Gordon SIMPSON

SIMPSON II Cor. 5:8 Reverend Richard Gordon Simpson, peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour with his loving wife and family at his side, at Longworth Long Term Care on Thursday, May 6, 2004 in his 99th year. Beloved husband of Della Simpson for 77 years. Della just recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Dear father of Eileen Taves (Bill) of Colorado Springs, Gordon Simpson (Marilyn) of Waterville, Ohio, Shirley Burrows (Bruce) of London and Joyce Perry (Will) of Sun City West, Arizona. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson David and granddaughter Joy Lynn. Richard pastored in churches in Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Ontario. Following this, Richard also travelled as an evangelist for four years, then representative for World Vision Canada. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, May 10 at 11 a.m. by Rev. Michael Wilkins. Interment in Bells Corners, Ontario. Memorial contributions to World Vision would be gratefully acknowledged. The Ottawa Citizen