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Eric Simms
Eric William Simms of Spencer’s Island, Nova Scotia passed away on April 15, 2023, at the age of 76, with family by his side.
Eric was born in Truro on October 26, 1946, to the late John William Simms, of Fogo Island, N.L. and Rhoda Hattie MacGillvary, of Spencer’s Island. Eric lost his father at the age of nine and later moved from Bedford to Truro with his mother and four siblings. He joined the military at a young age and served 20 years as Military Police, stationed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. Upon retirement from the military, Eric worked in RCMP Telecommunications for 25 years.
Eric met Lynn in Edmonton and the two married in 1978. They settled in Princeport, where they lived for over 30 years. Together with Lynn, Eric bred and showed Newfoundland dogs for twelve years and opened their home as foster parents for 20 years. He volunteered as President of South Colchester Minor Hockey for seven years and spent many hours at the hockey rink watching his sons and grandchildren play.
Eric loved family fishing adventures, boating, camping, gardening, and all animals – from ducks to dogs. He had a talent for building and was keen to help with any project that his boys had on the go. Above all, Eric loved his family and he adored his grandchildren. Family dinners were cherished times, filled with delicious dishes and home-baked treats made by him with love.
In retirement, Eric and Lynn moved to Spencer’s Island and spent summers on the beach at Old Shipyard Beach Campground where he continued to share his smile and sense of humour with all who met him. He was an outstanding man, and he will be missed immensely.
Eric was predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons, Laurie (Pam), Nick (Veronica), Jeff (Grace), Ben (Allie), and Larry (Heidi); grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Marney Allen, Jeanne (Gerry) Mills, Edwin (Barb) Simms, Dale (JoAnn) Simms; nephews and nieces and those who found respite in his heart and home.
Many thanks to family and friends who have been by Eric’s side during his lengthy battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation or the Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS on Friday, April 21st from 2-4 pm. Committal will take place at a later date in Allenville, NS.
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