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POPLAR RIDGE - Robert H. Simkin, 89, of Poplar Ridge, died on October 31, 2007 at Matthew House in Auburn. Mr. Simkin was born on December 28, 1917, to the late Alfred E. and Florence Manchester Simkin. Mr. Simkin earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University in 1955, and he was awarded his Master's degree, also from Cornell, in 1957. He began farming in the Town of Venice and later became a teacher of the high school sciences at Moravia and Genoa Central Schools. He taught vocational agriculture in Kenya, East Africa, for 2 years, Jr. High Science at SCCS and Geology at Cayuga Community College. He retired from Cayuga Community College in 1975.
He was an active member of the Poplar Ridge Friends (Quaker) Meeting and Auburn Prison Meeting. He was a board member of the Oakwood Friends School, Southern Cayuga Central School, and Camp Casper Gregory. He volunteered with the Poplar Ridge Fire Department and Ambulance Service for many years. He donated to the Red Cross and gave his time to transport donations to Syracuse. He enjoyed many years as a member of the Auburn Lakelanders Barbershop.
He is survived by two sons, Phillip R. Simkin and his wife, Alexandra of Auburn, NY, Michael E. Simkin and his wife, Sandra of Trumansburg, NY; one daughter, Karen Simkin of Aurora, NY; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Robert was predeceased by his wife, Thelma on February 4, 2001; two brothers, William and Chester; and a sister, Charlotte Lewis.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting, in care of Paul Simkin, Box 53, Poplar Ridge, NY 13139; the Southern Cayuga Instant Aid, Box 7, Poplar Ridge, NY 13139; Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY 13021; or Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Drive, Auburn, NY 13021, in memory of Robert H. Simkin.
The Shakelton Funeral Home, Main Street, Aurora, NY, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Norbert and Patricia Schmitt
November 17, 2007
We will always remember Bob for his intelligence, sensibility, and wonderful Christian spirit. He will be greatly missed; but he will live on in the inspiration he shared with everyone. May God be with you all.
Dawn Chasse
November 14, 2007
Dear Paul and Jane,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Mellony Carner
November 14, 2007
Phil and Lexie,
So sorry about the passing of your Dad . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mellony
Bob Lepak
November 11, 2007
To Mr Simkin's Family:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew him as a wonderful teacher at ACC when I took my first geology course from him. Because of him I majored in the subject when I went on to a 4 year college and graduate school. Later, I became a science teacher myself. Over the years he has come to mind countless times as a model of kindness and helping to others. He will indeed continue to influence me. I can still hear his patient voice and see his kind smile whenever he helped me. In that sense he is still teaching in my classes. It is amazing what an influence one man can have on so many others. He was a wonderful man who enjoyed giving his time to help others.
Most sincerely,
Bob Lepak
Saranac Lake, NY
ACC 1976
Melissa Nettleton
November 10, 2007
I had Bob Simpkin for a Biology teacher and he was great! He was a great teacher as well as a person. I saw him one time at a chicken and bisquit dinner at the Ledyard Church, also he came to the multi-class reunion for Genoa Central School. It was wonderful to see him there. He will be missed by many. God Rest His Soul!
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