PRESQUE ISLE – Stuart D. Simpson, 61, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. He was born March 23, 1947, in Presque Isle, the son of Leo A. and Bertha L. (Adams) Simpson. He worked for a number of years as a trainer and driver in harness racing. Harness racing and bass fishing were his passions. He is survived by his companion, Diane Ashford; her children, Steven and Ryan; four sons, Dale Simpson and his wife, Deanna, Todd and his wife, Tonya, Hubert and Scott Simpson; a brother, Willard Simpson, all of Presque Isle; three sisters, Harriet Simpson of Wheaton, Ill., Dot Ropke of Houlton and Sandra Lathrop of Presque Isle; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Willard “Billy” Simpson; three brothers, Dana, Hubert and Loren; and two sisters, Carol Simpson and Fern Faulk. Relatives and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Doug Taubin officiating. Donations may be made in his memory to the support of the family, care of Dale Simpson, 290 Skyway St., Lot 25, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
STUART D. SIMPSON
