My sincere condolences to the Simpson family. Uncle Gary was a great guy and will be missed.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Simpson on October 2, 2019, at the Kirkland Lake District Hospital, Kirkland Lake, at the age of 68.Surviving to mourn his loss are his spouse Brenda; his father James Simpson, brother Neil (Judy), sister Marlene (Gerry), his sons; James (AnneMarie), Chris, Bob, Derek (Megan), Adrian, his step children; Chris, his wife Jaimie and family, Kimberly; his grandchildren; MacKenzie and Aiden, his beloved best friend Koko and his many nieces, nephews, family and friends.Gary was predeceased by his mother Gladys Simpson.Gary was born in Kirkland Lake and grew up in Dane. His work took him to Kapuskasing where he made some lifelong friends from Northern Telephone. Gary moved back to Kirkland Lake after a few years where he raised his family and enjoyed the finer things in life such as; woodworking, fishing, spending time at home with his best friend Koko and tending to his garden. Gary was a quiet man who always enjoyed a good laugh. He will be remembered for always being there to help a lending hand to whoever needed it.A celebration of life for Gary will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87 in Kirkland Lake on Tuesday October 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Kirkland Lake District Hospital.The family would like to thank the staff at the Kirkland Lake Hospital for their services and to friends and family who visited him in the last couple years.“There’s always time for one more cast.”Offer Condolence for the family of Gary Kenneth Simpson