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George Simpson

November 19, 2010

SIMPSON, George – At London Health Sciences Centre, on Friday, November 19, 2010, George Simpson passed away in his 79th year. Loving husband of  Annice and dear father of Colin.  Sadly missed by his sister Margaret, brothers-in-law Bill and George, and the many friends he had made since moving to Canada.  George started at GM Diesel in 1964 and retired as Plant Manager after 32 years of service. During his retirement, he became a volunteer at L.H.S.C. for 16 years.  A memorial service will be conducted to celebrate George’s life at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 3 p.m. Friends will be received one hour prior.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of George are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

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Colin, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your Mother during this sad time.

~ Ross Marchildon

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~ Grant and Anne Marie Corey

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~ Derek Berghuis

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~ Your neighbours on Buttercup, Fiddlehead and Louise

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~ Sooze

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~ heather wade

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~ Kathy & Tony Michienzi

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~ Carl Diederichsen

Dearest Annice and Colin: There are no words to express our sadness in the loss of a wonderful husband and dad like George. We have known him for over 40 years and no man was more true blue or a straighter arrow than George. We have many great memories and great laughs and will never forget how he touched our lives. Our deepest sympathy to you Annice my dear dear friend and to Colin. God Bless you both.

~ Don & Pauline McCallumdmccallum@tx.rr.com

Dear Annice and Colin, please accept my sincere condolences. I learned much from George in the years that we worked together at GM Diesel, from the time he hired me in 1977 through the to the build of the Union Pacific locomotives in the 1990s. He was always a gentleman and a friend, and will be missed by many people whose lives he has touched through the years. May God bless you during this difficult time. Grant

~ Grant Corey

Dear Annice and Colin, We were so saddened to hear of George's passing, our thoughts and sympathies are with you both. On every visit from the Uk, both you and George always offered your friendship and a warm welcome to your home. George truely was an absolute Gentleman, to know him and to spend even a little time in his company was an honour.

~ Ian and Mary Lavery

Annice, I had the pleasure and honour of knowing and working with George. He was the first person to interview me when I applied to work for GMDD back in 1973. I will always remember him as a Honest and upright man and will miss him dearly in Lodge.

~ Paul Lennon

Dear Annice and Colin,Terry and I were very sorry to hear of George's passing.Terry worked with George at GM for many years, and I volunteered at LHSC with him, we are very sorry we cant be at his memorial service because we are in Florida but our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Terry and Emily Aitken

~ Terry and Emily Aitken

Dear: Annice & Colin: We are in Florida and were shocked to learn of George's Death. He seemed so healthy the last few times we saw him. He was a wonderful man and always had a great sense of humor. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We will be in touch. Love, Al & Nancy.

~ Al & Nancy Lawton

Thinking of you and your family Colin. Please accept my condolences. Sally Farrell

~ Sally Farrell

It was with much sadness that we received the news George had passed away. Gail and I retired from GM and moved to Nova Scotia and heard of his passing through friends in London. Both of us had the pleasure of working with him and had a great deal of respect for him. Please accept our sincere condolences. We as many others will miss him.

~ Gail and Steve Karbownik

Annice and Colin please accept our prayers and sincere condolences at this sad time. Sincerely, Vicky & Harvey

~ Victoria & Harvey Stirling

Dear Annice and Colin: We wish to express and deepest sympathy. We enjoyed our many visits with George. He was always a true gentleman and had a winnning smile. We will sincerely miss him. Gord and Elaine Cox

~ Gordon and Elaine Cox

Dear Annice and Colin, Laura and I are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your extended family during this time of sorrow. George was a great man, always smiling, always of good cheer. He will be greatly missed by many. God Bless.

~ Craig and Laura Rideout

Dear Annice & Colin, We are from Thamesford and Wayne worked for George in London and he was truely a great man.Wayne transfer to Woodstock but George would always stop and ask about him at the post office or Bank, Or when he would pass on his bike or at the ball park(many years ago) Our sincere sympathies to you all for the loss of a truely great man. RIP George

~ Wayne & Brenda Dunlop

Dear Annice and Colin, Tony and I have such fond memories of George from our employment days at GM. I have some wonderful memories working for George and know that he will be missed but the memories will be with us forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Kathy & Tony Michienzi

~ Kathy & Tony Michienzi

Dear Annice and Colin, Joanne and I are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your extended family during this time of sorrow. May the many wonderful memories that you have of George help you move beyond the sorrow.

~ Joanne & Sergio Marzaro

As President of the GM/GD Retiree Club, personally and also on behalf of the GM/GD Retiree Club, heartfelt condolences to Annice and family. George was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. I am going to miss his smile.

~ Kathy Lucier

Dear Annice and family: Shirley and I wish to express our deepest condolenceses to you and your family. George was a kindred spirit, a mentor to many and a wonderfull and dear friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

~ Med and Shirley Hachey

It came as quite a shock to read about George in the paper this morning. After seeing you and Colin in the store last week,I thought George was getting better. I'm saddend to realize that I won't be seeing Georges infectious smile anymore,and his teasing I so looked forward to whenever you came into the store. Mom and John always counted George and you as good friends and I will miss him as well. Call me to help out any way I can because I'm so close. Our world is a little darker without George to light it up.

~ Shelley McColl

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