Mary G. Simpson

Mary Fernald Simpson, 94, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by family and caregivers. She was born in Bangor, ME., on March 6th, 1931, the daughter of Lulu M. Campbell.

Mary attended schools in Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY and Hampden, Maine. She was a graduate of Beal Business College, Bangor, Maine. While attending school, she was employed by Caldwell Sweet's Drug Store and United Stores. Following graduation, she was employed by Dr. Charles Silsby, Dr. William Mitchell, Jr., Dr. Everett A Sawyer of Penobscot Eye Care, and Dr. Charles A. Civiello, Jr. She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Bangor since 1953. Mary served as secretary of the Beal College chapter of the Beta Phi sorority, and was also a member of the Whirling Eights Square Dance Club.

Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 36 years, Vern H. Simpson of Hampden; mother, Lulu of Bangor, step-daughter, Loyce Jean Mooers and unborn granddaughter, Tricia Mooers; and step-granddaughter, Kimberly Jean Simpson of Summerfield, Florida.

She is survived by step-son, Richard Vern Simpson and wife, Pamela, of Hampden; step-grandson, Kevin Scott Simpson and wife, Jennifer, of Brunswick; step-great granddaughter, Hailey C. Young; step-great grandson, Gregory Scott Simpson; extended family members, John and Carol Dean, Pearl Simpson and family, and many special cousins and close friends.

Thank you to Dr. Thornton Merriam, Dr. David Rocker and staff, and Dr. William Mouradian and staff for the special care and concern extended for many years.

Mary was blessed with a wonderful, single, mother who loved her. She sacrificed and worked very hard to give her the best of care, support, and a good life. She was also blessed to have the best husband anyone could have. Her love for him will never die. Her Lord and Savior always kept her safe and helped her through the difficult times and blessed her with the good things in life. She was eternally grateful. She really appreciated all the loyal and faithful friends; and there were many. She would say, "If everyone could be so lucky and so blessed". She always looked for the best in everyone. Her enjoyment was being thoughtful of others and bringing happiness to their lives. She always enjoyed her work and loved every job she ever had.

Funeral services will be held 4:00pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, ME., with Pastor Phil Mumford officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 3:00pm until the time of service. After the service, relatives and friends are invited to share conversation and refreshments at the Brookings-Smith Reception Center, 163 Center Street, Bangor. Graveside services to be held at a later date in the spring.

Those who wish to remember Mary in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074 or Cancer Care of Maine, 33 Whiting Hill Rd, Suite 21, Brewer, ME 04412