Frederick Arthur Simmons

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Fred Simmons on Friday October 25, 2013 at home with his wife and family at his side. Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late George and Marcella (Mugford ) Simmons . Fred belonged to the Boiler Maker’s Union and worked many years throughout the Martimes. He also worked as a coal miner and was a member of the Reserve Pensioner Club . He belonged to Gordon United Church.

Surviving are his wife Verona (Matheson ), sisters Marcella Angelo, Florence Turner both of Glace Bay. brother George ‘Sonny’ also from Glace Bay. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents , brothers Calvin, William, Warrick, Alfred, James sisters Miriam Gillis,Effie Gaskell, Delsie Simmons.

Visitation for Frederick Arthur Simmons will be held on Tuesday October 29, at 7-9 in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union Street Glace Bay,

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday October 30, at 11am in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Martha MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens . A luncheon will be held in Gordon United Church Hall. Family flowers only. Donation may be made to palliative care or charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.patenfuneral.com