Dearly beloved husband of Patricia and beloved father of Martina, Deborah, Melanie, Jeremy, Gemma, Victoria, Dominic and Damian, dear grandfather and great-grandfather of twenty, passed away peacefully at Wishaw General Hospital in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday 13th February 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was a former Television Producer in the BBC Religious Department in Glasgow and produced many programmes including Songs of Praise across Scotland and nationwide.
He was a very active member of the parishes in which he lived: St Matthew's Church, Bishopbriggs, St Stephen's Church, Blairgowrie and of late, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Larkhall and Blackwood.
Michael's body will be received into St Mary's RC Church in Larkhall on Sunday 3rd March 2024 at 6.30pm, followed by a requiem Mass at 12 Noon on Monday 4th March 2024, Michael will be laid to rest at Lesmahagow Cemetery following his Requiem Mass. Refreshments will be served in Our Lady and St John's Parish Hall, Blackwood, where all are welcome to join the family.
The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at ward 11 in Wishaw General Hospital who looked after Michael and his family during this difficult time with such care and devotion.
Family flowers only please, but donations can be made to Aid to the Church in Need in Memory of Michael.
Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-simpson-1708335953568
Service
DATE AND TIME
Monday 4th March 2024, 12:00pm
ADDRESS
St. Marys Catholic Church, Raploch Road, Larkhall, ML9 1AN
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Monday 4th March 2024, 1:15pm
ADDRESS
Lesmahagow Cemetery, Strathaven Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark, ML11 0DN
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Monday 4th March 2024, 1:45pm
ADDRESS
Our Lady & St John's Catholic Church, 79 Carlisle Road, Blackwood, ML11 9RZ
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