Fannie Simms passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Fannie was born on March 14, 1929 to William and Annie Hancock of Roddickton. On December 14, 1944 she was married to Frederick Simms of Woodstock, and was blessed with seven children. Fannie was a hard worker and for a number of years worked at the local fish plant and was a faithful member of LOBA for many years as well. Fannie was widowed at an early age (45) but continued to carry out her regular duties of running a home and raising a family alone. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children Joy (Pleman) Weir, Grant (Margaret), Wilfred (Wavey), David (Judy), Shirley (Hedley) Randell, and Guy (Donna). She also leaves 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; sisters Hazel Brenton, Irene Jacobs, Rowena Hopkins and a large circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Simms and son George. Visitation took place at the Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 19 with Major Maurice Collins officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.