Randy Simpson

Randy R. Simpson, 71 of Concord, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at St.Johnsbury Health and Rehab with family by his side. He was born in East Haven on March 18, 1945, one of 10 children born to Frank and Mertie (Walter) Simpson. He served stateside in the US Army during the Vietnam War and continued as an Army Reservist medic until he was discharged as a Sergeant in 1971.  On August 12, 1966, he married the love of his life, Rochelle (Rivers) Simpson and they resided in Concord for most of their nearly 50 years of marriage together.

Randy was always a very hard worker. He worked at Old Fox, was a Woodsman for many years, a construction worker and a bank currier. He became known as a happy, friendly man that enjoyed walking and beautifying his community every day, through heat, rain, sleet or snow. He took great pleasure in spending time with his grandkids and other loved ones, dancing, yard saleing, camping, bean bag toss and horseshoes. His specialty was winning games of pool and cards against family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Rochelle Simpson of Concord; two children, Chuck Simpson and wife Stephanie of East Concord, and Cindy Simpson­Hall and husband Roland of Concord; grandchildren, Brianna and Zachary Simpson and Dylan and Keaton Hall; sisters Rosemarie Rouillard of Claremont, Ramona Robertson and husband Donald of Alabama, Rosealee Moulton and husband Harold of Lyndonville, Sandra Magoon and husband Robert of South Wheelock; his in­laws, Jean Easter, Robert and Shirley Rivers, Scott and Linda Rivers, Dorothy and John Houghton, Judy Bickford, Lena Mitchell, Rachel and Charlie Cole, and Margaret and George Humphrey; several nieces and nephews, and his special friends Talisa Giorgio and Roland and Bonnie Hall.

Randy was predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Rocky, Robert and Reginald; two sisters, Rena and Carman; a sister in­law, Ann Gadapee; and brothers in­law, Roger Mitchell, Rodney Easter and Robert Bickford.

A graveside service will be held at the East Haven Cemetery on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at noon with Military Honors. A potluck gathering in his honor will follow from 1:00 p.m. at the VFW, 156 Hill Street, in Lyndonville, VT. Friends and family are welcome to attend both events. Donations made in his memory may be marked “Hospice” and directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.saylesfh.com.