Adeline M. Simpson

    SIMPSON, Adeline M., 82, PRESQUE ISLE, at Houlton, June 13, 2015. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

    PRESQUE ISLE – Adeline M. Simpson, 82, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Houlton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 1, 1932, in Caribou, the daughter of Leo and Anna (Nadeau) Michaud.
    She co-owned and operated Simpson’s Restaurants with her husband, Hubert, for more than three decades in Presque Isle.
    Adeline was a very generous person, a hard worker, and was considered by many as the best cook in the state. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
    Adeline grew up in Caribou, until she met and married the love of her life, Hubert W. Simpson in 1950. Together they moved to Bristol, CT, where they both worked. Two years later, they moved back to Presque Isle and started their family. Adeline loved cooking and made a career from it. She would never let anyone go hungry; often sending a hot meal to someone she was told needed a meal. She loved to entertain and was a wonderful hostess at many occasions. She was well known for her homemade from scratch Pizzas, as well as many more signature dishes. She was the founder of the first local restaurant association in Presque Isle. She helped a lot of young people by teaching them cooking skills and life skills.
    She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Brown and her husband, Richard of Presque Isle; a son, Donald Simpson of Herman; a sister, Idella Bouchard and husband, Clifford of Jacksonville, FL; a sister, Cecile Shute and husband, Maynard; a sister, Edwina Ludden and husband, Dalton of Howland; a brother, Donald Michaud and significant other, Judy Murchison; a very special daughter-in-law, Cheryl Simpson of Florida; grandchildren, Michelle Soucy and husband, Roger of Presque Isle, Travis Brown and wife, Beth of Washburn, Heather Perkins and husband, Randy of Glenburn, Dawn Lafferty and husband, Paul of Florida, Erich Simpson and wife, Hannah of Orrington; step-grandaughter, Lily Legassie of Houlton and fiancé, Dan Hershey; great-grandchildren, Jenna and Ryder Soucy, Christopher and Samatha Perkins and significant other, Cameron Carney, Caroline, Laurel and Cal Brown, Isabelle and Gabriel Lafferty, and Calika Simpson; step-great-grandchildren, Justin and Jillian Haggerty; one great-great-grandson, Caiden Carney.
    Adeline was predeceased by her parents; husband, Hubert (1988); sister, Teresa Michaud; and brother, Roger Michaud.
    I would like to thank the staff at Madigan House/ Alzheimer wing for all the wonderful care that Mom received while she lived there for the past four years, also a thank you to Houlton Regional Hospital for the care she received during her last hours.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Adeline’s memory to Maine Alzheimers Association, 383 US Route One #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.