Maxine Constance NORTON

SIMPSON, Maxine Constance (nee Norton) Peacefully on Thursday January 31, 2008, at the age of 87. Predeceased by her beloved husband Stewart Brown Simpson, founder of S.B. Simpson Ltd. Loving mother of Craig Simpson and his wife Diana of Burlington, and Sharon Fleming and her husband The Reverend Michael Fleming of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Jamie Olmstead), Scott (Caroline), Sarah Fleming and Andrew Fleming. Proud great-grandmother of Haley, Ethan, Rachel, Olivia and Nigel. Big sister of Bill Norton (Letty) of Burlington and Don Norton (Sue) of Mississauga. Maxine was a faithful and active member of East Plains United Church for more than 50 years. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sunrise Retirement Home for their compassionate care, particularly during these last months. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, Burlington on Thursday February 14 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 where a celebration of Maxine's life will be held on Friday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 2/8/2008 - 2/9/2008