Shawn Edward Simpson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shawn Edward Simpson (Ottawa, Ontario), born in Vancouver, British Columbia, who passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shawn Edward Simpson to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Shawn Edward had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Shawn Edward may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He is survived by: his sons, Shayne Simpson (Washington State) and Sloan Simpson; his father Lyle Simpson (Ottawa); his brother Kurtis Simpson (Ottawa); his stepbrother Scott Sigurdson (Ottawa); his sisters, Tammy Evans (Trenton) and Terra McSkimming (Toronto); and his stepsons, Zachary Himyary (Ottawa) and Matthew Himyary (Ottawa).
In Lieu of Flowers to honor Shawn's commitment to mental health advocacy, he wished for donations to be made to The Royal Ottawa Hospital. Contributions can be made through the donation link below, created by a young philanthropist whom Shawn always supported in the community.
