September 24, 1923 - September 11, 2010 - A member of the Orange Lodge, the Royal Black Preceptory and the Masonic Lodge. A faithful member of Faith United Church Choir and served on many Church boards. He also served and worked with the Avalon North Integrated School Board. Passed away suddenly at the Health Science Complex on Saturday, September 11, 2010, Maxwell ( Mac) Simmons of Green's Harbour, aged 86 years. Predeceased by parents, Daniel and Janet; brother, Morgan, Sisters, Hattie (Keith) Howse, Annie (Charlie) Anstey and Geneva. Leaving to mourn and celebrate his life with thanksgiving are; his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Melvina, two children, Susan ( Rodney) Vokey, Glovertown, Bradley ( Joann) , Chilliwack, BC and two precious grandchildren, Andrew and Jillian Vokey. He is also lovingly remembered by two brothers; Bruce (Pearl), Green's Harbour, Vernon (Olive), St. John's, sister, Lily (Fletcher) Peach, Green's Harbour, sister in law, Eleanor Simmons, Edmonton, Alberta, brothers and sisters - in - law; Hansel ( Margaret) Baker, Elliston, Alvin (Grace) Baker, St. John's, Lorraine (Don) Burton, Corner Brook and special sister, Vivian (Jerry) Cranford, Charlottetown, PEI , as well as a number of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Faith United Church, Green's Harbour on Wednesday, September 15th 12:00 noon until 10:00 pm and Thursday, September 16th , 10:00 am - 12: 00 noon. A celebration of thanksgiving will be held from Faith United Church on Thursday, September 16th at 2:00 pm. Inurnment to follow at Faith United Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully declined, donations in Mac's memory may be made to the Faith United Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.warrensfuneralhome.ca.