Michelle Marie Simmons

Michelle Marie (Ramos) Simmons, 51, of Acushnet, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was the wife of Frank J. Simmons, they shared 30 beautiful years together, 26 of which were shared with their son Zachary Richard Ramos Simmons.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Manuel C. Ramos and Eugenia (Figueiredo) Ramos, she was raised in New Bedford and had resided in Acushnet since 1990. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1988, however she and her mother received their diplomas together in 1989.

She had worked at Dunkin Donuts for nearly 14 years.

Michelle always had a smile on her face and could light up a room. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends, camping and listening to music. She looked forward to date night with her husband. Fall was her favorite time of the year as she visited Salem, with her Chica’s, to enjoy the Halloween festivities. Her beautiful soul and spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Surviving in addition to her husband and parents is her son, Zachary Richard Ramos Simmons of Acushnet; her sister, Jennifer Ann Ramos, companion Keri Mahoney and her son Logan Mahoney of North Port, FL; her mother-in-law, Susanne Leandre of New Bedford and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Donald F. Rish; grandparents, Alberto and Rosa Ramos, Cesar and Maria Jose Figueiredo, and grandparent’s in-law, Richard and Janice Simmons.

Her Funeral will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 9 a.m. from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, 125 Main St., Acushnet. Burial in Acushnet Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 p.m.

For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com