Hugh Simpson

Published on 24/11/2020

SIMPSON - Professor Hugh W. MD, PhD, MRC (Path), FRGS Died peacefully on Wednesday 18th November 2020, having had excellent care at The Mains in Newtonmore. Hugh, of Farletter, Insh, Kincraig was a Polar Explorer, Mountaineer, breast cancer research pioneer and Professor of Pathology at the University of Glasgow. Holder of the Polar, Pery and Mungo Park Medals. Husband of Myrtle for 60 years, father of Robin, Bruce, Rona and Rory, Grandfather of 10 and Great-Grandfather of 4. The family only service will be held at Kingussie Parish Church, on Saturday 28th November at 10am, followed by a burial at the Insh Cemetery, Kincraig at 11am. Family flowers only, however donations to the Scottish Arctic Club Expedition Fund would be greatly appreciated, via John Ross Funeral Services Ltd, 20 High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HB, 01479 872222 or info@johnrossfuneralservices.com

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