Frederick W. Simpkins

1926 - 2010  (84 years)

• Name	Frederick W. Simpkins  [1, 2]
  Birth	5 Feb 1926	Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts   [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Death	25 Oct 2010	Hudson, Middlesex, Massachusetts   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I237299	Descendants of William Hascall of Fontmell Magna (1490-1542)
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2019

  
  

  Father	Walter Simpkins
  Mother	Anne Sullivan
  Family ID	F94248	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jeanne M. Houlton,   b. 4 Nov 1929, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts d. 20 Jun 2008, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts (Age 78 years)
  Children	1. Valerie A. Simpkins   2. Jennifer A. Simpkins   3. Helene Simpkins   4. Julie Simpkins   5. Joseph W. Simpkins
  Family ID	F94243	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Apr 2019

  
  

• Notes

  The MetroWest Daily News (Framingham, MA) October 28, 2010 HUDSON - Frederick W. Simpkins, 84, of Hudson, passed away at his residence on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Jeanne (Houlton) Simpkins for 58 years. Born on Feb. 5, 1926 in Newton, son of the late Walter and Anne (Sullivan) Simpkins, Fred was raised in Newton and was a graduate of Newton High School, class of 1943. Following high school he served in the U. S. Army Air Corps as a radio operator during World War II, stationed at Point Barrow, Alaska until he was honorably discharged. After spending a few years residing in Hanover and Weymouth, Fred has resided in Hudson the past 45 years. He was employed as a Chief Engineer of Electronics for the former Alden Electronics Co. of Westborough for 40 years until retiring in 1992. During his many years with Alden Electronics, he served as a member of the Government Board developing the standards of the facsimile machine and also assisted in the development of several patents. Prior to Alden Electronics, Fred was employed by the Massachusetts State Police as a radio technician, installing and maintaining the radio equipment for police vehicles. Fred traveled extensively throughout the world and spent summers camping in Maine and Cape Cod. An avid bowler, he belonged to leagues in Auburn and Shrewsbury. Fred was admired by all for his craftsmanship and especially his intelligence. He always had an interesting experience to share. He was a caring and generous man that will be missed greatly by his family, his dog "Suzie" and all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Valerie A. Simpkins and her partner John W. Carroll of Natick, Joseph W. Simkins and his wife Paula of Taylors, S.C., Jennifer A. Boisse of Marlborough, Helene Mathews of Orange and Julie Simpkins of New York, New York. Heis also survived by his five grandchildren, Justin, Caitlyn and Shawn Simpkins, Mark Frederick Mathews, Erin Boisse; his great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Simpkins and his five nieces. He was the brother of the late Anne Owens.

  
  

• Sources

  [S59535] Obituary, Boston Herald, Jeanne M. Simpkins, (June 23, 2008). [S59537] Obituary, The MetroWest Daily News (Framingham, MA), Frederick W. Simpkins, (October 28, 2010). [S53585] SSDI: Social Security Death Index, Name: Frederick W. Simpkins Last Residence: 01749 Hudson, Middlesex, Massachusetts Born: 5 Feb 1926 Died: 25 Oct 2010 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951) (Reliability: 3).