Douglas’ Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Douglas Simon mourn his passing at 6:40 pm on February 3, 2021 peacefully at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, at the age of 92. Douglas was born and raised in DeGrau in the town of Cape St. George, NL to Phillip and Matilda (Cornect) Simon. He was one of 9 siblings.
He devoted 25 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Department of Highways, retiring at the age of 60. After retirement Douglas drove the bus for students and community members. In his spare time he enjoyed the outdoors, working in his garage, going for his evening drive, playing cards and bingo.
Douglas was a kind and loving partner to his wife, an amazing father and great friend to many.
Predeceased by: his parents Phillip and Matilda (Cornect) Simon;, wife Margaret (Lemoine) Simon; daughter Anita Simon; stepson Clarence Lemoine; brothers: Leo Paul Simon and Pius Simon; sister Caroline (Simon) Benoit; and his fur baby Maggie.
Leaving to mourn: his children: Bernard (Philly), Shawn (Nadine), Gordon (Donna), Bonita (Greg), Randy (Wanda), Daryll (Tammy), and stepdaughter Jane (Richard); grandchildren: Trevor (Angie), Tonya (Bruce), Jason (Kasia), Chad (Kailee), Justin, Stephanie (Blair), Danielle (Edi), Jade (Leanne), Jake, Leah (Jeremy), Karlie (Brandon), Genee, Ashley (Braeden), Cody (Jocelyn), and Kiarah; great grandchildren: Landon, Maxwell, Jaxxson, Bryson, Damien, Jacob, Oliva, and Jaikobe.
Also leaving to mourn: his siblings: Phillip (Doreen), Dave (Marina), Eileen, Marjorie (Tony), and Janet (Columbie); sister in law Stella; brother in law Brendan; his very special friend Blanche Benoit, who has continuously been by his side for the past 3 years; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, a funeral service and interment will be held at a later date.
On behalf of the Simon Family, they would like to give their sincerest thanks to all of the doctors and nurses at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL for their exceptional compassion and care.
“A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest,
It broke our hearts to see you go,
God only takes the best.
They say that memories are golden,
Well maybe that is true,
But we never wanted memories,
We only wanted you.
Your life was love and labour,
Your love for your family true,
You did your best for all of us,
We will always remember you.
We sat beside your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed and sore,
We did our duty to the end,
‘Til we could do no more.
In tears we watched you sinking,
We watched you fade away,
And though our hearts were breaking,
We knew you could not stay.
Our lips cannot speak how we loved you,
Our hearts cannot tell what to say,
But god only knows how we miss you,
In our home that is lonely today.”
-Unknown Author
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Simon February 03 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Stephenville, Province: T-N