SIMMONS, Theresa A. (Lifetime CWL Member)
Peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Marmora with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Simmons (1982) and the late Donald Heffernan (2004). Loving mother of Brian Simmons (Teresa Wright) of Peterborough, and Susan and husband Graham Sidaway of Ajax; daughter Sharon Simmons and daughter-in-law Linda Simmons both pre-deceased. Dear grandmother of Shane (Marilyn) and Daniel Simmons and the late Stephen Simmons, and granddaughters Clarissa, Amanda, and Sarah Sidaway. Dear sister of Margaret Torpey (late Vincent) of Peterborough. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Doyle (late Bernard) and Marjorie Doyle (late William) both of Marmora. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Step-mother of Paul (Lori), Donald (Barbara) Heffernan, Lorraine and husband Richard Allen; Karyn Lewis pre-deceased. Pre-deceased by her parents John Doyle and Margaret Gillen and sisters Mary (Ida) and Rose Doyle, and brother Hugh Doyle.

Visitation at DUFFUS FUNERAL HOME, 431 George Street South from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2012. (Parish Prayers 3 p.m. Thursday) Funeral Mass in ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.duffusfuneralhome.com