In memory of
Dylan John Simpson
April 29, 1972 - June 9, 2026
Dylan was a kind, generous and loving man; a son to Lydia and Kieran, a brother to Leslie, a brother-in-law to Adam, an uncle to Clara and a friend to many.
He spent most of his childhood and adolescent years in East York and often remembered his childhood with fondness and gratitude as one of the best times of his life.
Dylan had dear and long-time friends both at home and abroad from his time living in Taipei. His friends meant the world to him, and he often spoke of them with warmth, affection and appreciation.
Dylan loved to laugh and had a great sense of humour. He was a keen observer of people and could do very accurate and hilarious impressions. He seemed to have a catalogue in his memory of humorous quotes from comedians, movies and television shows that he could throw into a conversation at just the right moment to make everybody laugh.
Hiking and camping in Northern Ontario was something Dylan greatly enjoyed. He cherished the beauty, solitude, and the feeling of connecting with nature. It was a source of pride and accomplishment that he completed some of these challenging trips on his own. There were also many other cherished and memorable camping and canoe trips that he took with his friends.
The art of flying his kites was probably Dylan’s greatest passion. He was always keen to check the weather forecast to see if it was a good day for flying. He would happily spend hours on a beach or on an open stretch of land doing maneuvers that took him many hours to perfect. Getting the techniques just right was always his aim. It was amazing to see what he could do, and passersby would often stop to watch.
One of the highlights of Dylan’s life journey were the years he spent teaching English in Taiwan. His initial plan of staying for 6 months to a year in Taipei turned into almost 10 years. He was proud of his work there and the lifestyle he was able to achieve and maintain, including amazing travels and interesting experiences. But what he appreciated most was finding a network of friends who have remained in touch and continued to be close to his heart to this day.
Coming back to Canada had its challenges, but Dylan overcame adversity and eventually became a Canada Post mail carrier. He loved the independence this job afforded him along with being outside and being active. Dylan continued this tough and demanding physical work as long as he could after he became ill. This speaks volumes about his incredible determination and resilience.
Recently, Dylan took the chance to take one last trip to Ireland and met some of his cousins and family there. Dylan was quickly embraced by this family who welcomed him with warmth and acceptance as one of their own. During the second part of his trip, he visited his dear friend John in Berlin, Germany. With family ties on his mother’s side in Germany and those on his dad’s side in Ireland, Dylan greatly enjoyed and appreciated visiting these places that were meaningful to him.
Dylan was a special person, positive even during the darker times, strong, resilient and stoic right to the end of his life.
He will always be in our hearts.
He spent most of his childhood and adolescent years in East York and often remembered his childhood with fondness and gratitude as one of the best times of his life.
Dylan had dear and long-time friends both at home and abroad from his time living in Taipei. His friends meant the world to him, and he often spoke of them with warmth, affection and appreciation.
Dylan loved to laugh and had a great sense of humour. He was a keen observer of people and could do very accurate and hilarious impressions. He seemed to have a catalogue in his memory of humorous quotes from comedians, movies and television shows that he could throw into a conversation at just the right moment to make everybody laugh.
Hiking and camping in Northern Ontario was something Dylan greatly enjoyed. He cherished the beauty, solitude, and the feeling of connecting with nature. It was a source of pride and accomplishment that he completed some of these challenging trips on his own. There were also many other cherished and memorable camping and canoe trips that he took with his friends.
The art of flying his kites was probably Dylan’s greatest passion. He was always keen to check the weather forecast to see if it was a good day for flying. He would happily spend hours on a beach or on an open stretch of land doing maneuvers that took him many hours to perfect. Getting the techniques just right was always his aim. It was amazing to see what he could do, and passersby would often stop to watch.
One of the highlights of Dylan’s life journey were the years he spent teaching English in Taiwan. His initial plan of staying for 6 months to a year in Taipei turned into almost 10 years. He was proud of his work there and the lifestyle he was able to achieve and maintain, including amazing travels and interesting experiences. But what he appreciated most was finding a network of friends who have remained in touch and continued to be close to his heart to this day.
Coming back to Canada had its challenges, but Dylan overcame adversity and eventually became a Canada Post mail carrier. He loved the independence this job afforded him along with being outside and being active. Dylan continued this tough and demanding physical work as long as he could after he became ill. This speaks volumes about his incredible determination and resilience.
Recently, Dylan took the chance to take one last trip to Ireland and met some of his cousins and family there. Dylan was quickly embraced by this family who welcomed him with warmth and acceptance as one of their own. During the second part of his trip, he visited his dear friend John in Berlin, Germany. With family ties on his mother’s side in Germany and those on his dad’s side in Ireland, Dylan greatly enjoyed and appreciated visiting these places that were meaningful to him.
Dylan was a special person, positive even during the darker times, strong, resilient and stoic right to the end of his life.
He will always be in our hearts.