Harvey D. Simonds

Harvey D. Simonds, 48, of Acton, ME, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in Lincoln, NH. Born in Kittery, Harvey was a son of Jack D. and Leila R. (Hartley) Simonds. He attended local schools and graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1979. He served proudly and was honorably discharged from the US Air Force.Previously he had been employed for 13 years by Xerox Corporation. For the past nine years he had been employed as a service technician by Vitronics Soltec. Harvey was a volunteer with the Acton Fire Department for over 20 years. During this time he attained the rank of Captain. He was involved with the annual Toys for Tots and Run and instrumental in overseeing the construction of the new fire station.He was an active member of the Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club and the New England Rail Car Association. Harvey enjoyed the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, and the Boston Celtics. He was an avid reader. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and his annual boys' fishing trip.Harvey was a man with a big heart and always there to help with many charities, most recently dressed as a pirate for the Curtis Lake Christian Church Halloween Trunk or Treat program. He was a great dad to all of his children of his blended family, as well as other children he met throughout life. He will be missed by family and friends.He is predeceased by his father, Jack D. Simonds. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Murray) Simonds of Acton, his children, Jack Simonds and fiance, Caitlin of Goffstown, NH, Leeann Simonds of Acton, ME, Abigail Ronco of Martha's Vineyard, MA, Garrett Ronco of Acton, ME, mother, Leila Simonds of Kennebunk, two brothers, Michael Simonds of Somersworth, NH, Thomas Simonds of Scarborough, ME, one sister, Jacquelyn Simonds of Vassalboro, ME, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and friends.Visiting hours for Harvey will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday at 1PM at the Curtis Lake Christian Church in Sanford.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Acton Fire Fighter's Fund, 1725 Route 109, Acton, Maine, 04001. To leave a message of condolence please use the "condolences" tab to the left.