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1928
DIED
2022
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Donald Simmons Obituary
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A graveside service will be held in Rose Cemetery, at a later date.
Donald was born November 7, 1928 in Seneca Falls, N.Y. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, and playing guitar with his brothers. Don worked several jobs during his life, and retired from the Wayne County Highway Department in Lyons, N.Y. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Bornheimer of Lyons; son, Ralph D. Simmons of Clyde; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley VanDuyne Simmons; son, Steve; sister, Margaret Martin; brothers, Alfred, Clayton, Kenneth and Frederick.
Arrangements by Pusateri-Canolesio Funeral Home, Clyde N.Y.
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dawn wunder
February 20, 2024
cant believe he been gone that longallready god bless you all
Jeannette Van Duyne-Boise
March 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless uncle Don and rest in piece.
ray dawn wunder
February 27, 2022
were very sorry to hear about your dad he was avery nice man are prys are with you god bless
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