SIMPSON, Robert Mark
1935-2025
With family nearby, Bob passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of more than 66 years, Barbara and his children Carrie and her husband Owen, Bill and his wife Sharon, and Benjamin. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Kaitlyn and Christopher. He is survived by his sister Dorene Hogg and his brother-in-law William Bradfield and predeceased by his sister Donna Ernest and his brother-in-law Kenneth Hogg. Bob was born in Ingersoll, Ontario to Jean and Mark Simpson. Bob graduated from the University of Western Ontario Business School and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He was a partner at KPMG and predecessor firms. Bob was a charter member of Westmount Presbyterian Church where he served as elder, clerk of session and treasurer. He served as president of the London branch of the Canadian Red Cross and Treasurer and VP of the Ontario Division. Bob was an avid curler and longtime member of the Highland Golf and Country Club. Friends and family will be received on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 11:30 am until 12:15 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral will follow in the chapel at 12:30 pm with Reverend Tim Raeburn-Gibson officiating. Those who wish to make a memorial donation are asked to consider Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
Bob was a true gentleman and a long time supporter of Westmount Presbyterian!
Sending sincere condolences at this sad time!
Mary Abbey
January 28, 2025 at 10:38 am
Carrie I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keeping you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Mary Abbey – Holy Trinity 234
Joyce Trapp
January 28, 2025 at 1:36 pm
Friends
Sending my sincere condolences to the Simpson family
Heather Fudge
January 29, 2025 at 5:58 am
My deepest condolences on your loss. He was a good man and will be dearly missed.
Paul Andrews
January 29, 2025 at 7:19 am
Bob was my partner at KPMG He will be missed. Sincere Condolences to his family for their loss.
Rob Ernest
January 29, 2025 at 8:26 am
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Bob.From his nephew Rob Ernest and family.
Glen and Louise Nichols
January 29, 2025 at 9:06 am
Carrie and Owen — Wish weren’t living so far away, but we’ll be thinking of you and all your family this week.
Marg and Tony Mitchell
January 29, 2025 at 11:50 am
Dear Barb and family:
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. We have great memories of curling at Highland with you both.
Also, he did wonderful work when my mother, Evelyn Cryderman, needed to pay capital gains on our cottage.
My mother also enjoyed seeing you both while attending services at Westmount Presbyterian church.
We are unable to attend the visitation, but our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
ROSEMARY CLEARY
January 29, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Carrie,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
RoseMary Cleary
Bill Murphy
January 29, 2025 at 4:37 pm
I had the privilege of working closely with Bob in the 90s, and succeeding him following his retirement as the audit and advisory partner on a number of his key clients in the Catholic healthcare system.
Bob’s integrity, kindness and mentorship served as important influences on my career through to my own recent retirement.
I always think of Bob when driving the 401 between London and KW – he was part of the survey crew during his university years when the highway was being built.
My most sincere condolences and best wishes to Bob’s dear family and friends.
Michael Stol
January 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Carrie, Owen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the distinct honour of working alongside Bob is leadership at Westmount Presbyterian. I had so much respect for a man who was thoughtful, loving, and gracious in his relationships. He loved his God, his church and his family with great passion. I will remember him with great affection.
Bonnie Adamson
January 29, 2025 at 9:04 pm
My sincere condolences to all the Simpson family.
Bonnie Adamson
Doreen Garrett (Mc Taggart)
January 30, 2025 at 10:15 am
My sympathy to you Barb and to your family. I have fond memories of shared times at Westmount Presbyterian Church. Bob enriched this area by his life work and interests.
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Bob was a true gentleman and a long time supporter of Westmount Presbyterian!
Sending sincere condolences at this sad time!
Carrie I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keeping you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Mary Abbey – Holy Trinity 234
Friends
Sending my sincere condolences to the Simpson family
My deepest condolences on your loss. He was a good man and will be dearly missed.
Bob was my partner at KPMG He will be missed. Sincere Condolences to his family for their loss.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Bob.From his nephew Rob Ernest and family.
Carrie and Owen — Wish weren’t living so far away, but we’ll be thinking of you and all your family this week.
Dear Barb and family:
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. We have great memories of curling at Highland with you both.
Also, he did wonderful work when my mother, Evelyn Cryderman, needed to pay capital gains on our cottage.
My mother also enjoyed seeing you both while attending services at Westmount Presbyterian church.
We are unable to attend the visitation, but our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Carrie,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
RoseMary Cleary
I had the privilege of working closely with Bob in the 90s, and succeeding him following his retirement as the audit and advisory partner on a number of his key clients in the Catholic healthcare system.
Bob’s integrity, kindness and mentorship served as important influences on my career through to my own recent retirement.
I always think of Bob when driving the 401 between London and KW – he was part of the survey crew during his university years when the highway was being built.
My most sincere condolences and best wishes to Bob’s dear family and friends.
Carrie, Owen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the distinct honour of working alongside Bob is leadership at Westmount Presbyterian. I had so much respect for a man who was thoughtful, loving, and gracious in his relationships. He loved his God, his church and his family with great passion. I will remember him with great affection.
My sincere condolences to all the Simpson family.
Bonnie Adamson
My sympathy to you Barb and to your family. I have fond memories of shared times at Westmount Presbyterian Church. Bob enriched this area by his life work and interests.