Obituary of Coleen Rebecca Simpson

SIMPSON, Coleen R. Pictou It is with sadness we wish to inform you of the death of Coleen Rebecca Simpson, 75, of Pictou. Coleen passed away peacefully October 30, 2024 at Maritime Oddfellows Home. Coleen was born on February 3, 1949, to Mary and Russell Langille in Pictou. She worked at Maritime Packers and provided childcare until her marriage in 1973. Coleen enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She had a special place in her heart for animals and dearly loved the various fur babies she had over the years. Coleen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Earle; daughter, Wendy (Carl) Huggins; sister, Karen MacDougall; nieces, Tammy Matheson, Montica MacDougall, Lori-Anne MacDougall; nephew, Terry Farrell; sisters-in-law, Twylla Fancy, Lynn Devouge (John MacKay); and brother-in-law, Harold Starratt. Besides her parents she was predeceased by sisters, Linda Ross, Helen Patterson and nephew, Glenn Farrell. Special thanks to the staff of the Maritime Oddfellows Home for the care and comfort provided to Coleen during her time there. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, Nov 6th in McLaren Funeral Home Chapel, Pictou with Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity officiating. Burial will follow in Central Caribou Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA or charity of your choice. www.mclarenfuneral.ca