Obituary of Charles Simmons

SIMMONS, Charles Alexander "Chuck" - Peacefully at Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 in his 79th year, with family by his side. Much loved husband of Marion for 57 years. Loving father of Charles (Alexis) of Cambridge, Terry (Anne) of Simcoe, Cindy-Lou Bridgmon (Bill) of Plymouth, New Hampshire. Survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother of Fred of Walkerton, Bessie Dunham of Orangeville, and Rose Mary Waters of Hamilton. Predeceased by his parents Clinton and Bernice and brother Don and sister Deanna. Chuck will be missed by many other family members and friends. He was a long time employee of Babcock & Wilcox, of Cambridge, Ontario for over 29 years, retiring in 1997. Friends will be received at BECKETT-GLAVES FAMILY FUNERAL CENTRE, 88 Brant Ave. Brantford on Monday, July 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment at Farringdon Burial Ground will be held at a later date. A special thank you to the 6th floor staff at Brantford General Hospital for their excellent care given to Chuck. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Charles in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.