The Reverend William Simon
Deacon St. Peter's Anglican Church Cobourg, Ontario (Diocese of Toronto)
The Reverend William Simon was born and grew up north of Montreal, until moving to Cobourg in 1996 with his parents, Colleen and Murray, and his sister Ria.
The family joined St. Peter’s and thrived in the parish. He married his wife Rachelle at St. Peters, and they now have two children, Alex and Lily.
In 1999, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, local Squadron 598 “Sabre”, and spent every summer on training courses until retiring at the age of 19.
At the age of 17 he received his flying scholarship for aircraft training and became a pilot. During the off seasons of school and training, Will, with his Dad, travelled all over North America. Will also attend CDCI West, where he graduated in 2004, with fond memories of all of the beloved band practices and trips.
With his vast love of Geography, Will studied at Trent University and graduated in 2008 with his undergraduate degree in Geography and Mathematics.
While growing up, Will spent much of his youth in-and-out of the Montreal Shriner’s Hospital for treatment dealing with his club foot. At the age of 29, with issues still deteriorating with his foot, he decided to amputate his leg. During this time of self reflection and ever trusting in his faith, Will began to develop ministry, working with fellow amputees, and coaching people through the amputation process.
In 2018 he began the EfM (Education for Ministry) program along with fellow members of the parish and together, they graduated in 2022. Having always felt called to serve others, and to show Christ’s redemptive love in the world, Will was ordained as our new Deacon here at St. Peter’s in June, 2022.
“One never knows where the call for service will come from, but tell God your plans and hold on dearly, and always try to put your best (or only foot ) forward.”
Rev. Will works full time at a retail electronic game store, and during ministry hours, he does home care, hospital visits, hospice visits, and community outreach.
Please reach out to Rev. Will through the main office phone (905) 372-3442 or by E-mail at williamsimon@alumni.trentu.ca should you have any pastoral needs, or any inquires.
