Edward James Simmons
1947-2020
Edward James Simmons, born in Summerside, PEI, to the late
Eldred and Florence (Dyment) Simmons, passed away in
Amherst, NS, May 29, 2020. He was 72.
Ed, known as Eddy, Dad and Pop, was born an Islander but was a
proud Atlantic Canadian. He left the Island in 1966, after having met
his beloved wife, Eleanor (Harrington) at a dance in Kensington, to
pursue a career in banking. He worked in the other three Atlantic
provinces, marrying his bride in 1970 and settling in Canso, NS, after
having his three children in Newfoundland. His career aspirations
changed in the 80’s when he became a traveling salesman. The
thrill of closing a sale and writing an order became something he
became proficient at, especially given his belief in the products and
local businesses to which he worked with. During a winter storm in
1987, Ed moved his family to Amherst, NS, where he would remain. He
volunteered as a Kinsmen in Marystown and Stephenville, NL, as an
executive for the Stephenville Monarch’s hockey team,
volunteer firefighter in Canso and Director of the Atlantic Shoe
Travellers Association.
His
favourite pastime was family and friends, sports always, gardening and
following the news.
He is survived
by his wife, Eleanor, children Kimberly (Joe) Nobrega, Jason (Xiaoli)
and Justin (Jessica), grandchildren Sophie, Dalton, Charlotte, Emily,
Danika, (the late) Eleanor and Edward, siblings Nancy (George)
Mcdonald, Douglas (Christine), Ross (Wendy) and Ian (Chrissy), in-laws
Myrna (Clive), Cordelia (Al), (the late) Judy (Ian), William and Alan
(Val) and some of the greatest nieces, nephews and
cousins.
A memorial will be held at
a later date when gatherings are permitted with his internment in St.
Stephen’s Cemetery Irishtown, PEI.
In lieu of flowers or donations and in the spirit of Ed,
he would want those that can to buy local and to support those in
need.
Online condolences and sharing of
memories can be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward James Simmons 19472020..
Death notice for the town of: Kensington, Province: I-P-E