In memory of

Simon James Macdonald Wood

March 1, 1965 -  June 7, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce, our dear Simon passed away with family at his side on June 7th, 2024, age 59, after bravely enduring illness for almost a year. Beloved husband of Janet for over 29 years and cherished father of Nicholas Ethan Macdonald Chin Wood. He is deeply missed by sisters Carin Lake, Fiona Valpy, and mum Aline, as well as by his friends, business associates, and extended family in the UK, Canada, US, and beyond.

Born in Welwyn Garden City, England, son of Helen (Aline) Macdonald Wood and the late Robin Wood. He settled in Canada in 1986, where he eventually rooted himself in the vintage clothing industry before founding his own successful retail business in 1994. He expanded into the wholesale market, which led to exports to England and Japan. Simon will be remembered for his kind and generous nature, dedication to family and friends, and for his sharp wit.

Simon had a passion for music, films, reading, war history, fishing, skateboarding, watches and cooking, which brought him immense joy throughout his life.

A funeral in Simon's memory will be held at York Funeral Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto, ON M2N 5Z5, on June 19, 2024, from 1-3pm

The service will be livestreamed and the link will be available at 1pm. The link will appear above, beside his portrait. The recording will be available to view under the media tab as of June 21st.

Guestbook 

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Janelle Nelson (Friend)

Entered June 12, 2024 from Antigua

Missing my friend

Jim Squire (Friend)

Entered June 12, 2024 from NORTH YORK

You will be missed old friend I always thought we'd have more time together. You always had my back through the years and I couldnt have asked for a better friend. I will see you on the other side old friend until we meet again ❤️🤗

Mauricio Marcondes Guimaraes (Friend and fellow skater)

Entered June 12, 2024 from Brossard

Hey old man! I expect you’ll have some cold beers waiting for the next time we meet up to skateboard and do some sweet carve grinds, while we curse those flipping youngsters on their scooters of the bowl.
Until then I’ll miss our chats.
Catch you later ol’ dude!

Roger (Skateboarding friend)

Entered June 12, 2024 from Toronto

Simon’s lively demeanour will be missed.

Steven (Skate Buddy)

Entered June 12, 2024 from Toronto

Rad skater gone way too soon.

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