It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Russell Walter Simms of Fortune announces his passing. Russell passed away surrounded by his loving family at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, at the age of 82.
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his; sons, Russell Simms Jr. (Bea) of Fortune, Rodney Simms (Serena) of Enfield, NS; daughters, Angela Simms (Herb Monster) of Fortune, Michelle Simms (Patrick Harview) of Acton, ON, Rhonda Simms (Jason Flood) of Marystown, NL; sister, Shirley of Calgary, AB ; 8 grandchildren, Christopher, David, Devon, Brianna, Marcus, Robyn, Matthew, Jacob; 1 great grandchild, Chase; partner of many years, Madeline Pike of St. Lawrence; plus a large circle of extended family and friends.
Russell was predeceased by parents, George & Gertrude Simms; sisters, Lucy, Elsie, Vera, Melita, Audrey and Marjorie; brother, Gerald., George Simms – Father, Gertrude Simms – Mother
The Simms Family will be accepting visitors at All Saints Anglican Chapel Springhill Road Fortune, NL A0E 1P0 on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Friday, August 12th, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Church Funeral will take place at All Saints Anglican Church on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at 11:00 am. Inurnment to take place at a later date to be announced.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the The Russell Simms Memorial Fund, by e-Transfer to payments@wisemansfh.ca , in person or by mail c/o Wiseman’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548 Marystown, NL, A0E 2M0.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Fortune.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Russell Walter Simms Wednesday August 10th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fortune, Province: T-N