SIMMS, Marie Drew - 93, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Mahone Nursing Home on Monday, December 3rd, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Ida (Baker) Smith. Marie was a former counter clerk for Simpsons in Liverpool and an office clerk for Thompson Bros. (later Steel and Engine Products Limited - STENPRO) as well as Mersey Paper Company. She was a member of Pilgrim United Church in Brooklyn, the UCW and was a Sunday school teacher for many years and served as superintendent. Family meant the world to Marie and she was especially proud of her grandsons Ryan and Joel. She will be fondly remembered as always having a smile, dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Rowen Shinder) of Moncton; her son John (Heather) of Brooklyn and her grandsons Ryan and Joel. She was predeceased by her husband Clare and her sister Reta. Visitation was Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral service was held Thursday, December 6th, 2012 from Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiated. Burial was in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Donations may be made to Pilgrim United Church. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com