SIMMS, EMMA BERYL

Emma Beryl Colbourne was born in St. Anthony, on March 29, 1931. She worked as a nurse's aide at IGA prior to becoming a wife and mother. Beryl enjoyed many outdoor activities with her husband and children and in later years cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She loved bingo games with her friends, cooking for everyone, and tending to her flower garden. She remained witty throughout her long life. Beryl Passed into peace on May 26, 2014  at the John M. Gray Center in St. Anthony in her 83rd year, she will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. She leaves to mourn her children, Barb (Sam), Beattie (Cathy), Bradley (Jennifer). Grandchildren: Tara, Michael, Amanda, Samantha, Alana, Alexander and Nikita. Great grandchildren: Eli, Simon, Cynthia, Maddison, McKenna, Taylor, Alexa. Siblings: Sister Marjorie, Brothers Bill, Bruce, Allan, and Morgan. Also a large circle of extended family and friends.  She was predeceased by her husband Alex, parents, Frederick and Jane Colbourne,  daughter Pamela (Bob), sisters Florence, Irene, and brother Edward. visitation took place at the funeral home, followed the funeral service at 2:00pm on May 29th, 2014 at the st. Anthony united Church with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. burial followed the service at the Fishing Point United Cemetery. Funeral arrangements where entrusted to  Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton,  Lee Nippard Funeral Director.