Richard F. (“Rick”) Simpson
CHELMSFORD - Richard F. (“Rick”) Simpson
died unexpectedly at his home in Chelmsford on September 5, 2020. He
was sixty-eight years old.
Rick was a son of the late Charles
Simpson, Jr, and the late Olive (Frost) Simpson. He was born in Lowell
and raised in Chelmsford, attended Chelmsford schools, and graduated
from Chelmsford High School. He earned an Associates Degree from
Middlesex Community College. Rick was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy,
having served on the nuclear submarine USS Archerfish.
His professional years were spent primarily as a certified Pedorthist, and he ultimately retired from the UPS. While Rick enjoyed many interests including gardening, travel and home improvement projects, at which he excelled, his time was largely devoted to helping family, friends, and anyone who knew him. His compassion and caring extended even to the dozens of stray or injured animals he rescued over the years. He will be remembered particularly for his unfailing kindness, tireless energy, and generous spirit.
Rick is survived by his loving and devoted
life companion, Suzanne Hurley, with whom he shared thirty-two happy
years; by his brothers Michael Simpson of Wolfeboro, NH, Ronald Simpson
of Florida, and Charles Simpson of Marlborough; his sister Elizabeth
McHugh of Chelmsford, and many nieces & nephews. He is also
survived by Suzanne’s mother, Doris G. Hurley, nephew Sean M. Hurley and
his wife Tabitha of Amesbury, and nephews Christian Ironfield and his
son Chris of Lowell. Rick was predeceased by his sister Ellen Beeman and
his brothers Leonard, Peter and Kenneth Simpson.
Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick’s memory to:
Merrimack Valley Food Bank, 735 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854;
or to the
MSPCA, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130.
Arrangements by the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 978-458-6816.
