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Erin Simmons Obituary
Jericho - On the evening of Thursday, October 10, 2019, Erin Simmons died unexpectedly. Her passing has been devastating to her mom, Pat, her father Dan, and her older brother Ethan. We are fortunate to have the support of many great friends and family as we deal with our loss.
Erin was a unique individual. She was incredibly strong, wicked brave, fiercely loyal, a great athlete (especially basketball and snowboarding), and a gifted writer. And best of all, she had a great sense of humor. If you were lucky enough to make her acquaintance, it's not something you'd soon forget.
Erin was a graduate of MMU High School (class of 2011), and studied Journalism at Columbia College in Chicago.
During the past 26 years our family has shared so many wonderful experiences. Together, we have fished, hunted, hiked, camped, rock climbed, skied, canoed, kayaked, sailed, dirt biked, target shot, house painted, and watched the perseid meteor shower while lying on the driveway. We've laughed, cried and held each other when one of us had a rough patch.
The fact that the opioid crisis has taken this person from our family and all who knew her is incredibly sad. The world was a better place when Erin still walked among us. We are so proud of the person she was, and will always treasure the time we had together.
It's going to be a very long time before we can think of her, and not cry…
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd, Essex Jct, VT 05452 on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Please consider a donation in her name to The Howard Center in Burlington, VT (www.howardcenter.org).
Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County. To send online condolences to her family please visit :
www.cremationsocietycc.com
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Janet Astore
October 11, 2024
Sending prayers to you and Erin in heaven.....may peace find you all.....
Bruce Audette
October 10, 2024
Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts on this day .
Bruce and Wanda Audette
Kathleen Bergeron
October 13, 2022
Prayers to you and your family on this Anniversary of Erin's passing . She was a bright and beautiful soul who was so loved by her family . Hugs to all .
Jenna
October 10, 2022
It´s been 3years today, beautiful. & I miss you even more today than I did then. I love you. I miss you. & I cannot wait to hug you again. please continue watching over me & making me laugh out loud with memories.
Rosalie desGroseilliers
October 10, 2020
...Thinking of you as you remember your beautiful Erin.
Ruth Dunkley McGowan
October 22, 2019
Pat and Family~
Keeping you covered in prayers. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you at this time. Know that you are cared about and in our thoughts.
with love,
Ruth McGowan and husband Dan
Amy Otis
October 21, 2019
Dan, Pat and Ethan,
Just heard about Erin. We are so devastated for your whole family. Erin was a sweetheart. Caring thoughts are with you
Amy, Eric and John Raville
October 21, 2019
Dan and family,
My heart hurts for your loss. Please accept
my deepest condolences for the loss of your
beautiful daughter.
Stephanie Miraglia
Dan Dickinson
October 21, 2019
Dan and Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your daughter Erin. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Judy Cole
October 21, 2019
Dan, Pat, and Ethan, I'm heartbroken to hear of Erin's passing. I enjoyed her spirit, humor, and kindness to everyone. It was a pleasure to watch her on the basketball court. I hope your many wonderful memories help you through. May it help to know so many people loved her and care about you too. Holding you in my heart.
Rosalie desGroseilliers
October 21, 2019
Pat & Family,
...so sorry...."When we lose someone we love, we gain an angel who knows us."...
Janet Astore
October 20, 2019
Dearest Pat - no one should ever have to go through this. All we can ever do is love each other and Erin knew you loved her and that is what matters most. I am so sorry for your loss. Let me know how to help.
Kim Blake
October 19, 2019
I am so very sorry, I have a beautiful photo of my son, Sean , holding a fish, please know our family is here for you. Unfortunately, I will be at Safe Recovery on Monday, with you in spirit
Jack OConnor
October 19, 2019
Dan and family, I can not imagine the pain you are going through.
You are such a good family and community members.
You are in my prayers.
I have no words that will help.
Be strong.
Mary O'Connor
October 18, 2019
Pat, Dan and Ethan I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be kept close in my thoughts and prayers.
Our class picture with Erin. She always made us laugh and smile during our time learning phlebotomy. I had the privilege of sitting next to her.
Bobbie Pratt
October 18, 2019
Julie Abeling
October 18, 2019
Pat,Dan and Ethan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Karen Bolen
October 18, 2019
Dan, Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 17, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. My heart and prayers are with you Pat, Dan and Ethan. Erin was such a beautiful person and it was with great pleasure to have known her.
Kathy Irwin
Wanda , Bruce and Audette Family
October 17, 2019
Dan , Pat and Ethan
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss .
We are keeping you all in out thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. .
Erin has given us all great memories .
It was such a privilege to have had the opportunity to get to know Erin.
The two years she was part of the Flyer family she provided all of us with laughter and enjoyment .
The last time we saw Erin she gave us one of those BIG
Hugs .
We will cherish that memory .
Stacey Cheney-Myers
October 17, 2019
I am so saddened by this news and am so sorry for this loss in the world. Your daughter will be missed and is cared for by so many. I am sending your family healing thoughts.
DONNA PALERMO
October 17, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Hayley Davis
October 17, 2019
Pat, Dan, and Ethan,
My whole heart goes out to you in this very difficult time. We all had Erin as a light in our lives, it's so hard to know she couldn't experience herself as we all did. I hope she finds her happiness as we will in our memories of her. Know that you raised a beautiful person.
Mr. & Mrs. Simmons, As a former colleague of Duncan, at the " PHONE COMPANY " I send you my sincere heartfelt thoughts ..........With kindness...
Clayton Vaughn
October 17, 2019
Donna (MURPHY)SMITH
October 17, 2019
Pat and Dan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. I hope the many memories you have of your time together will somehow help easy your pain. Thinking of you both.
Tange Barbour
October 17, 2019
Dan , My heart goes out to your family. Keeping you all in my prayers. Much love.
Barry Blakely
October 17, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael DeGregorio
October 17, 2019
Dan & family,
There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Michael DeGregorio
October 17, 2019
Pat,Dan and Ethan,
Love and sadness for you all. So happy you have many wonderful memories to hold in your hearts. Karen Wilbur
Kim Graham
October 17, 2019
Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
October 17, 2019
Pat and Dan, my sincere condolences for your tragic loss. Although I never met Erin, I can see you two in her. I fondly remember watching as your love grew when we were at UNH. May your memories give you comfort. Martha Morse Melville
Shelley Crosbie
October 17, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss...we only had the pleasure of meeting Erin about a yr and a half ago, but in that short time, I will be forever grateful to the laughter and joy she brought to my daughters life...Erin would make my daughter have the deepest belly laughs that I had ever heard, hours of FaceTime chats that you could hear throughout our home. ..she will be forever missed in this household and I'm so happy I had the chance to have dinner with her just a few wks ago. So hard to believe she is gone. The angels above are lucky to have her!
Kathy Bergeron
October 16, 2019
We are your Art Community Family and our hearts ache for you . Please know that you are in our Prayers! Rest in Peace sweet girl! Kathy Bergeron and Class
Kim Bartula
October 16, 2019
Sending you my thoughts and prayers Pat and Dan and Ethan.. may god give you the strength you need and cherish the wonderful memories you have of Erin. May she be at Peace.
Annette Bauerle
October 16, 2019
Pat, I'm so very sorry for your terrible loss.
Hannah Nichols/Gahman
October 16, 2019
Erin you always knew how to make us laugh on and off the basketball court. You were a true and loyal friend and I am truly grateful to have known you and hold on to those memories. You are loved and will be missed.
Lisa McKeithen
October 16, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa McKeithen
Edward Fanning
October 16, 2019
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 16, 2019
Our hearts are with you, Dan, Pat, and Ethan.
Peace,
Adam and Mary Cole
Paul Cummings
October 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Bartholomew
October 16, 2019
I had only known Erin for a few weeks through the HITEC phlebotomy program but she left a long lasting impression. She was incredibly smart and always had us laughing. Her presence will be missed.
Joni Bates
October 16, 2019
You are missed everyday, your laughter, smiles and carefee attitude were the highlight of our much needed breaks in class. There is a void at your seat, but I know your still with us spiritually and we will get through this for you, in your memory, because you can no longer do it. I am blessed to have known you in such a brief amount of time, you left an impact. Rest easy and in peace.
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