Dougherty; Daphne Louise.
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and the wonderful, caring staff at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston, on Monday October 6th, 2014. Daphne (Simms) at the age of 68 years, beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Steve and his wife Lynda and the late Michael. Special gramma to her princess Darcy and her little man, Kyle. Dear daughter of Edna (Nan) and the late Frank Simms. Fondly remembered by her brother Junior (Rosalind) Simms and sisters Audrey (John) Bannister, and Doris (Edward) Hillier. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Thursday October 9th, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel, 11:00 am Friday October 10th, 2014 cremation to follow. Donations in Daphne’s memory to Matthews House Hospice, 6028 Highway 89, PO Box 10060, Alliston, On., L9R 0B7, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 112 Commerce Park Drive, Unit 1, Barrie On., L4N 8W8, or the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2P9, would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Sharon Lance-Murphy says
Jim – I was saddened to hear of Daphne’s passing. I remember our greetings, when our paths would cross at Newmarket care unit. Both Daphne & Dad would share lovely smiles and words of encouragement. My thoughts are with you.
Rosalind – Sending warm thoughts as you work through this deep loss.
Sandi Leavey says
I have been gone from Tottenham for many years but when I think of the IGA I think of Daphne,and her up beat personality.What a loss for the town.Sandi
Bill & Betty Wallace says
Jim, Steve & family, Junior & Rosalind.
So sorry for your loss. Daphne was a special person. One of a kind. She came through many trials in life but always came out smiling.
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you at this time.
Darren Short & Family says
Steve &Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bernadette and Mark Bailey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Love,
Bernadette and Mark Bailey and family
Mike Dennis says
Jim, Steve and family, very sorry to hear about your loss. My family and I send our deepest sympathy.
Joan Hammond says
daphany will be missed by all of Tottenham a friendly smiling face every time I saw her ,I would say you and I have to go to new define we nerver did make she will be so missed by family and friends.
Karen & Ted Robinson says
Jim,Steven,Linda Our love and thoughts are with you at this time. Daphne was one of a kind. Daphne collected Precious moments, Daphne was are Precious moment. Rest in peace.
Bob & Margaret Waddell says
Jim and Family, Our Love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Fifty years ago we met you both and when I think of Daphne she was so up front, she was like a breath of fresh air. Daphne has left a lot of laughs and happy memories with us, she will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Clarence Mercer & Letty Forsyth-Mercer says
Our deepest sympathy to Jim & Family and the Simms Family. Wonderful shared memories over the years in Tottenham.
Rainey, Charlene & Derek Webb says
Jim, Steve and family. So sorry to hear of Daphne’s passing. She was always a joy to visit with when she was at Mike’s. She was always laughing at someting. Just a note, Derek still has Mike’s orange chair.
Natalie Copp says
Jim and Family-I am so sorry to hear about Daphne’s passing she was a great person. We had lots of talks over the years and she will be missed. RIP Daphne. Natalie
Susan & Jack Neve says
I worked with Daphne at the IGA for a long time and had many a good laugh. She always had a smile and a hug.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and the family
Barb Kowalinski says
I am heartbroken to hear of Daphne’s passing. She was an incredible and very special person and always made me feel like family during my visits to her at home. My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with you now, Jim and family, and in the days ahead. Heaven has another precious angel watching over us now.
Don & Sharon Wilkie says
Sorry for your loss, Daphne was a fine person, always sending me Newfie jokes via e-mail and they were always good for a laugh. Always remembered and never forgotten.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Jim & Family
So very sorry for your loss.
Daphne was one of our very first employees at the IGA in Tottenham. When we had a break in a few months after opening, Daphne had to go to court with us in Toronto. She had sewn the bags for her till that held the coin & she could identify them. We introduced Daphne to Swiss Chalet on Yonge Street & she became a fan! The last time we saw her was at the Swiss Chalet in Alliston some time ago.
She was given so many burdens to carry but was always hopeful in spite of everything.
Rest in peace Dear Daphne.
Love Bob & Pat
Ken Pratt says
Jim, Steven, Lynda, Junior and Rosalind, we are heartbroken to learn of Daphne’s passing. It is hard to believe that it was near forty years ago we met and together watched our famillies grow. She had that distinct raspy voice and accent that you always knew who was speaking to you. I know that you have endured the pains and sorrows of life and yet there was always that smile and hug when we met. I am sure it was those deep fried wedges that kept her strenghth up to endure that awful disease. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and for Daphne’s pure Newfie Soul. Hugs and love, Ken and Bonnie Pratt and our girls