Obituary of Helen G. Simpson

Helen G. “Eleanor” (Semple) Simpson, 83, of Norristown, PA passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. 

She was born in Paisley, Scotland on May 6, 1937, the daughter of the late John and the late Mary Jane (McGarrity) Semple.

Eleanor has lived in Norristown for over 30 years, formerly of Conshohocken and Scotland where she was born and raised.  She was a member of SS. Cosmas & Damian RC Church and now attends St. Paul RC Church of Norristown, PA.

She was employed by Bell Telephone for 33 years.  If you were lucky enough to have had the chance to meet her, you know how truly amazing she was.  She had such a big heart and welcomed everyone with open arms and a smile.  She was loving, funny, kind, strong, an amazing cook, and she told the best (and longest) stories, although not everyone understood her.  She loved to read, watch football especially her EAGLES, loved to cruise, and kept QVC in business.  We all loved her “Eleanorisms”, she always made us laugh.  Most importantly she loved being with her family.  The louder the better, Christmas with everyone was her favorite day of the year.  She was truly the light in our family and she will be missed more than words could ever say.  We love you.  Rest in peace and watch over us until we meet again.   

Eleanor was the beloved wife of Roger G. Simpson with whom she shared a loving marriage of 46 years. 

She was survived by her Husband Roger Simpson of Norristown, PA, Son Ralph (& Dana) Pettine of West Norriton, PA, Son Robert (& Trudy) Pettine of  Oaks, PA,  Son John (& Betty Jane) Pettine of  Trooper, PA, Daughter Mary Ellen (& Kevin) Hawke of West Norriton, PA. and Son Roger Jr (& Kimberly) Simpson of Perkasie, PA.

Grandmother of Jennifer, Jaclyn, Brooke, Katie, Kristy, Sabrina, Graham, Tyler, Shannon, Kelsey and Morgan.

Great Grandmother of Tucker, Vincent, Milo, Margot and Brielle.

Aunt of Margaret (&Thomas) Logue and John Semple.

She was preceded in death by her brothers George Semple and John Semple.

Her Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM from St Paul's RC Church, 2007 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA.

Friends may call on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM at the church.

Interment will be in St Patrick's Cemetery of East Norriton, PA. 

Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, (610) 828-0330.
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