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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SIMPSON, James Charles (Jim) (OJ) - Of Fort Erie, Ont., age 65, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in St. Catharine's General Hospital, Ontario, after a brief but strong battle with cancer, on March 11, 2015. Jim was a proud and supportive father to his daughters, Jodi Simpson, Tami (Doug) Banfield and Lori (Wayne) Andres, all of Dartmouth. Jim loved all of his grandchildren, Charlotte, Maddie, Gavin, Megan and was looking forward to meeting another in May. Jim leave behind a loving wife, Cathy, Dartmouth, his mother, Elsie (predeceased by father, George) Simpson; his sister Pat (Richard) Mclennan; and a very devoted friend, doris Mombourquette and her family who all reside in Ontario. Jim, best known as "OJ", served 29 years in the Royal Canadian navy. He sailed on many ships out of Halifax Harbor and was happy to call Halifax his home. His retirement plan was always to return to his home town of Fort Erie, Ont., and this is what he did in 2010. Jim spent many days as a devoted fan of the Buffalo Sabres and the Bills. He loved a good football, hockey or golf game. Jim could always come up with the best humor; everyone who knew him remembered his smile and easy-going lifestyle. In August, he drove to Nova Scotia from Ontario for the list time; one of his favorite summertime traditions was visiting the "girls" fora week in the summer. As Jim ahd requested, he has been cremated and buried in Fort Erie. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 21st at 2 p.m. in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the Canadian Mental Health Association or Canadian Cancer Society.
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