We announce the death of John James Simpson (Orillia, Ontario), who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 83. John James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John James Simpson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sandy; his parents, Robert John “Jack” Simpson and Elsie “Jean” Kathleen Simpson; and his brother Jay “Harvey” Simpson. He is survived by: his children, Catherine Simpson, Janet Fazackerley (Richard Chamberland), Patricia Chamberland (Mark), Jeff Simpson (Laura Howard) and Dennis Simpson; his grandchildren, Jason, Chris (Shelley), Sarah (Jessica), Amy (Ryley), Jamie (Chris), Olivia (Tyler) and Natanya (Joe); his great grandchildren, Makayla (Tanner), Todd (Dannie), Amber (Rielly), Chloe (Cody), Max (Dan), Jimmy (Ashley), Abby (Alex), Ryder, Valerie, Emmett, Zoey, Charlotte and Wesley; his great great grandchildren, Isabella, Haevyn, Mason and Bennett; and his nibling Kelly Simpson-Walters (Josh). He is also survived by his family, friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Andrew’s-St. James’ Cemetery (320 Coldwater Rd W, Orillia, ON L3V3M1). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Mundell Funeral Home (79 West Street N, Orillia, ON L3V5C1).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Georgian Bay General Hospital, or Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Georgian Bay General Hospital, or Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
