Rose E. Simonds
June 19, 1922 ~ September 11, 2015
Scarborough-Rose Ellen Simonds, 93, formerly of Cammock Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the Barron Center in Portland. Rose was born June 19, 1922, in Somerville, Massachusetts, the daughter of Fred Chick and Arzetta (Rose) Hayes. She graduated from Portland High School, class of 1939. Rose met her future husband Edward Simonds while ice skating as a young girl at Deering Oaks. Eds career took their family to Minnesota, Connecticut, Chicago, and Washington DC, making lifelong friends along the way. Upon retiring, they returned to Scarborough, where they spent the next 30 years with family, traveling, summering at Pine Point and enjoying life. Rose and Ed were among the first communicants of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. Rose was caring, loving, and generous to her four children, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren (with a ninth coming in October). Rose volunteered at Mercy Hospital and St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen in Portland. She loved a good hand of bridge and was a voracious reader of books and newspapers. When macular degeneration took her eyesight away, she was grateful for books on tape and cable news, which kept her current with the political scene until the very end. Rose was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Edward, who died in 2012, and her very special sister Joan C. Hayes. She is survived by her four children Beth (Bob) Branson of Venice, Florida, Chick (Joan Gulliver) Simonds, of Hilton Head, South Carolina,Michael (Nancy White) Simonds of East Windsor, Connecticut, and Leslie Simonds and her husband Charles Koutsivitis of Scarborough; her grandchildren Jane (Mike) Smack of Virginia, John (Donna) Branson of Maine, Matthew (Janet) Simonds of Georgia, Alexandra (Reg) Berry of Wisconsin, Benjamin (Nicole) Simonds of Illinois; her great-grandchildren, Hillary, Lydia, Nick, Jack, Nate, Tommy, Joey, and William; along with nieces, nephews, and her Boston cousins. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of the Barron Center wholovingly took care of our mother like she was family. Interment will be private. A memorial service in celebration of Roses life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Roses memorial page or express online condolences please visit www.ctcrawford.com Gifts in Roses name may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Soup Kitchen, 307 Congress St., Portland Maine, 04101, or to Southern Maine Community College Foundation, 2 Fort Street, South Portland, Maine, 04106.
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Dear Chick and Family, Sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. My memory is that she was a beautiful and loving Mother. She left you with wonderful memories. God Bless you and your family duringthis difficult time. Cathie Jordan
– Cathie Noden Jordan
To all the Simonds family. What a wonderful lady Rose was. She always was so stylish and had a ready smile. I will remember her in thought and prayer, and I extend my sincerest sympathy to all of you.
– Kevin Conroy
PEACE AUNT ROSE PEACE
– Randy Coyne jr.
Thinking of all of the Simonds family. She and Ed were terrific. So many fond memories, especially of Pine Point. Grateful to your parents for introducing my parents to each other.
– Susan Rogers
Since childhood beach days at Pine Point, your mother was always a “Star” to me — fun, happy, very stylish, welcoming & above all loving…..My parents always loved being in “Rose & Ed’s” company! God Bless the Simonds family.
– Julie MacDonald
Sending out huge hugs from all of us. We loved Rose and Ed so very much and we have many many happy memories. She will be missed, yet we will continue to hold her and Ed very close to our hearts.Take care,Love,Deb, Drew, Michaela, & Matt
– Deb (Simonds) Colbert
Prayers to the Simonds Family. Rest in Peace Aunt Rose!!!! Always loved your smile and all your stories you told about the family.Love and you will be so missed!!!Cathy
– Catherine Coyne Tucker
Rose: You and Uncle Ed were the classiest couple I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Enjoying Happy Hours at the cottage with you two and Arzeta wil always be one of my most cherished memories. Thank you for being so wonderful to my children also. May you rest in Peace!
– John A Zorbas
To the Simonds Family, My heart goes out to you! Rose was loved by so many! I have so many fond memories of her at the beach. My prayers are with you!
– Gary Coyne
Dear Family:Rose Simonds a well know lady on East Grand in Pine Point. I met Rose in 1957 when I began dating a neighbor David Jordan. Through the years your Mom was so nice to me always inquiring about our family. She and your Dad strutted into St Jude’s such a happy and faithful couple. And your Aunt Joan – we called her Joanie -she was a dear as well. In later years, I had the good fortune to share volunteer time with your Dad at the VNA Hospice. He was a kind and considerate man who gave much of himself helping those in need. Upon my return from Florida each year, I glance over at your family’s summer home and remember the days past and the many festivities that occurred there. They as well as the entire family are thought of in my prayers.With best regards,Theresa C Jordan
– Theresa C Jordan
My heart and praters are with your entire family. I know that you will miss both Rose and Ed, just as I miss Shirley and Charlie, in odd moments, when least expected…driving by the homes we were raised in, hearing ‘Ave Maria’ or ‘Danny Boy’ sung well, the mention of bridge. I know they are with us, all the time.Much love, Cousin Kate
– Kate Simonds and the Five Cook Kids
To the entire Simonds family, I wish to express my sincere sympathy. Michael I am sorry for your loss. I did not know of your Father’s passing, and now your Mother has passed also. You and Nancy were there for me when my Mother passed and I regret that I was not aware of your parents passing–I would have been there for you.Anita
– Anita Hull, 58 Laurel St., Saco, Me.