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Ruben Simas Obituary

REHOBOTH – Ruben M. Simas, 29, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 with family by his side. Born on Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, he was the son of Duarte and Eusebia (Pontes) Simas of Rehoboth.

Ruben participated in many services and activities with his friends and caregivers in the Cerebral Palsy and Special Needs communities. He enjoyed watching TV programs and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and dear friends. Ruben will always be remembered as a kind and gentle soul, with a warm smile and all around happy disposition, even while battling his physical disabilities. Besides his beloved parents, Ruben also leaves his loving sister, Claudia S. Simas and her loving companion, Anthony Williams, of Rehoboth; his beloved Godmother, Grace Pereira; a cousin, Joao Victor Pontes and many more beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. His funeral will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, One Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Interment will be private.

VISITATION will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. For online condolences TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com.

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Dec. 15 to Dec. 22, 2017.

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Tina Wisher

December 20, 2017

Ruben was a young man whose smile lit up the classroom and he reminded us all of the simple joys in life.

Annette gray

December 18, 2017

My prayers and toughts and condolences to Claudia and family.

Maria Davis

December 17, 2017

My condolences to the simas family

Maria Davis

December 17, 2017

To the simas family my prayers are with you,may god give you the strength for these coming days.
My condolences to your family.claudia, my prayers and deepest condolences.love u my friend .

connie salema

December 16, 2017

so sorry for your loss...i grew a bond with Ruben while he was a patient in Hasbro...i was his Cna from time to time ..i used to love to make him laugh and smile....you were so loved...how your family was always by his side .... and with all your pillows ..how your mom always seemed to make you so much more comfortable than any of us could...god bless you and your family...no more pain for you ..your in heaven running atoumd waiting for your family to one day be together

Kimberley Costa

December 16, 2017

My deepest condolences, I worked with him at CCI. What a great pleasure it was to have been able to know him. Love and Prayers Kimberley Costa and Family

Alda Ragmani

December 16, 2017

My heart is with all three of you Eusebia Duarte and Claudia for your sorrow. Ruben is no longer suffering he's with our Lord Jesus Christ l will pray for all of you time will heal your wounds but you will never forget or stop loving him God bless this family love your friend Alaways

Jennifer Hardy

December 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss.. Thoughts n prayets go out to you and your family..

Pat Nazarian

December 16, 2017

Deepest sympathy Florence the loss of your dear son.

Carolyn Smith

December 15, 2017

Maria, Duarte and Claudia I'm so sorry for your loss! Ruben was a wonderful boy who was so loved by everyone who met him. I still remember his smiles and laughs when ever you spoke to him. He will be sadly missed by everyone. God bless ❤❤

Rhonda Kershaw -Partridge

December 15, 2017

Ruben your smile is forever etched in my heart. Rest peacefully Gods Angel.

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