Obituary of Shirley Margaret Simms (CARD OF THANKS)

Note of Thanks

Family of

Shirley M. Simms

Thank you to the EMS 1^st Responders, Emergency and ICU Hospital staff of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital for the care and compassion Shirley received while in their care.

To the ICU staff you were all amazing in your care of Shirley and also in your thoughtfulness and consideration to us (her family). The memories shared by past co-workers (now, her care givers), some who started their careers working with Shirley, brought us a smile and a laugh.

Your kindness will always be remembered. We are deeply touched by each and everyone of you.

Thank you to Fillatre’s Funeral Homes for all your guidance and professional service. We are so grateful to Mindy Holloway for all you have done for us during this difficult time.

Thank you Rev. Canon David Russell for your visits at the hospital and conducting the service.

We would like to express our thanks and sincere appreciation to everyone for the phone calls, messages, cards, flowers, food and visits at the funeral home.

It was such a pleasure to meet Shirley’s co-workers and put a face to the names of those she fondly talked about when she worked and then in her retirement. The honor guard by her co-workers at the service touched our hearts deeply. She would be proud.

Thank you to the organist Dennis Barnes and Funeral Director Keith Fillatre for your services.

The kindness and generosity shown to our family will always be remembered.

Jean, Neta, Shirley’s nephews (Steven, Brian, Chris, Darren and families)

Shirley Margaret Simms

June 18, 1948 – August 22, 2025

Corner Brook, NL

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Shirley Margaret Simms passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 77 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her sister Jean Simms; sister-in-law Neta Simms; nephews: Steven, Brian (Jennifer), Chris (April) and Darren (Melanie); great nieces and nephews: Mackenzie, Preston, Jordan, Caleb, Luke and Benjamin; beloved companion Milo and aunt Olive King; as well as a large extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Eliza Simms, brothers Bruce and Dave Simms, uncle Harvey Simms, grandparents Abraham and Helen Simms and George and Dulcie Dwyer. Shirley moved back to Corner Brook at the age of 18, where she trained and started her career as a LPN at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. She retired in 2010 after over 40 years of service. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark's Avenue. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. from Fillatre's Funeral Home Chapel, St. Mark's Avenue. Interment to follow at Townsite Anglican Cemetery.. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Diabetic Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.