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1976
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Andrew Simms Obituary
Andrew Raymond Simms, 41, of Halifax, passed away, February 22, 2018, peacefully in his sleep, at home.
He was born the third son of Genanne Beck and Michael McManus Simms on May 12, 1976, and was raised in Halifax and St. Albert, Alberta. He had recently returned to live in Halifax.
Known to family, friends and, especially his nieces and nephews, as "Shrek", he was a big, gentle, giant of a man who loved and supported not only family and friends, but everyone who crossed the path of this big hearted man. He exuded constant care, love, respect and humility in sharing his world with others. Those who walked through life with Andrew could always count on him for unconditional and unwavering help and support. Invariably, his parting words were "much love".
Andrew loved the outdoors and spent many hours on, in and around the rivers of Alberta, and, since his return to Nova Scotia, hiking near, and swimming in, the ocean. His love of life and irrepressible sense of fun endeared him to his twelve nieces and nephews whom he adored and who adored him.
Andrew is survived by his parents and his three brothers, Michael (Lee), Jonathan (Anna) and David (Tera), as well as his twelve nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. Andrew is predeceased by his grandparents, Raymond and Molly Beck, and G. Graham and Nora Simms, as well as his sister-in-law, Krista Simms.
Visitation will be held at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Agnes Church, 6903 Mumford Road, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cottage, 2435 Brunswick Street, (902) 429-7968.
To place online condolences, please visit: www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Simms
11 Entries
Maria Somjen
March 7, 2018
Genanne, I am really sorry to hear about your son. I have never met him, but losing a child is inconceivable, my thoughts are with you.
Leanne
March 1, 2018
Rest in paradise my Dear Friend.
Always Loved, Never Forgotten.
February 27, 2018
Genanne , Mike
Mike and Lee , JP and Anna
David and Tera , and families
A beautiful tribute to a
sweet man ,
Love and prayers
Bernice Groff and family
Garth Mallett
February 26, 2018
Genanne, we are sorry to read about your son Andrew passing. It will certainly make for a difficult time for you and the family, loosing him at such a young age.
Our thoughts will be with you all in your time of grief.
With sympathy
Garth and Nell Mallett
Bruce Lorimer
February 26, 2018
Genanne:
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your son. Sandy and I send our condolences.
Paul Amyotte
February 26, 2018
Genanne,
Please know that Peggy and I are keeping you close in our thoughts during this most difficult of times. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Steve Selig
February 26, 2018
Genanne, Michael and family, please accept my deepest sympathies for the sudden loss of Andrew.
Jill Green
February 26, 2018
Genanne, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
marcel aucoin
February 26, 2018
to Genanne and family our sympathy goes out to you after the passing of
Andrew.We trust that happy memories of him will support you through this difficult time,
Marcel and sharon Aucoin
Suelynn Banfield
February 25, 2018
The world today is a lesser place without you.
Asrar
February 23, 2018
An extremely friendly and kind person. My sincerest condolences. He will be missed, greatly.
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