SIMPSON , Eleanor Jessie (nee Hoyle) After a difficult illness, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 with her family by her side in her 90th year. Loving wife to Edward for 63 years, mother of Carol (Doug), Lori (Bill) and Craig (Yvonne). Devoted grandmother to Alyssa, Eric, Cheryl, Brittany, Evan, Laurel and Brennan and great-grandmother to Jacob. Eleanor was born in Hamilton in 1928. She held down several careers prior to becoming a mother, including working as a tax collector back in the 1940’s. She devoted most of her years to raising her children following which she returned to the workforce as a dental office receptionist. She and Ed retired to the small community of Midhurst, Ontario. In retirement she became involved in her community by volunteering at the Royal Victoria Hospital as a porter for over 17 years. While your gift of flowers will be appreciated, donations to The Canadian Cancer Society are preferred.