It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late John Simms announces his sudden passing at his residence in Port aux Basques on Saturday, May 25 ^th , 2019 at the age of 68 years. John was the son of the late Fred and Mary Simms (nee Touchings). He was also predeceased by his father and mother-in-law John and Mary MacNeil (nee Collier); brothers-in-law Michael MacNeil, Wayne MacNeil, Willie MacNeil and sister-in-law Doreen (Leo) MacArthur.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife Ann Simms (nee MacNeil) of 46 years; his two sons Bradley (Pam), Bruce (Christa); his pride and joys, his grandchildren Christian, Natalee, Chase, Maddie; brothers Fred (Kathleen), Cyril (Sadie), Dennis (Doris), Gordon (Rosemarie) and his only sister Minnie Parsons (Kevin); brothers and sister-in-law Peter MacNeil (Joyce), Jessie MacIsaac (Ronald), Jerry MacNeil (Patsy), Archie MacNeil (Lisa), Norma MacNeil, Marg MacNeil and Mary MacNeil; special cousin who was more like a brother Bert Simms (Flora); aunt Beatrice Watkins plus a large circle of nieces and nephews who he loved just like his own, may cousins, friends and co-workers.

John was a very gentle and kind hearted soul who was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was always able to bring laughter in any room with his witty jokes and dry sense of humour. He had a love for the outdoors, going back in the woods, hunting and fishing but above all he loved his family the most.

In keeping with John 's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation taking place on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm (wake service beginning at 7 pm) at East Haven Funeral Home Inc. T he Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 30 ^th , 11 am from the C hurch of the Precious Blood in St. Andrew's officiated by Father Lee Lainey, inurnment to follow at Mount St. Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Atlantic Division,109 Ilsley Avenue, Unit 1, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1S8 . Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay R oad, Port aux Basques, NL, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts