SIMPSON (Bessbrook, Newry/Pomeroy) September 25, 2025, peacefully in Daisy Hill Hospital surrounded by his loving daughters, John, husband of the late Mary (née Gormley), devoted father to Mairead, Isobel, Elaine and Denise. Doting grandfather to Natalie, Garret, Matthew, Sian, Darragh, Joshua, Morgan and the late Aaron and great grandfather to Robyn. Much loved brother to Ellen and the late May, Ena, Philomena and Tabo R.I.P., and uncle to Isobel, Sean (O’Connor), Martina, Geraldine and Sean (Simpson) and the late Seamus and Eilish R.I.P. Adored by his partner Marcella (Gleeson) and her family, Ann, John, Vangleen and the late Donal R.I.P., her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John is reposing at his family home, 15 Keragh BT70 2QZ, and all are welcome to pay their respects between 12noon and 10.00pm today, Friday and tomorrow Saturday.

Funeral from there on Sunday for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Pomeroy, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

St Anthony pray for him.

Deeply loved and missed by his sorrowing daughters, grandchildren, great grandchild, partner and her family, nieces, nephews, entire family circle, neighbours and friends.

Any inquiries to McAleer Bros. Funeral Directors, 07824 648742.