Lorna Ruth Simpson (Dove)
After a long battle with C.O.P.D Lorna with difficulty took her last breath on January 6, 2024 in her 83rd year. She went out with the fight she was known for by making sure the hospital staff knew exactly what she wanted. Wife to the late Donald Simpson, Mother, Grandma, Aunt and friend to many.
Daughters Leanne (Kevin) McTaggart and Cheryl Simpson. Her grandchildren Leslee, Brent and Rebecca Clark, her brothers the late Wayne (Mary) Dove and Kevin (Kathy) Dove, In-laws Joan (Bob) Griffith, the late Douglas (Cecilia) Simpson and many nieces, nephews and many cousins will miss her bluntness, humour and telling us how it is.
Growing up in Schomberg she could be found looking after her brothers or working at Dove’s Meat Market. She met her late husband Don on a blind date and the joke was often jokingly said he mainly stayed for the meat. Lorna and Don loved their pool parties, inviting many to enjoying the fun, sun, BBQ and corn roasts. She loved her country music and could kick up her heels and let loose on the dance floor.
During her career she worked as a Bookkeeper at Lovell Drugs in Oshawa and Master Feeds in Port Perry. She finally found her crew at Whitby Mental Health Centre where she retired from. Running joke in our household was if she took her name tag off at work, she would fit right in.
Lorna was a friend to all and a trip to the grocery store was often hours long as she would need to talk to everyone she knew. Her colourful language and outspokenness have got-ten her in Facebook Jail a few times over the years which she wore like a badge of honour. Protective of those she considered family and friends, she would give them the shirt off her back to help but put some cards in her hand and all bets are off being a card shark that she was and fiercely competitive at a card table. She will be joining the antics happening at the card table with Luella Dove, Gordon Logan and Ora Piersey. Our fondest memories in our childhood were listening to the 4 of them play cards, we smile now knowing the bickering has begun once again.
Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Interment Service will be held at Trinity Cemetery Beeton on Saturday June 1, 2024 at 1pm. Followed by a Celebration of Lorna’s Life at Rod Abrams Funeral Home “Cliffside Hall” 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, from 1:30- 3:30pm with a time of spoken family remembrances at 2pm . If desired donations to Trinity United Church Beeton Ontario or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Graveside Interment
Trinity Cemetery
285 Main Street West, Beeton Ontario
Saturday June 1, 2024
1:00pm
Celebration of Life
Rod Abrams Funeral Home - Cliffside Hall
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday June 1, 20241:30pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Kennedy (Seabrook) says
From an Eastern cousin. I was shocked to hear of Lorna’s passing. My sympathy to all her family. Please keep in touch.
Ruth Kennedy( Seabrook)
Beth (Moffatt) & Larry Creighton says
To all Lorna’s Family
Our sincere condolence in the passing of a dear cousin & friend, I will certainly miss talking to you Lorna on a daily bases, you always gave me a run down of all our relatives
& for this I am very grateful. To you Leanne & Cheryl, she was a wonderful Mom & loved all of her families. I am so happy after many years that we connected again.
R I P Lorna, I will miss you very much. HUGS
Beth (Moffatt) & Hubby Larry & Family.
john matson says
leanne cheryl and family sorry to hear of lornas passing always enjoyed talking wit her at family outings
Doug Groombridge says
My condolences to all of Lorna’s family. I have been blessed several times by Lorna and the Dove family over the years to whom I am forever grateful.
Blessings to all
Doug Groombridge
Dave Cober says
Leanne Cheryl and family, so sorry for your loss.
My Condolences to you all.
Dave Cober
Mary Matson Pelkey says
Condolences to your family,
Darryl Griffith says
My aunt Lorna was an amazing person one I will miss and remember forever condolences to all who will miss her.
Todd Marchant says
To Cheryl, Leanne, Kevin and all of Lorna’s extended family,
My most sincere condolences go out to you all.
I don’t have a single memory of Lorna that doesn’t put a smile on my face. One great lady.
I hope the many wonderful memories will help you through this time of loss.
Rest In Peace Lorna,
Todd Marchant
Lorna&Doug Graham says
Our hearts go out to the family. She is now at peace.
Tony & Bobbi Douglas says
Our sincere condolences to the Dove and Simpson families at this difficult time.
Lynne Meeker says
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this very difficult time. May your memories help you to cope with the loss of your Mom.
Lynne and Andy Meeker
Judy Yorke says
In loving memory of Lorna. Schomberg days, Dove’s Meat Market, Russell & Luella… My family had KIng’s Restaurant on the main drag. Remembering Wayne driving by in his purple Duster, while Mary & I waitressed. I was Maid of Honour in his marriage to Mary. Dear Wayne, taken way too soon. Lorna & Don’s visit to Jasper. How she loved her girls! Sincere condolences to Leanne, Cheryl & families. May she be at rest in peace ❤️
Mary Wiley says
Our very deepest sympathies to the Simpson and Dove families on Lorna’s passing . May our thoughts and prayers help you through this very sad time
Garry and Mary Wiley
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak says
Robert and Linda (Hollingshead) Boak
We would to send our condolences to all the Families. I went to school with Lorna. This was a real shock when I hear this news. At least she is resting in piece with no pain. Again our condolences to you all.
Joanne Proper- Thorley says
Leanne, Cheryl, And family
It is with heart felt sadness to hear of your dear Mother,Grandmother, Mother-in-law and Sister’s passing. May she rest in peace .
When we were younger we lived across the street from each other in Schomberg. We had many great times together growing up in our teens and also in our later years. David and I will miss you my dear friend . You are now together with your family in heaven.