Passed peacefully away at his private residence in St. Anthony surrounded by loving family on March 15, 2012, Mr. Gordon Norman Simms (Dec. 24, 1947 - March 15, 2012) of St. Anthony, NL, in his 64th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories son Matthew; stepchildren Lee and Lindsay; sisters Margie, Donna, Eleanor, and Mary; brothers Sam and Bill and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Janie Way, father Hebert G. Simms, and brothers Pascoe and Chris. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 19. In lieu of flowers donations will be gladly accepted to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton.