Myrtle J. Simmons, 92, formerly of 15 Chestnut St., passed
away Tuesday February 21, 2017, at Cuba Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy
illness. Born December 1, 1924 in Angelica, she was the daughter of Daniel S.
P. and Harriet Histed Fields. On April 7, 1945 in Belfast, she married Edward
F. Simmons who predeceased her September 24, 1996.
Myrtle had resided most of her life in the Angelica, Belfast
areas and was a graduate of the Wilsonian High School in Angelica, class of
1942. For many years she was employed at the Belfast Central School cafeteria
and for several years she was a house keeper for various Belfast families. She
had also been employed at Thunder Hills Camp Grounds on the Crawford Creek Road
in the Town of Belfast. Myrtle enjoyed working with her hands, gardening and
reading. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them.
Surviving are two sons, Bernard L. (Sharon) Simmons of
Belfast, and Charles E. Simmons of Angelica; five daughters, Doris J. (Daniel)
Paluch of Buffalo, Margaret H. (Miles) Higley of Olean, Susan K. (James) Barnes
of Little Genesee, Lois A. (Frank) Koczian of Ventura, CA, and Marilyn G.
(Michael) Bunk of Cuba; eighteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren and
several great great grandchildren; two brothers, Howard W. (Delores) Fields of
Belfast, and Paul R. Fields of Lisbon, NY; a sister, Julia Washbon of Belfast;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her Husband, Edward, she was predeceased by a
son James; a brother, Harold Fields; and a sister, Ethel Briggs.
Friends may call at
the Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday February 23, 2017
and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February
25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Wayne Hart, of West Clarksville Baptist Church
will officiate and burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore. Memorials
may be made to the Belfast Rescue Squad or a charity of the donor's choice.
