Gladys Jane Simms (nee Bowers) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the age of 99, at Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, Brandon, MB. Gladys was born October 15, 1909 in Little Bay Island, NL, to Naomi and Benjamin Bowers. She lived in Kings Point, NL, until the age of 15 when she left home to work in Grand Falls, NL. Gladys married Benjamin Simms on June 14, 1928 and had two sons, Raymond and William. The family moved to Corner Brook, NL in 1936. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin, sons Raymond and William, daughter-in-law Betty, her parents, two sisters and one brother. Left to cherish her memory are grandsons Ray (Mary Lou), Bill (Anne), all of Brandon, MB, Ben (Deb), Corner Brook, NL, Scott (Jeannie), Howley, NL, eleven great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, sister Margaret Bellows and nieces and nephews. A family graveside service will be held on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or Hillcrest Place Personal Care Home, 930 26th Street, Brandon, MB R7B 2B8.