Edwin Ray Simpson1,2

#23977, (1909 - 1980)
FatherWilliam Simpson1 (1865 - 1919)
MotherFlora McLean1 (1875 - 1954)
RelationshipsGreat-grandson of Hector McLean
Great-grandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthEdwin Ray Simpson was born on 22 Mar 1909 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.2
 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusEdwin Ray appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was born in June [the enumerator did not fill in the year] in Manitoba, age 3, attended school, and had $50 of life insurance costing $5.1 
(with Parents) 1916 CensusRay appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 8 years old, born in Manitoba.3 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in William Simpson's 1919 obituary as son Ray at home.4 
(with Mother) 1921 CensusRay appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his widowed mother and 3 siblings. He was 13 years old, born in Manitoba, and attended school.5 
NoteHis birth was registered on 18 Jan 1927 in Manitoba.2 
MarriageEdwin Ray Simpson married Louise Malcolm on 8 Oct 1929 in Winnipeg.6
 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Wilbert Clare Simpson's 1946 obituary as brother Roy [sic] of Winnipeg.7 
DeathHe died on 21 Feb 1980.8
 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 23 Feb 1980 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

TREV (EDWIN RAY)
SIMPSON

On February 21, 1980, after a brief illness, Mr Trev Simpson, aged 70 years, dearly beloved husband of Gladys of 5 Valhalla Drive, Winnipeg. Mr Simpson was employed by Coca-Cola for 40 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son William and daughter-in-law Joan of Victoria BC; his daughter Lorraine Fright of Winnipeg; beloved step-father of William of Beaver Lodge, Alberta and Gail Gray of Ottawa Ont. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, a great-granddaughter; and his brother, Floyd of Coquitlam, BC.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Clare and his sister Muriel. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 25, 2:15 pm in the Leatherdale-Gardiner Funeral Chapel.
The service will terminate in the chapel with cremation to follow. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 3:00-8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba.)8
 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Subdistrict Winnipeg 30, Page 16.
  2. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Edwin Ray Simpson birth, #1909-10911670, mother's name Florence McLean, registered 18/01/1927.
  3. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, ED 2, Page 36.
  4. Winnipeg Free Press, 14 October 1919, Page 5. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  5. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 20, Page 16.
  6. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Edwin Ray Simpson & Louise Malcolm, #1929-048171.
  7. Winnipeg Free Press, 3 June 1946, page 19. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  8. Winnipeg Free Press, 23 February 1980, page 42. Image viewed at FindMyPast.