Frederick J. "Bud" Simrell
Frederick J. "Bud" Simrell
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He was born May 12, 1942, in Binghamton, the son of Frederick and Esther Simrell.
He graduated from North High in Binghamton. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from August 1963 to July 1969. He served two tours in Korea and one tour in Vietnam.
Fred was a graduate of the 122nd New York State Police Academy class of 1971. He was stationed at Troop "C" in Sidney for 21 years. Fred worked at Mead Westvaco for 10 years, and was a driver for Chambers in Sidney.
Fred was a member and the chaplain for the Sidney American Legion Post 183. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sidney and was also a vestry member and a lay minister.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne (More); they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary Aug. 12, 2007. He is also survived by his mother, Esther Simrell; brother, Richard Simrell (Carol); sister-in-law, Kathy Simrell; his children, Teresa and Clarence Green, James Simrell, Jennifer and Dennis McCann; stepchildren, Mona and Tom Lucier, Martin and Chris Drachler, Lenthel and Julie Drachler; and 16 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his adorable black kitties, Emily and Abigail.
He was preceded by his father, Frederick Simrell; and his brother, Bruce Simrell.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel on 21 Main St., Sidney.
Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 River St., Sidney at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to make donations to St. Paul's Episcopal or The ALS Association Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 in memory of Fred.
Arrangements made by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Star.
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Teresa Green
August 9, 2008
Dad,
I miss you very much. It's been almost 1 year since you've been gone. We gave your new grandson your name as his middle name. Tashi has your color eyes. Every time I look at him I think of you. I wish you were here to hold him. Alani asks about Poppy Simrell often. We think about her playing with the chicken stuffed animal on your deck and you laughing. I love you dad. Love~"Punky"
ramona groover lucier
December 24, 2007
Dear Dad merry christmas,were all going too miss you and thank of you say a prayer for all us and we will do the same for you. love you dad and miss you. love mona
Jennifer McCann
December 21, 2007
Merry Christmas Dad Love You and Miss you so much
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ramona groover lucier
December 14, 2007
Dad. im always thinking of you .The other day we got some cards from home a birthday one and a xmass one .We opened them up and read them but your name wasnt there.I set there in some kind of shock.that really it home.Theres time that i thank of you often but on that day more so. ever one takes time for granted but you shouldnt becuse you dont know when it wont be there anymore.The hoildays are here and it will be hard but im going thank of you and what you would do and say to get a lough or a cry .your grand children will do the same.we all love you dad.
megan mccann
September 25, 2007
grandpa ; i love you and i miss you so much you mean alot to me and you always will. right now im kind of lost without you and my days are getting harder. you supported me with alot of things and now i dont know who to run to when i need help. you were such a hero to me and i looked up to you for alot. i dont think of you as gone because in my heart i know your still here with me everday watching out for me. grandpa i love you so much. someday we'll see each other again.
Ashley Lucier
September 25, 2007
I Love You Grandpa and Miss You soo much I wish you never Left me....
The letter I wrote to Grandpa before he passed away....
Dear Grandpa,
I’m not allowed to come and see you, and I understand why you wished that we don’t, but I wanted to say goodbye. I love you so much. More than you could imagine. I know you’re in pain and I understand why you made this decision. I just wished you weren’t going to leave us. Over the years you’ve always been there for me, and everything I wanted to do with my life, you’ve never once criticized, but instead you told me to pursue it. It’s never hard saying goodbye and as much as I don’t want to I know it has to be done, and that was your decision. You’ve always told me to pursue my dreams, and I’m going to do that for you, pursue everything I want in life and succeed. Ill always remember you as you were. Your bright smiling face, the laugh you had when we all sat around the table, the smile you had at my games, recitals, graduation, whatever the occasion was, you were there. Ill always remember the good times we shared, the backyard games, cookouts with the family, Christmas, and even fighting with you over BugerKing or Wendy’s. Ill never forget, but always miss, never stop going, but always succeed, just for you. And I know you’ll always be there, at my sweet 16 dancing by my side, graduation sitting up there watching me walk across stage, Christmas with the family, and even one day at my wedding, holding my hand as I’m walking down the aisle, you’ll be there. But I know your going to a better place and I’m happy no more pain. I love you Grandpa no one can ever take the place of you, Ever.
Don’t forget to be with me always and forever....
Love you,
One day ill see you again....
Ashley
Grandpa, as I pusue my goals in life watch over me, guide me with you love and your helping hand...
Jennifer McCann
September 20, 2007
Dad,
It has been a week since since you left us a week filled with tears,sorrow, loneliness and sometimes laughter. We have shared many memories of you and it comforts us. You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We were very blessed to have you. You were and still are an inspiration to many people. I know that you are at peace now and your pain is gone, but our pain is still with us. We miss you so much but we will think of you everyday. I know no matter what you do you will be with us watching over us. We want to thank you for all the times that we cried, you comforted us, all the times that we had trouble, you guided us, and all the times we laughed, you laughed with us. Speaking of laughing we will miss your laugh the most. You lit up a room everytime you walked in everyone waiting for what joke you were going to tell.
Dad, we just wanted you to know that we love you very much and truely respected you. Your grandkids love and miss you and they will never forget there Grandpa. I know that each of them will cherish their memories of you.
Dad, you had a fullfilling life a life you should be proud of you are truely one of a kind. You are the bravest man we ever met and so now its our turn to be brave and tell you good-bye. We love and miss you and someday we will be together again
Dad at Thanksgiving
September 19, 2007
Dad having fun as always
September 19, 2007
Mom and Dad
September 19, 2007
Joe Begley
September 8, 2007
May I express my condolences on Fred's passing. I'll remember his droll, ironic humor during the years we spent together in Troop "C"
May he rest in peace
Anna and Norman Ritchey
September 6, 2007
Dear Joanne and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to everyone. May you always hold dear in your hearts many special memories.
Dolly (Carman) Hunter
September 6, 2007
Joanne & family,
I am so sorry to for your loss, Bud will be missed by us all. I hope it brings you a little comfort to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and you are not alone, we are all right beside you, to help comfort and support you. God Bless.
Deacon Jim Shevlin, FHC
September 5, 2007
"Give rest, O Lord, to your servant Fred with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither signing, but life everlasting."
mike springer
September 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ellen henchey
September 5, 2007
Hi Joanne.Soo sorry for the loss of Bud. Also .sorry I am not there.In Mo. again.The love of our family goes out to you all. God Bless,Love Ellen Henchey PS Hope to see you soon.
Tami Baker
September 4, 2007
Teresa, my heart goes out to you and your entire family, I know no words can take away your pain, but know that friends and family can and will help you through this time. Remember that I am here if you need me... I love you
frank noonan
September 4, 2007
Martin : On behalf of the Fire & Security Dept. Churchill Falls. We wish to offer our condolances on the passing of your step dad. Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Fire and Security Dept.
Churchill Falls.
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Jane Gaffney (Ritner)
September 3, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of Freds passing, we were good friends at Binghamton North High School.
Ron Kavulich
September 3, 2007
My sincere sympathy in your loss of Fred. I worked with Fred at Troop C Hdqts in Sidney for many years. I will always remember his sense of humor, and he always had that friendly smile. He was a pleasure to know and work with.
EVELYN (KANE) YOUNG
September 1, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kenneth, Karen and Cheryl Shaver
September 1, 2007
Joanne and Family;
I was surprised by the news of Fred but from my understanding he was ready. We all have shared some good times and they will be fondly remembered. Kenny said he first thought of Fred telling the joke deisel fitter(these will fit her)and the way he laughed all the way thru it.
We were so fortunate to see him on our trip up in May.
May all your fondest memories help you thru the tough times and knowing that he's telling his silly jokes to someone up there.
God Bless you all.
Terri Simonds
September 1, 2007
To the whole Simrell family, we express our sympathy for your loss. Know that Fred is in the loving arms of his Father and does rest in peace. As believers, God's promise is that you will be together forever. Though healing is painful and your sorrow is great, keep your eye on Jesus and your eternal home in Heaven where you will once again join Fred. Sincerely, The Simonds family
Terry Molinari
September 1, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of Fred's passing.
I know he will be missed by many. I always enjoyed working with him in our years with the State Police.
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