James Leonard Simmons
1942 - 2004
Simmons, James Leonard – 61, of West Brook, Cumberland County passed away Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Moncton City Hospital. Born in Springhill, he was the son of Phyllis (Gilbert) Simmons, Amherst and the late James “Tody” Simmons. Besides his mother, he is survived by daughters, Linda Cormier (Doug), Truro; Teresa Simmons, Ontario; a son, James, Parrsboro Roads; sisters, Irene Lindstrom (Nels), Burns Lake, B.C.; Wendy Gogan (John), Springhill; Paula Streatch (Robert), Amherst; brothers, Wayne Simmons (Marjorie), Springhill Junction; Glen Simmons (Marie), West Brook; Danny Simmons (Kim), Amherst; Kenneth “Bucky” Pettigrew (Margaret), Amherst; Dave Pettigrew (Shelley), Amherst; Dellas Pettigrew (Carrie), West Brook; Cyril Pettigrew (Patty), Etobicoke, Ont.; Dale Pettigrew (Lori), Burns Lake, B.C.; Peter Pettigrew (Jacklyn), Prince George, B.C.; Paul Pettigrew, B.C.; 2 granddaughters, Ashley and Emma Cormier; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Diane Dunlop; a brother, Charles Simmons. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Danny Compton officiating. Burial in the West Brook Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
