It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father Clyde Joseph Simon. With our mom, dad shared 53 devoted years of love, laughter and memories. He was an excellent father who was always there for his children and a proud grandfather to his grandson. Dad was a wonderful person who found joy in helping his family and friends. He worked many years as an ironworker, but his biggest enjoyment was the outdoors. If his garage door wasn't opened, then dad was in the woods either fishing, hunting or picking berries. His love and respect for nature was evident by the stories he told when he returned home. He will be remembered as a kind, generous person who you'd find shoveling a neighbor's driveway, bringing a moose roast to a friend, or helping his family with a renovation project. Dad was a loving, active, and hardworking man who was taken from us too soon, but he will be with us in heart and spirit forever. Leaving to mourn is his wife, our mom, Muriel (Dennis), children Clarissa (Steven Pushmen), Amanda (Kevin MacNeil), and Craig (Kyle Turner) and treasured grandson, Benjamin Simon Pushman. Brothers Bernard (Delores), Roy (Marie), and Aaron (Tish). Sisters Cynthia (Bill Ficzere), Iona (Colin Keating), and Debbie (Arthur Murphy). Brothers-in-law Jody (Monica), Daniel, Jarvis, Gerard (Bernadette), and Ron (Maureen). Sisters-in-law Marie Quann, Veronica Brown (John), Elizabeth Benoit, Lillian Marche, Emma Woods (Nishie), and Alma Martin (Richard). Close friends Maureen and Wayne Simon, special nephews, nieces, family and friends. Dad was predeceased by his parents Annie (Benoit) and Yves Simon, parents-in-law, Anne Bridget (Hinks) and James Dennis, infant sister Roberta, brother-in-law Michael Dennis and sister-in-law Theresa Langdon. We would like to acknowledge and thank those who cared for dad during his illness. In particular our Uncle Daniel who spent countless hours as a caregiver and companion to dad, and the staff with STR hospital, who treated dad with respect and kindness during his time with them. As well, to all those who sent cards, phone calls, visited and offered prayers and support during this extremely sad and difficult time, we thank you. Funeral Mass will take place 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Stephen's Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations to the STR Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.