With heavy hearts we share John’s passing at 89 years of age on February 17th, 2025. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Morna, on October 29th, 2022. John and Morna met riding the train to work in Dublin and immigrated to Vancouver Canada in 1966 with their two children, Paul and Nicola. John and Morna loved the outdoors, and the family spent many happy years camping and later at beloved cabins, first at Chilliwack Lake and later at Deka Lake.
The first half of John’s career was spent in the automobile insurance industry as an adjuster where John developed a passion for assisting injured accident victims and their families. This passion led to John and Morna’s decision to form Simpson Rehab Management which allowed John to provide customized care for his clients. John also helped form the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association.
John is survived by his brother Allen in Dublin Ireland, son Paul (Wendy), daughter Nicola, grandchildren Sean, Devin, Brendan, Nina and Roni and great grandchildren, River, Nora, Tao, Levon, August and Tripp.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the compassionate care John received at Fort Langley Seniors Community.
A celebration of life for John and Morna will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Newlands Golf Course in Langley.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the to the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association.
March 7th, 2025
John was a dear friend and mentor. I miss our lunches, weekly chats and the many laughs we shared over the years. I've never known anyone as kind, charming and determined to support people in need. The world is a better place because of him.
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