It is with great sadness that the family of the late Archibald Simms announces his passing on June 16, 2023 at St. Anthony Curtis Memorial Hospital, at the age of 84. Archibald was born in Roddickton, NL to William & Loretta Simms on January 5, 1939. He was a Lumberjack, Truck Driver, Bus Driver, Janitor, & Emergency Medical Responder. His final job upon retirement was a EMR at the Roddickton White Bay Health Centre which he loved dearly.
Archibald loved the Workplace but his strongest devotion was to the Gospel & his Church, where he played his accordion and sang every chance he could for 53 years. Since March 1961, he was a devoted member and musician of Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton where he gave his Heart & Life to Christ.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Wife of 62 Years: Pearl (Earle) Simms; Sons: Dwane (Judy), Oral (Marlyce), Brian (Renee); Daughters: Viva (Lester), Janice (Archie); Grandchildren: Stephanie, Melissa, Tyler, Chad, Nicole, Terri, Valarie; Great Grandchildren: Zackery, Cameron, Hyden, Shayle, Jessa, Emmy, Brooks; Sisters: Ruby Swain, Madeline Newman. Archibald will be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and close friends.
He is predeceased by Daughter Paulette, Parents William & Loretta Simms, Brothers Melvin Simms, Francis Simms, Sister Leah (Simms) Lidstone.
Visitation will take place at Calvary Pentecostal Temple on Monday June19th & Tuesday June 20th from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm each day. The funeral service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Temple, Roddickton, NL on Wednesday June 21st at 2pm with Pastor Mark Locke officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.