Jean E. Simpson

The death occurred peacefully at Summerset Manor, Summerside P.E.I., on Wednesday, August 6th of Jean (White) Simpson formerly of Bayview aged 95 years. Born in Murray Harbour, December 22, 1918, Jean was the last surviving member the family of the late Milton and Margaret White. Wife of the late Clifford Simpson. Mother of Margaret (the late Nick) Argue, North Granville;  Eileen (Alan) Douglas, Stanley Bridge; Joan Simpson (Paul Roderick), Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; Karen (Chris) Slater, Margate and Bruce (Susan) Simpson, Bayview. Also survived by grandchildren, Maureen Blake, Joanne Argue, Jeff (Kelly) Douglas, Kevin Douglas, Lindsay Roderick, Jonathan Roderick, Brent Slater and his friend Elizabeth Campbell, Natalie Slater (Michael Fuller), Sarah Simpson, Ryan Simpson and Marshall (Tara) Matheson. Also by great grandchildren Lane Blake, Asha Blake, Presley Larkin, Abby Douglas, Connor Douglas, Louis Fuller, and Nate Matheson. Also lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews.

Jean was a life-time member of Sterling WI, Stanley Bridge and a member of the Baptist Church in Cavendish. She loved to write poetry which she often recited in front of appreciative audiences in the community. She liked walks on the shore, taking care of her garden, looking after grandchildren and baking cookies for them, picking berries, reading, cooking meals for her family and baking bread. She enjoyed visiting Murray Harbour and the many visits that her sisters and brothers made to the Island.

We would like to thank the staff of Summerset Manor for their excellent care over the years.. Thanks especially to everyone who was there to make Mom's passing comfortable and easier for the family.

Resting at the Davison Funeral Home Kensington for visitation on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.  Funeral Monday in the Davison Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 p.m.  Interment in the Cavendish Cemetery.  If so desired contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, the Summerset Manor, or The College of Piping. 

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