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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SIMPSON, John Murray (Jack) - age 84, of Halifax. Jack passed away peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax, on the morning of September 1, 2013. Jack, as he was known by his friends and family, served his country for 25 years with the Royal Canadian Navy and retired as a Petty Officer 1st Class. Jack spent a further 10 years with the Canadian Coast Guard. Jack and the love of his life, Clara, spent 20 years as Snowbirds at their second home in Florida. He was a former member of the Masons and Shriners. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 64-plus years, Clara (Nickerson) and their children, Linda Simpson, Windsor; Donna Olsen (Carmen), Truro; Iohn (Leanna), Ft. Saskatchewan Alta.; Jim, Halifax and Stephen (Denise), Dartmouth. Jack was a and father to Troy Simpson (Sonja): Colin Olsen, Bethanne Robinson (Danny), Jennifer Simpson and Alyssa and Natasha Simpson. He was also very fortunate to be a great-grandfather to CJ Olsen, Cody Simpson, Ryan and Paige Robinson, and Reid and Norah Simpson. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 6, in Cole Harbour Funeral Home, 1234 Cole Harbour Rd., Cole Harbour. Jack’s family sends a special thank-you to the nurses and doctors who cared for Jack during his stay on the 4th floor (west wing of Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building. Thank you also to the staff who cared for Jack at the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, including the Abbie J. Lane 9th floor staff and Canadian Red Cross who supplied Jack with necessary equipment for his brief stay at home. Donations to Canadian Red Cross in Jack’s name would be welcome.
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