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Joan Simons Obituary

Of Lynnfield, formerly of Peabody & Chelsea, on Dec. 2, 2007. Beloved wife of 53 years to Chester I. "Chet" Simons. Devoted mother of Mark Simons of Wakefield, & Debbie Goldstein & her husband Mitchell of Andover. Cherished grandmother of Craig, Stephanie, Ari, Elana, & Jared. Dear sister of Irene Weinstein & her husband Leon of Swampscott & Sandra Kamens of Danvers. Loving niece of Molly Devonick of Lynn. Funeral Service in Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody, on Tues., Dec. 4 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Temple Beth Shalom Memorial Park, Danvers. Memorial observance will be held at her late residence immediately following the burial on Tues. & on Wed. & Thurs. from 2-4 & 6-9 PM. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, at the above address. For complete obituary & online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website. Torf Funeral Service (800)-428-7161 www.torffuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2007.

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Ellen Nesen

December 10, 2007

I'm so very sorry for your loss.
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know she’ll be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

All our love and deepest condolences,
Ellen Nessen
Phill, Josh, Matt and Sam Sherman

Lieber Nataupsky

December 4, 2007

Dear Simons Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Joan's passing. Our fond memories of her go back over forty years in Prattville. Sincerely, Lieber and Marjorie Nataupsky, Jupiter,Florida

BRENDA & ARTHUR RUBIN

December 4, 2007

Dear Chester & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love,Brenda & Arthur

Donna & Todd Goldstein

December 4, 2007

Dear Chet and Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Joan was a wonderful person. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,

Maria Palermo

December 4, 2007

Dear Chet and Family, we are deeply saddened to have lost such a lovely and warm friend. We will always remeber her kindness and beautiful smile and we thank her for those memories.

Marci Benson

December 3, 2007

Dear Simons Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Growing up Joan was like a second mother to me and I'll always cherish those memories. I know she’ll be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

All our love and deepest condolences,
Marci & Ryn

Jo Ann Gershaw

December 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We hope the support of friends and family will get you through this most difficult time.

Love, Jo Ann, David and Rachel

Elaine & Jerry Burgess

December 3, 2007

May the memory of happy times past sustain you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.

Pya Seidner

December 3, 2007

Sending all of our love and lots of hugs.
Pya, David and Alexa Seidner

Bonney Libman

December 3, 2007

So sorry we cannot be with you all at this time of sorrow. We send our love and deepest sympathy.
Bonney & Len Libman

Phyllis Lander

December 3, 2007

I will always remember the happy times that Joan and I spent together while growing up in Chelsea. Later in life, I was able to see Joan when she and Chester wintered in Florida. She will be greatly missed by the Lander family. With heartfelt sympathy..Cousin Phyllis

RONDA & DAVE COHEN

December 3, 2007

Joannie will surely be missed by her family and her friends.

Our sympathy goes out to her grieving family.

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