Rowena E. Simpson was the seventh mayor of Nackawic New Brunswick Canada. She was elected in May 2008 as the first woman mayor in the history of the town.She was born in Hartfield New Brunswick on March 20 1946.Mayor Simpson previously served as deputy mayor and councillor in the town for 16 years. Her husband Bob Simpson also served as mayor from 1974-1983. They are the only husband and wife to have both served as mayor of the same town in New Brunswick history. Mrs.