Charles Sima

Heartfelt condolences from the Sima/Kiewlen family cousins. Mom,(Vange Kiewlen) and I just talked an hour on the phone reminiscing about the great times at Uncle Joe's and Aunt Bertha's house. The family picnics were special times and "Cousin Charlie" will always be remembered for his adventurous and fun-loving ways. I remember he was always was smiling. Over the objections of my own father, we almost always drove home from Ponsett road with a new cat for me!
Sharon, Scott, Beth and...

Charlie was a man's man... and was a fighter till the end. There wasn't anything he couldn't do or fix. I always admired his vast experience and abilities, especially when it came to his beloved autos... He will be sorely missed by all of his family, including the CATS! They held a place in Charlie's heart at least equal to, or more important than some of the humans he knew! Good for him!.. See you again Charles...

I am one of four cousins around the same age. Charlie, the oldest of the group, John and Eddie and me. I always looked up to Charlie. He was 3 years older, a male, and actually paid attention to me, a girl.
On a visit to Uncle Joes house when I was about 10 or 12, Charlie let me share a seat on the tractor while he drove around Uncle Joes garden. I thought it was so cool! Charlie was chewing gum and when he tired of it, he stuck the wad of gum behind his ear. I was struck with...

I remember him as industrious, savvy, inquisitive decent man. He help me build my racing kart in Higganum we raced down Klass Hill in the 60s. It was an idyllic life on Ponsett road for our family. RIP Charlie. Bill

I am saddened to hear of Uncle Charlies passing, It has been such a long time that I've seen him. I will always remember the good times as when all the Cousins were younger, Our Familes would all get together in Vermont at our Cabins for the Summer as we went swimming and did some fishing and in the Winter we either went skiing or Snow Mobiling, those were some amazing times. Back home in Connecticut as when I had the chance to visit were some excellent times too. Uncle Charlie was such a...

sorry to hear may he rest in peace

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.