6 Apr 2023, 12:27
In Memoriam Leslie (Les) George Simpson (1965-2023)
Pr Njabulo Ndlovu
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Les Simpson. Up to his last few days he had been busy as usual carrying out his paid work as a quantity surveyor and voluntary work for the church. Les grew up and was educated in NE Scotland. After several years of working at his profession on large construction projects, he became an Adventist. He volunteered to help at the Special Needs camp at Aberdaron where he met Tracey. They married in 1995 and subsequently had two daughters Danielle and Elen. Les found the camp environment and its challenges to his liking and he later became the general camp site manager, a job he held for over 10 years. He was happy to work in church employment putting his practical skills to good effect. He was always willing to participate in the Special Needs Camp too, knowing each camper by name. Sadly, during this time he was diagnosed with cancer. Eventually, the heavy work got too much for him so he decided to move back to the Dundee area.
Les was a modest, hardworking man, always willing to help, preferring to work quietly behind the scenes. He had a strong unwavering faith that saw him through his years of suffering, never showing fear of his condition. His devotion to God was evident in everything he did. He died peacefully on March 6 in hospital leaving behind his two daughters, their mother Tracey, as well as his new wife Lowella. The moving funeral service in Dundee SDA Church and interment at Kirriemuir Cemetery were conducted by Pastor Njabulo Ndlovu. A beautiful book containing memories of Les, sent in by family, friends and members, was presented to his daughters. He rests in peace ready to be woken by the trumpet sound when Jesus comes again.
(Compiled from tributes to the family)
Pr Njabulo Ndlovu
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Les Simpson. Up to his last few days he had been busy as usual carrying out his paid work as a quantity surveyor and voluntary work for the church. Les grew up and was educated in NE Scotland. After several years of working at his profession on large construction projects, he became an Adventist. He volunteered to help at the Special Needs camp at Aberdaron where he met Tracey. They married in 1995 and subsequently had two daughters Danielle and Elen. Les found the camp environment and its challenges to his liking and he later became the general camp site manager, a job he held for over 10 years. He was happy to work in church employment putting his practical skills to good effect. He was always willing to participate in the Special Needs Camp too, knowing each camper by name. Sadly, during this time he was diagnosed with cancer. Eventually, the heavy work got too much for him so he decided to move back to the Dundee area.
Les was a modest, hardworking man, always willing to help, preferring to work quietly behind the scenes. He had a strong unwavering faith that saw him through his years of suffering, never showing fear of his condition. His devotion to God was evident in everything he did. He died peacefully on March 6 in hospital leaving behind his two daughters, their mother Tracey, as well as his new wife Lowella. The moving funeral service in Dundee SDA Church and interment at Kirriemuir Cemetery were conducted by Pastor Njabulo Ndlovu. A beautiful book containing memories of Les, sent in by family, friends and members, was presented to his daughters. He rests in peace ready to be woken by the trumpet sound when Jesus comes again.
(Compiled from tributes to the family)
