We have been advised that Donald Marshall Simpson, late of Little Hartley (NSW) passed away on 1 January 2025 at the age of 94 after a short illness.
Donald was born in NSW on 18 March 1930 and joined the RAN 23 years later on an initial engagement of 8 years. Having completed his recruit training at HMAS Cerberus, he was posted to HMAS Albatross, where he qualified as an Electrical Fitter with a high pass mark of 82%.
He served on the East Coast and in Sydney based ships for the next 22 years, extending his service twice to do so, before paying off as a Warrant Officer in November 1975.
Don was a long-term member of the Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia, and is survived by his three children Christine, Robyn and John.
Rest in peace Donald – your Watch is done.
