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Daniel Simpson Obituary

SIMPSON, Daniel H.
Age 82, of Big Flats, NY, formerly of Horseheads, NY. He was born January 9, 1926 in Dickson, PA, son of the late William and Ellen (French) Simpson, and passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, at home after an extended illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann in 1980; and sister, Ellen Simpson; and is survived by his children, James D. Simpson of NC, William R. Simpson of Endicott, NY, and Nancy S. Simpson of Horseheads; beloved granddaughter, Maureen A. Hughes of Horseheads. Dan was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion Post 1612, Big Flats, and the Knights of Columbus Council 229. Dan was a well known area home builder, having built many homes in the Orchard Knoll subdivision in Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday, April 7th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Prayers will be offered there on Tuesday, April 8th, at 9:15 a.m., followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Our Mother Church. Rev. Christopher Linsler, Celebrant. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Dan through donations to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care or St. Mary Our Mother Church.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Apr. 6, 2008.

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Joan Zack

April 1, 2024

Dan was one of the nicest men I've known. Always a gentleman.

joan zack

March 31, 2022

Dan was one of the nicest men I have known. He loved his family so. With Heartfelt Sympathy I think of him often.

joan zack

March 31, 2020

Dear Nancy. I often think of your Dad and you. It's so sad to lose our parents. My Dad is in my mind everyday. Hope you and your family are doing fine. Would love to see you someday. Love, Joanie

Joan Zack

April 7, 2008

Nancy and Family. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great father and I am sure Grandfather. Joan Wilcox Zack

Mike Bernd

April 7, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the family of one of my best golfing buddies.

April 6, 2008

Nancy & Maureen,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad/grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love,
Your friend Mitch

Lori Kline

April 6, 2008

Nancy, Maureen and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad/Grandpa. His suffering is over now.You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard this must be. Love and prayers,
Lori, Ashley and Kevin Kline

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