Simpson – Ewart Allan “Joe”, age 74, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, on Friday, October 28, 2022, after a very short illness.
Born in Orangeville, Ontario, Joe was a son of the late Allan and Merle (Avison) Simpson.
Joe worked at a couple of jobs before he found the job he loved, as owner/operator of his own truck, doing runs through the USA and parts of Canada. He did this until he retired in 2002 and moved to Nova Scotia.
In his younger days Joe was a hockey player, but in later years playing crib and NASCAR were his passions.
Joe and his wife Sandi spent winters traveling in the southern USA for a number of years, but also traveled across Canada and the USA extensively.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandi; sister in law, Debra (Allan) Cameron of Ontario, nephews, Scott and Steven; many long time friends.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, N.S. At Joe’s request, there will be no funeral service at this time. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens County SPCA or to Elder Dog, Lunenburg. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Jim & Betsy MacAleese
Such a shock that Joe is gone. He was a big part of the community in his own quiet way and will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to Sandi and all Joe’s family.
Helen Fox
So sad to hear that Joe has passed. Many good memories at the Port bingo. Condolences to all of Joe’s family..
Charmaine Stevens
Duane and I are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a wonderful community member and will be greatly missed. Thinking of you Sandi. Xoxo
janet and laurie clattenburg
We are so sorry for your loss.
Margaret Leslie
Sandy my thoughts and preys are with you at this time Joe will be missed by alot of us and his smile and jokes RIP Joe
Donna & Paul Dowling
Dear Sandi we are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Tish
Dearest Sandi , my deepest sympathies go out to you ! Joe was a special Guy and I know you will miss him terribly! Take care my friend , we never know when it’s our turn !
Karen Barnes
Dear Sandi,
I’m shocked and so very sad to read this. Joe was such a sweet guy and I always enjoyed working with him. Everyone liked Joe. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers as you grieve his loss.
Anna Mueller & Markus J. Heinis
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch.
We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived.
And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
(Unknown)
Our deepest sympathy to Sandi & the Simspon family.
Marilyn Cockerill
Sandi, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing, please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jim and Marilyn Cockerill
Grant & Sherry Bishop
Oh Sandi, we feel so sad. We are grateful for Joe’s kindness and friendship and had assumed we would be sharing good times for many more years. The way he wore bell-bottoms and platform shoes for disco night said a lot about what a great sport he was. It is very hard to imagine future get-togethers without Joe’s smile and humour.
Joy McDonald
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was so friendly whenever we met.
Paul & Shelley Connolly
Very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Thinking of you Sandi.
Larry and Grace Stevens
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathy and blessings to you Sandi and all of Joe’s extended family.
Brenda
Sympathy to Sandi, really enjoyed seeing him at Port bingo. He always asked how Dave was doing..
Doris Grant -Ethier.
Sandi, was shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s passing he will be missed. A great friendly person he will be missed by a great many people always had a friendly word for everyone RIP Joe.
Susan Levy
Grief is not about forgetting, but about remembering. It’s the remembering that gives you the strength to keep going. As you grieve your husband Joe, please know there is a lot of us who are mourning along with you and that you are in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers. My sincere condolences to you Sandy.
Rick and Jo-Ann Baker
Sandi,
Such a shock in hearing of Joe’s passing. His presence in the community will be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Elsa & John Toplis
Sandi,
We are so sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He will surely be missed. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Elsa & John
Sue Morton
Sandi – I am so very sorry to learn this. Joe was a very kind man with a wonderful grin. Sending you love, and wishes for comfort and peace.
Ruby hatt
Sandi, so sorry for your loss joe was a wonderful man he will be miss rip joe
Monica MacNeil
Sandi, I am sorry to hear about Joe, my thoughts and sympathy for you and your family.
Tracey
My much-loved “second dad” will be missed more than I can say. You have both been so supportive of me right from day one, I am so grateful for that, and devastated that he left so suddenly. I am very grateful we had such a happy visit at Thanksgiving. Love always Tracey
QUEENIE AND PHIL IRWIN
PHIL AND i ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS OF JOE.
PLEASE KNOW WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME .
Connie & Fred Hynick
Sandi,WE were shocked to hear of Joe’s passing.Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Charles & Barbara Corkum
Sandi, Charles and I were so shocked and saddened to hear about Joe. As you face the difficult days ahead, take comfort in your wonderful memories that you will treasure forever. We are thinking of you at this sad and most difficult time. Take care.
Deborah Lemon
So sorry for your loss, Sandi. Joe was one of the first people we met when we moved to Port Medway over 5 years ago. His kindness will always be remembered with fondness.
Deb and Jeff Lemon
Walter and Elizabeth Bethell
Dear Sandi. We send heartfelt sympathy to you and family. Joe was a special part of Port Medway. His quiet smile and gentle help will be missed and remembered by many for a long time.
Heather Stevens
Sandi,
I was so shocked when I learned of Joe’s passing today….I just saw him two weeks ago at the mail for the fist time in forever. We had a little chat. He was such a nice Man….I know Mom has lots of great memories with Joe at Bingo. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Heather and John Stevens & Rita Veinot
Ed and Nancy Laverty
Sandi, we like everyone else were shocked and saddened to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. He and Ed go way back to when they were growing up in Orangeville. We still have a picture of them on the same hockey team. It looks like they were about 10 years old. He will be missed by many “old” friends but most of all by you. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love, Ed and Nancy
Barbara Burns
Dear Sandi,
So shocked and saddened to hear
about Joe. Words can’t ease
your pain, but I know so many people
are holding you in their hearts right now.
Sincerest condolences to you at this
great loss. Joe was a sweet, likeable guy
and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Brian and Cathie Mourre
Sandi,
Brian sure enjoyed his random talks with Joe if he happened to catch him on one of his bicycle rides. He said the best thing about Joe was that big smile and the fact that he always listened when someone was talking to him. We often laugh about that Port Grocer New Years party… you know the one with the red platform shoes and the bell bottoms. Joe was best dressed for that. He was a lovely person, and he will be missed by many.
We are hoping you find some comfort knowing we are all thinking of you and sad for the loss of Joe..
Cathie and Brian.
Bernadette
Sandi so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May all your memories help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
maurice whynot
Mary and Maurice
Sandi
We are so sorry for your loss Joe was a very special person and one that was easy to get along and work with and will be well missed.
Liz Hunter
Hi Sandi,
It was such a shock to hear of Joe’s passing. He and I had many good games together at Vogler’s Cove and the Legion in Liverpool. He loved his card games,(especially if we won) and he was such good company to be with. He was very proud of your goodies that you would make for the Vogler’s Cove games, Thinking of Jop always brings a smile to my face. My heart goes out to you. 52 years is such a long time to be with someone. Take care of yourself.
Phil and Deb Melanson
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our hearts go out to Sandi and family in your time of loss. Always enjoyed talking to Joe when we got the chance.
Liz and Harv Bishop
With shock we learned of Joe’s passing!!
We grieve for your loss, Sandi!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time!!
It will be different in Port not seeing him!!
May God give you peace!!
Liz and Harv Bishop
Sally Fader
Dear Sandi :
I was so pleased I got to talk to you yesterday. I could tell you are a very strong person while talking with you. Joe was a great person, quiet, but full of fun. He is certainly going to be missed.
You are in my thoughts daily.
Byron Whynacht
My sincere condolences to you Sandi. It was a shock to the community to hear about Joe,s sudden passing. One never knows how long we are here for.
Dan and Alex
Port Medway will be the less for the passing of Joe. He was quiet, unassuming with a good sense of humour.
Our condolences to Sandi and the family at this time.
Joan and Larry Weagle and Branch #038 Legion
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was truly a good friend and will surely be missed by all the Cribbage Player’s from Branch #038 Legion in Liverpool
Heather Stevens
Sandi,
I was so shocked to learn Joe had passed away. I just saw him at the post office not long ago and said :long time no see!” and we had a little chat. He was a very nice mankind a great volunteer to our community. I know my Mom has lots of memories of him from Bingo. Please know you are in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss.
Heather & John Stevens
Terri Longmire
Joe’s family
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was so wonderful especially at the Port Bingo. Rest in Peace Joe
Laverne -Adrie Kirkness, Orangeville
Sandi: The number of condolence messages here is indicative of the number of Joe’s friends and is no doubt, comforting for you. Bingo and Cribbage activities will not be quite the same in Port Medway. Our recent visit from Orangeville Ontario was most enjoyable and we now feel we should have stayed longer to reminisce more about high school days back in the mid ’60s at ODSS. I will say that Joe contributed to my self-confidence in Grade 12 when he not only motivated me to run for Student Council President, but the very next day had made a huge “VOTE FOR Laverne” sign and mounted it on the GYMN wall. He quickly became the unofficial campaign manager! Thank you, Joe. Your passing is way too soon.
The Bakers
Shocking to hear of Joes passing. We shared a lot of great times over the years. Our deepest sympathy and love – Willis, Val and Monica
Ken Mosher
Sandy Ken & I were so sorry to hear of Joes passing.Sending sincere condolences to you at this very sad time.Cherish all the wonderful memories you shared. Ken & Shirley
Dian & Bruce Smith
Dear Sandi
You have been to “Hell “ and back twice !
Imagine Joe and Maggie playing together over “ the Rainbow Bridge “ ( along with our seven ) !
Port Medway is in mourning.
Sincerely
Dian Bruce and Buddy
Sibylle Bechtold
Dear Sandi,
there are people who seem so alive in their own way that, when they are gone, they leave sometimes a quiet, but always an empty space behind. Joe feels like such a person to me.
I am thinking of you and how you must miss him. We all do.
A warm heart-to-heart hug! Sibylle
Ken and Wendy Farmer
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and family.
Anne Cameron
So sad to hear of Joes passing. A very lovely man. Sincere condolences.
Anne Cameron
Vicki Amirault
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear this Sandi, my thoughts are with you. He was such a wonderful man. I know him and Dad had a great time when they were together.
Ali Hoselton
Sandi,
I have only just heard about Joe’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. It was always a treat to see Joe walk through the doors of The Port Grocer – I feel lucky to have gotten to know him. Such a loss for the community, he will be missed.
Thinking of you,
Ali