With sadness, the family of Beatrice "Bea " Simpson announces Bea's peaceful passing on December 2nd at the venerable age of 98.

Loving mother to Lesley Jones (Barbara), Meredith Beresford, Karen Phillips (Chris), Bryden Jones (Susan), Shelley Jones-Egan (Paul)., Christopher Jones (Catherine). Grandmother to Erin (Stephen), Emily(David), Sean (Krista), Adrian, Nathaniel (Sarah), Tobias (Katrina), Faeron, Fiona. Great Grandmother to Emma, Lily, Max, James, Evelyn, Margot, Louise.

Predeceased by her parents Dr Harold and Mildred (nee Wilson) Simpson and her sisters Marilyn Simpson and Jean McKeil. Loving aunt to Jean's nine children. She will be missed by her Maritime family and friends.

A postwar bride at 19, a mother at 20, Beatrice went back to finish her B.A. at York University, graduating very close to giving birth to her sixth child. She went on to OISE, specializing in Adult Education, including new immigrants, creatively and compassionately reaching many with diverse talents and needs.

A lover of literature, animals, science, theatre, art and travel. Intelligent, a fighter for others rights and dignity. A complicated and wounded woman who succeeded in rising above setbacks and stoically striving to do her best.

Many thanks to the staff at Caroline Place Retirement where she was resident for many years, the PSW's and Palliative team Bayshore, and the excellent team at St Peter's Hospital, Palliative Unit.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, in the Spring. Date TBD.