BORN

1919

DIED

2012

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Cecil Simmons Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 24, 2012.

SIMMONS, Cecil – at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Monday December 24, 2012 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Glennys. Loving father of Don and his wife Krystina, Gregg and his wife Nadia, Valerie Forest, and Kevin and his wife Eleanor. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Cher, Alea, Preston, Janalee, Lisa, Rebecca, James, Paul, Erin and Luke and by his 8 great-grandchildren. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 where family will receive friends on Friday December 28th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Road, Courtice on Saturday December 29th at 1 p.m. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery, Courtice. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to Faith United Church would be appreciated.

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December 29, 2012

Cher Hanusiak

I was blessed with the best grandparents anyone could ask for. I cherish all of the memories and hope to give my own family that same sense of joyous tradition and incredible work ethic that Grandpa and Grandma Simmons lived by.

They are greatly missed.

December 28, 2012

Tom Cook

I cherish the memories of the Simmons family. The carts in the cedars,race car rides and the Cadillac train whistle.Don, Gregg,Valerie and Kevin. You have been blessed with wonderful parents. Cherish the memories. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

December 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, we loved him too. Ray had so much love and affection for Cec, and always said Cec taught him so much (and not just about mechanics) he will be missed. Sorry we can't be there. but you know we are there in our thoughts. love Ray and Millie Dreossi

December 27, 2012

Brampton Region A.C.C.C.C.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

December 27, 2012

Ted & Jackie Jeffery

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 27, 2012

scooter and Doug Elcomb

Oh my. Special man. He designed and help build some race cars -- and we are still winning with his Dreossi Canada Class from '61.

December 27, 2012

DONNA & VIC REMEIKA

I KNOW THAT ALL OF HEAVEN WILL BE LIT UP
ESPECIALLY GLENNYS WHEN SHE SEES HER LOVE
COME TO BE WITH HER FOREVER...WE MISS THEM
VERY MUCH AND WILL MEET AGAIN...DONNA & VIC
REMEIKA

December 27, 2012

WE HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS, CECIL &
GLENNYS..WE LIVED IN VA. AND I WOULD DRIVE HOME TO COURTICE &
ALWAYS GOT OFF THE 401 AT THIS POINT SO I COULD SURPRISE THEM
WITH A VISIT..GLENNYS WOULD HAVE A BIG SMILE FOR ME...THEIR
CHILDREN SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF THEM...LOVE DONNA & VIC REMEIKA

December 27, 2012

Phil & Gwen Foster

We will remember Cec and Don on many ACCCC Tour to Yesteryears in the beautiful 31 Cadillac Roadster. He will drive the car again.

December 27, 2012

May God give you comfort in this time of sorrow. May God fill you with the peace the surpasses all understanding. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rev. Lynne Allin, Mt. Elgin United Church

December 27, 2012

Rainbow Region A.C.C.C.C.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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