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Wallace Simmons Obituary

WOONSOCKET - Wallace D. Simmons, 64, of Main St. died, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Hope Health & Palliative Care in Providence with his loving family by his side.
Born in South Carolina, son of Helen Andrews of Woonsocket and the late Ira T. Dean. He was also the stepson of Frank Andrews of Woonsocket.
Wallace was the Director and Founder of Colors United for several years.
He was a United States Army Veteran.
Wallace enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Besides his mother, he is survived by 2 children, Ahmad Shane Morris of East Providence and Anita Morris of Springfield, MA. 2 sisters, Francine Andrews-Adisa of Woonsocket and Wendy Andrews of PA. He also leaves behind his stepsister Keytassha Andrews of Woonsocket. 1 brother, Ira D392246ean Jr. of PA. 3 grandchildren. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends. His best friends for many years, Colleen Britto of Blackstone and Tony Martinez of Woonsocket.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 6 PM in the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 1583 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, RI 02895. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are from 4-6 PM. Burial with Military Honors will be in Union Cemetery and will be private.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Apr. 26 to May 4, 2019.

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Bob Plante

April 20, 2024

May you rest in peace Wallace.

Brenda Champagne

April 29, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family.

Bob Plante

April 27, 2019

My condolences to the whole family. I knew Wallace over several years in the Woonsocket area. May God Bless his soul and may he rest in peace.
Bob Plante
Narragansett, RI

H. J . Dandy

April 27, 2019

Sending prayers of comfort and condolences of peace to you, Mrs. Freeda and Francine on the passing of your beloved son and brother Wallace (Pete) Simmons. RIH Pete !! From Jackie Dandy, Dana, Shaunta and family.

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