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Joyce Simmons Obituary

Joyce L. Simmons CONCORD, NH Joyce L. Simmons, age 65 died Thursday, November 27th at the Concord Hospital. She was born in Brockton MA, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Blanchard) Fisher. She was a graduate of Stoughton High School class of 1961, and also Norwood Secretarial School in Norwood, MA. Joyce was the head teller for the Rockland Credit Union in Rockland, MA and Lake Sunapee Savings Bank. Joyce was generous with her time volunteering whenever she could, she was known for her skills at the bingo table, she enjoyed camping, and animals. Her greatest love was her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; former Fire Chief Edgar Simmons, three daughters; Pamela J. Millett and her husband Eric of Boscawen, Bonnie G. Simmons of Concord, Donna D. Pizzutillo and her husband Frank of Manchester, one son; Richard E. Simmons and his wife Tomoko of Tilton, nine grandchildren; Nicholas, Douglas and Sarah Millett, Christopher Simmons, Anthony, Mackenzie, and Tristan Pizzutillo, Lilly and Oliver Simmons, one brother; Robert Fisher, Jr. of Brockton, MA, one sister; Evelyn Norvish of Whitman, MA. Memorial visiting hours will be held on Saturday December 6, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St., Concord, NH. Funeral Services will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Waters Funeral Home. There will also be memorial visiting hours held Saturday, December 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Macdonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte.139, Marshfield, MA. 02050.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 1, 2008.

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edgar simmons

December 7, 2008

joyce miss you and the kids put up a tree look great

Richard Kaufman

December 6, 2008

Dear Ed & Family,
On behalf of Mom and all the Kaufman's, our love and deepest sympathy. Joyce and you have been dear friends and fellow campers, and she will be greatly missed by many. Again, we send our most sincere condolences.

Connie and Mal Fraser

December 4, 2008

To Ed and Family:
We are devestated by the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful friend who will be deeply missed. Connie will treasure the memories of those times she and Joyce spent drinking wine, talking, and playing Parchesi. Joyce, you are still the Champ!

Kim DesRosiers

December 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Jeff, Kim, Rachael & Jacob DesRosiers

Sarah Millett

December 2, 2008

we will miss you grammy. I had fun times with you

love always, Sarah Millett

Gail & Emmett

December 2, 2008

Dear Pop,
Emmett & I are so sorry to hear about Joyce. Our prayers & thoughts are with you & your family.
God Bless.

Linda Merrill

December 2, 2008

Bonnie and Family,
I was saddened to hear the news. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy with the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful person who loved life. She will be missed, but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be with you.

Frank & Donna Pizzutillo

December 2, 2008

On the day of our Lord, November 27th 2008, The lord received another Very Special Angel, knowing her family would be strong enough to understand and let her go. Anyone who knew Joyce and believes in God knows she is with the Lord looking over those left behind. Think of her often. We will.

December 1, 2008

Ed & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Rick Hinck & Family

Stella & John Bourque

December 1, 2008

Donna & family
We want to tell you how sorry we are for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Amy Hutchinson

December 1, 2008

My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family Pam. Please let us know if there is anything you need. We are all thinking of you at Milton-Cat!

Edgar Simmons

December 1, 2008

thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers. we will get through this with your support

Ray and Alison Scott

December 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. With love,

Jackie Benard

December 1, 2008

Pam,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Don & Dina Joyce

December 1, 2008

Our Deepest Sympathy with you and your family. We will always remember the times we had with Joyce. She will be missed. Dina and Don

Judi and Kenny

November 30, 2008

We love you and will miss you .You were a great Friend and neighbor.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and Ed at this time and always.

Doris Brown

November 30, 2008

Our thoughts are with you with deepest sympathy. Don and Doris Brown

Tracey,Marc, Allie, Chris and Maggie Mae Coulon

November 30, 2008

Your family is in our thoughts at this difficult time. I am so glad we had this summer. I will always remember the campfires and many laughs we shared.

Robin Azevedo

November 30, 2008

Our thoughts are with all of you during this incredibly difficult time. We are so glad that we got to visit with Aunt Joyce last week.
She will be missed,
Robin, John, Francesca, & Emersen Azevedo

Vickie & Bob Chavanelle

November 30, 2008

Our deepest sympathy with the loss of your wife and mother. I know how much you all will miss her. May you take comfort in knowing how much you all meant to her and the happiness you gave her.

Bonnie Simmons

November 30, 2008

Mom passed peacefully with her family at her side Thanksgiving morning after a tough fight. I thought you might enjoy her high school picture. I have many pictures to share if you would like some sent to you please email me. She was dearly loved.
Love Bon

Robert (Sandy) & Carolyn Melvin

November 30, 2008

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the family.

Anthony, Tristan & Mackenzie Pizzutillo

November 30, 2008

Grammy we will miss you!

Donna Pizzutillo

November 30, 2008

We love you mom!

The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home

November 30, 2008

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