Irene Elsie Simms
October 25, 1933 to November 24, 2020
Obituary
To view the online service for the late Irene Simms on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. please select the link below.
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Irene Simms (nee Francis) passed peacefully away at her home at 87 years of age, in the presence of her loving family. Irene was born in Hermitage, NL and is now reunited with her late husband Captain Eric Simms, born in Richard’s Harbour, NL.
Irene is predeceased by her two brothers and seven sisters and survived by her brother Ross, Nelson-Meramichi, NB.
She leaves to mourn and cherish their memories, her ten children, Marie (Dave) Twillingate, NL; Alvin (Elizabeth) Sutton, QC; Llewellyn (Florence) St. Albert, AB; Barbara (Gary) Portugal Cove, NL; Vernon (Marina) Portugal Cove, NL; Dean (Cathie) St. John’s, NL; Amy (Gerry) London, ON; Donna (Joe) St. John’s, NL; Rob (Colleen) Portugal Cove, NL; Janice (Monty) Paradise, NL.
Grandchildren: Jason, Colin & Paula; Alexandria, Genevieve & Erica; Jacqueline, Danielle & Gabrielle; Megan, Robert & Kim; Jodie & Jasmine; Morgan; Jonathan; Richard, Devon & Grant; Candace & Cassandra; Emily & Jacob; along with twenty one great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
The family would like to give special thanks all her home care workers from Rosemore Home Care services, her dear friend Wanda Tiller and all staff at the Paramedic Palliative Care Program, especially Nurse Jill Greeley.
A funeral service will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Rd., St. John’s, on Friday November 27, 2020 at 11:00 am with the service being a live streamed.
Interment to follow at the St. Lawrence Anglican Cemetery, Bauline Line Ext., Portugal Cove, beside her loving husband Captain Eric Simms.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Daffodil Place, St. John’s, or the NL Kidney Foundation.
A beautiful and wonderful woman, may she rest in peace.
I’ll give you a daisy a day
I’ll love you until the rivers run still
And the four winds we know blow away.
Jud Strunk
Janice, So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May your beautiful memories help you all through the difficult days ahead.
So sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing.. Our thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.
Cora & David
Donna, Joe, Alvin and your families, our sincere condolences on your loss.
Alvin and Elizabeth and Family:
So sorry to hear about your mom. It is never easy to lose someone so dear, especially during these challenging times. Hold on to each other and all of your precious memories, and they will help you through the days and months ahead. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Alvin and Élizabeth and Simms Family:
We are deeply saddened since hearing the news about your mother’s passing.. We extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to you and yours.. In this time of sorrow, know that your mother’s bright light is there looking down on you and yours always.
and take comfort from all the happy memories you carry.
Sorry to hear about aunt Irene’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
So sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
The Simms Family,
Sorry to hear about aunt Irene’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about aunt Irene’s passing – our thoughts are with you.
Donna, Joe and family members,
So sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time, and may god bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna, Joe and family members,
So sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time. and may god bless you all tomorrow as you do your final good bye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dean;
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
To Dean and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time and the days a head.
Sincerely
Patricia Chaulk
So sorry to hear of your mon’s passing. Sincere condolences.
Vernon, Marina, and Family
Thinking of you in your loss of your Mother
May the thoughts of special memories of your Mom
bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time of sorrow. With Caring Sympathy.
Al and Ann Crotty
Donna, Richard, Devin, Grant, and all the Simms families:
Sincere condolences on Mrs. Simms’ passing.
Please accept deepest sympathies from all the Greenes.
May she rest in peace.
Joe, on behalf of all the Greene family.
So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the family.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May she rest in peace.
I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Your mother was a beautiful lady.. I enjoyed my time I spent with her. We always had a good laugh or two. I pray that you will find peace in this difficult time. I will pray for the family . God Bless you. Bonnie Broomfield ( home care worker).
So sorry to hear of Aunt Irenes passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Our condolences to all her family and friends.
Barb and family
I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of your mother. Although I haven’t seen her in years I always remember when they would make the trek to your house from Hermtiage to come stay with her children for the winter months. She was a sweet lady and always smiling. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I spent many hours in the Simms household and Irene always treated me like family. I have lots of good memories of her. Thinking of all of you at this time❤️
Sending condolences to the family. Remember going to her house to meet Amy when we were younger. Thinking of you all.
So sorry for your loss. Your mother had a long and precious life. May she Rest In Peace. Condolences to you Vernon, Marina, Jodie, Jasmine and Devon.
Vernon and Marina and family, we are so very sorry. Sending you our love and prayers.
Brendan and Christine
Irene made the best cup of tea ever.!! I had many visits with Irene and Eric over our years in Gaultois.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Joan.
Rob Colleen and family’s sorry for your loss.Prayers and sincere condolences to you all.