Frederick
Frederick W. Simpkins
d. October 25, 2010
Hudson, MA
Frederick W. Simpkins, 84, of Hudson, passed away at his residence on Monday, Oct. 25th after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Jeanne (Houlton) Simpkins for 58 years.
Born on Feb. 5th, 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 WWII, 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 Westboro 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, South Carolina, Jennifer A. Boisse of Marlboro, Helene Mathews of Orange and Julie Simpkins of New York, New York. He is 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.
Family and friends may attend calling hours at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749 on Friday, Oct. 29th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Services and burial in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Simpkins may be made to: Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
Frederick W. Simpkins, 84, of Hudson, passed away at his residence on Monday, Oct. 25th after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Jeanne (Houlton) Simpkins for 58 years.
Born on Feb. 5th, 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 WWII, 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 Westboro 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, South Carolina, Jennifer A. Boisse of Marlboro, Helene Mathews of Orange and Julie Simpkins of New York, New York. He is 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.
Family and friends may attend calling hours at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749 on Friday, Oct. 29th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Services and burial in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Simpkins may be made to: Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
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