FARMINGTON – Lawrence R. Simpson, 55, of Madrid passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 in Farmington surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on July 26, 1960, in Farmington the son of Fred and Lillian Simpson. He graduated from Mt. Blue High School in 1979 and then from Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in 1981. Larry was awarded his National Creditation of Earned Recognition which is the highest achievement an electrician can receive and he was a master electrician. His work took him around the world.
On May 22, 1999, he married Daphanie Dyer. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting at camp with his brother and brother-in-law. He loved riding his Harley Davidson and all the adventures they had on it. He was very active in many groups and organizations in his community.
The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and the caring staff of Dr. Nicholette Erickson at CMMC.
Larry is survived by his wife Daphanie; two sons: Nathan Simpson and companion Susan of Auburn, and Derek Simpson of Livermore Falls; two stepsons Joshua Harris and Jeremy Harris both of Chesterville; four grandchildren: Elyse, Samuel, Parker, and Julianna; four sisters: Jane Campbell and husband Hugh of Elkton, Maryland, Peggy Hamilton and husband Tom of Cornville, Barbara Simpson and husband Burnell Bouchard of East Vassalboro, and Ann Bell and husband Peter of Waterford; two brothers: Jerry Simpson and wife Jeanne of Farmington, and Mark Simpson and wife Lauren of Farmington; his mother-in-law DeEtte Hinkley of Jay; sisters-in-law Tiffany Knight and husband Lonnie of Prentis and Melody Spiotta and husband Patrick of Jay; brothers-in-law Russell Dyer and Justin Dyer of Jay; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Fred.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Farmington Baptist Church, 216 Whittier Road. Those wishing may make donations in Larry’s memory through DempseyChallenge.org (search Team Simpson Strong).
Arrangements under the care of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.
Larry was such a nice man. Always had a big smile and great laugh that will be missed by many. condolences sent to Daphanie. Sonny and Lisa
Jeanne and Jerry, I am so sorry to hear of your brother passing. If there is anything I can do for you please call me.
Sorry for your family’s loss.
Larry you are way too young to be gone..watch over your wife and family. God bless you. Xo
Daphanie and family sending our condolences. Larry was a fighter, now He is at peace. RIP Larry. Jim and Tracy
My deepest sympathy to the Simpson family. I remember Larry from his days at G. H, Bass.
I was so sad to hear about Larrys passing, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was an awesome person, went to school with him, worked at Bass with him he was always smiling and joking, He will be so sadly missed.
R.I.P. Larry you will be sadly missed by all….
My heart is with this family God Bless
My most sincere condolences to Larry’s family.
You and Fred have a lot of catching up to do! You are so loved and will be so missed! Long live and love the class of `79.
Daphanie , we are sorry . I have so many wonderful memories from childhood until now. He was such a delight to have in our lives. I have fond memories of the whole Simpson family. We will miss so much about him.
Our condolences to the Simpson family. May Larry rest in peace.
Daphne I’m so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing he was such a great guy who would do anything for anybody.i will always remember the snow bowls and the fun we had.
My condolences to the entire Simpson family. He was much too young to leave us.
Daphanie, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our Thoughts and prayers to you and the Simpson family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Simpson family for your loss.
Larry was a good man. I always enjoyed working with him. My sincere condolences to the entire Simpson Family
so sorry for you loss derek and family members
Larry and I were cousins but I really got to know him better as I grew older and am so grateful I did. He became very special to me and my father, Walt Simpson, thought the world of him when they worked together at G.H. Bass years ago. He made the trip to my Dad’s 90th birthday party in 2009 from Farmington to Exeter, NH, on crutches (from a recently broken leg) and in a lot of pain. He wanted to be there. That’s the kind of man he was. Larry and I walked together as survivors in the Dempsey Challenge last year and I felt honored to be with him. I will never forget him.
Very sorry for your loss..he was a great guy..he will be sadly missed by those that had a chance know him..
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of a great Simpson. It was wonderful to see Larry and so many of you this last winter at Titcomb Mountain. Peace and prayers to all of you.
So sorry for your loss Daphanie. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
What a great person! RIP…