Robert Alfred SIMPSON

SIMPSON, Robert Alfred “Bert“ - Well known North Bay businessman Bert Simpson died peacefully at the North Bay General Hospital on Monday August 4th, 2008 at the age of 80 years with his loving wife Jacqueline “Jackie“ (nee Beaupré) by his side. Bert was the proud and loving father of Lori (Michael Prior), of Westlake Village, California, Barbi (Terry Turl) and Shelli (Donnie McLeod) of Port Perry. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Abbie, Megan, Taylor, Shea, Shannon, and Robert. Survived by his sister Helene (Bernie Campbell) and her daughter Lynn Gunn, all of Ottawa, he was predeceased by his brother Horace. Bert was involved in the automotive business in North Bay for 42 years and will be remembered by most as the owner of Bert Simpson Motors Ltd. Fully committed to everything he did he often went to great lengths to ensure that his customers were well taken care of. An avid sportsman he enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and skiing but his greatest passion was flying. He proudly owned several aircraft and flew them enthusiastically for many years. Dedicated to his community Bert was a former fund raising chairman for the Canadian Cancer Society, and was a current director of the Nipissing Village Museum. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #617 A.F & A.M., and the Rorab Shrine Club. Bert was a passionate man, determined to accomplish any task he undertook and enjoyed a wonderful full life. Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) on Thursday afternoon and evening from 2- 4 & 7 - 9 pm. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held in Trinity United Church at 11:00 am on Friday August 8, 2008. Interment will follow in Nipissing Village Cemetery. If desired donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or the heart & Stroke Fund will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be offered at www.martynfh.com. 11191359