Jim Simpson

Fort Erie, Ontario

65, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in St Catharine’s General Hospital (Ontario) after a brief but strong battle with cancer on March 11, 2015. Jim was a proud and supportive father to his three daughters, Jodi Simpson, Tami (Doug) Banfield and Lori (Wayne) Andrews all of Dartmouth. Jim loved all of his grandchildren Charlotte, Maddie, Gavin, Megan and was looking forward to meeting another in May. Jim leaves behind a loving wife Cathy (Dart), his mother Elsie (predeceased by father George) Simpson, his sister Pat (Richard) Mclennan and a very devoted friend Doris Mombourquette and her family who all reside in Ontario.

Jim, best known as "OJ" served 29 years in the Royal Canadian navy. He sailed on many ships out of the Halifax Harbor and was happy to call Halifax his home. His retirement plan was always to return to his home town of Fort Erie, Ont. and that is what he did in 2010.

Jim spent many days as a devoted fan of the Buffalo Sabre’s and the Bills. He loved a good football, hockey or golf game. Jim could always come up with the best humor; everyone who knew him remembered his smile and easy going lifestyle. In august he drove to NS from Ontario for the last time, one of his favorite summertime traditions was visiting the "girls" for a week in the summer.

As Jim had requested, he has been cremated and buried in Fort Erie, Ont. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday March 21st, 2pm in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers Donations will be accepted for the Canadian Mental Health Association or the Canadian Cancer Society. On line condolences may be viewed or sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com