Obituary of Grace Simms

Passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family, at the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre, Twillingate, on Friday, February 23, 2024; Grace (Muriel) Simms at the age of 86. Grace is predeceased by her husband Robert Simms, parents Pearl and Claude Pelley, son-in-law Blair Broderick, daughter-in-law Pauline Simms, brother in laws Eric Stuckless, Ernest Simms, Frank Froude, Sister-in-law Muriel Simms and Alma Froude. Grace leaves with loving memories, her children Brian (Nancy), Ann, Frank (Bernice), Doris (Bruce), Verna, Linda (Tony); grandchildren: Shawn (Wendy), Stetson (Julie-Anne), Stacey (Michael), Devin (Tonia), Robert (Adriane), Laura (Bradley), Beth, Melissa, Caitlin (Matthew), Brianna (Jayden), Nicholas (John), Gregory, and Brittany. Great-grandchildren: Natalie, Burton, Laine, Benjamin, Jack, Eider, Alyissa, Robert, Nathan, Leah, Tyson, Evelyn and Dean. Her siblings, Shirley, Clemmie (Bob), Randolph (Marilyn), Ronald (Beverly), Chesley (Maxine), Elvis (Jane), and a large circle of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Grace and Robert were married 47 years and raised their family in Back Harbour. Before marriage, she worked at the hospital and then became a stay-at-home mom. Grace was a member of the ACW for many years and loved her Church. She had her special seat in the church and was often there with her grandchildren when they were young. You could find Grace sitting at home knitting or making quilts. When she wasn’t making mittens or socks she enjoyed doing word search puzzles. She also loved to see people coming around and enjoyed a cup of tea with them. Her grandchildren would visit daily, and loved her kool-aid, candies and cinnamon rolls. Special thank you to the Long Term Care Staff of The Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre who all provided Grace with loving care and support. As per Grace’s wishes, donations may be given in Grace’s memory to the family for a charity of their choosing. You have taught us well; your work here is done. You have earned the right to rest in peace.