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Nadine Wiebe posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Dolly was a beautiful lady. Such a warm heart. Always willing to give a hug and a positive outlook. She is missed.
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Lori Druer posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Dear Family of Dolly it was a pleasure meeting your mom while she resided at the Oaks. She always had a smile and loved telling her life story. How she met the love of her life and how much she enjoyed raising her five daughter's. I missed her when she was no longer there. May the Lord comfort your hearts now, your mom seemed like a true treasure.
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Brenda (Law) Mifflin posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda & Rhonda and families, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I look at the pictures you have posted and you see your mothers smile in all of you. She gave the warmest hugs ever and made you always feel special. I know the last year or so was hard on all of you but always cherish the wonderful memories you have.
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Florence Takahashi posted a condolence
Monday, September 16, 2019
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother "Dolly". I was so sorry to have missed her visitation as I did see the notification until today. I will miss seeing Dolly when I go to visit my sister Minnie. She was always wanting to give me a kiss my forehead. What a sweet lady. She became very special to me. RIP Dolly.
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Ken & Anne Higgs posted a condolence
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Anne and I wish to express our sincerest sympathies to all of Dolly's family and in particular Debbie and Doug (my long time hockey teammate and a member of our wedding party). Dolly was a member at Pastor John Lang's church (Anne's brother) and we enjoyed visiting with her every time we had the opportunity to attend one of his services. She will be sadly missed by so many.
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Dennis and Sharon Jackson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 15, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss! She will be missed but her last years. Of suffering are over. She had such a great spirit! She was a joy to work with and just such a wonderful lady. So enjoyed her stories! She was so proud of her children and all the grandchildren. Sorry was away Friday and unable to attend funeral visitation. Take care!
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Gregory Roberts posted a condolence
Sunday, September 15, 2019
On behalf of the Robert's family and my son's Tyler and Jason, I'd like to wish Dolly well on her new adventure, I'm sure she will make her presence known and felt. I have many fond memories of Dolly. My condolences to all the five Simmons girls and their families and to my old friend Doug. Dolly was truly one of a kind and I'm sure will be missed by all.
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Remembering our Nanny together. Her love bonds us together forever.
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Frank, Cathy & Aimee Johnston posted a condolence
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers.
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Doug and Sue Roberts and family posted a condolence
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Dear Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda and Rhonda and all your kids and grandkids:
It was very sad to hear of Dolly's passing. It is definitely the end of an era for the Simmons and Roberts families. We shared many good times and events over the years and our mothers were always close by watching over us. Dolly was my second Mom and also to my brother's. Our mothers shared a very close friendship and always had each other's back. Take care and please accept our sincere sympathies.
Doug and Sue.
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Brad Holmes posted a condolence
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Dolly was a great lady and I always enjoyed her sparkling personality. My condolences to the entire family.
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Jeff Roberts and Family posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
Deb , Jan, Donna, Linda and Rhonda and families my most sincere condolences for your loss . We will all miss her dearly. She always reminded me of what i said when i first knock on the door when you all moved in “can you and your sisters come out and play” . There are sure alot of great memories!!! Remember them all !!!
She was Great Lady!!!!
Take Care
Jeff Roberts and Family.
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Shirley & Werner Lindemann posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. She was truly one of a kind.
Werner worked with your dad for many years at Navistar. Your mom and dad were a wonderful
couple. May the happy memories you have, help you through this sad time.
Shirley & Werner
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Ron Lloyd posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
Sorry to read of your loss. I only knew Dolly for a short while when Pat was at Riverview Gardens. She was a wonderful lady and Pat adored her. She was always sure to offer a hug on the way by. after lunch.
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Friday, September 13, 2019
Sorry to read of your loss. I only knew Dolly for a short while when Pat was at Riverview Gardens.
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Dolly was so beloved by my grandmother, Dorothy. They grew up together in Halifax, first cousins but like sisters, they always said. And Dolly was beloved by my mom, Sharon, too – and by all of us family in Nova Scotia. We were all moths to the warm hearth fire that Dolly created. My sister Ronnie and I always loved to bask in the glow of Dolly’s joyful presence, her hugs and her stories. We’ve loved our time with Syd and ‘her girls’ too. Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda, and Rhonda, our darling Dresden cousins, her love lives on in you and your families. Dolly’s warmth, humour, joy, laughter were truly great gifts to us all.
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Gord and Tanya Hardy posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
What a sweet lady who will be greatly missed by so many. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
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Beth Studnicka posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
My sincere sympathy to you all. Dolly was a true gem! I just loved talking with her. Like so many others wrote her hugs were the best! I had told her I didn’t grow up in Dresden . She shared with me all the fun they always had especially with all the families and neighbour kids, I loved hearing the stories of living on the east coast. My goodness she had so much love in her heart! When Mandy was young she told me how wonderful Grammas cinnamon buns were . I told Dolly and next thing I knew she stopped by work with one for me! It was amazing! I hope that your hearts are full of wonderful memories of your wonderful Mom. She sure set a wonderful example for us all! Condolences to you all. Beth
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Bill & Lori-Ann Janess posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
Living beside someone for 40 years, you tend to show your true colours as you go through the seasons of your life.
I can honestly say that with Dolly, what you see on the outside is what she really was on the inside, LOVE!
During her years as a wife, raising 5 daughters and working as one of the best nurses ever, Dolly still made time to show her love & friendship to so many!
Bill & I are both blessed that she imprinted her love onto our hearts & made us better just knowing her!
I watched the years of hugs & kisses she placed on EVERY quilt made for the generations to follow, that when they stepped out into this world Nana had them safe inside those quilts that had hundreds of prayers she had prayed for each individual child.
I pray your memories stay warm & close to heart, & God continues to comfort you through this trying time! GOD Bless!
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Dolly and Marion together again, they were such good friends.
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Aunt Dolly and Uncle Syd they were so special to me.
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Laurie Lang posted a condolence
Friday, September 13, 2019
My heart is heavy for her girls, but I can't help but rejoice that Dolly's struggles are over and she is where she wants to be ... with her Lord and Saviour: whole, happy and hugging for eternity. Dolly was so very dear to me and all her church family.
May God be with you all.
P.S. Her cinnamon rolls were absolutely the best!
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Our deepest sympathy to Dolly's family. She was a wonderful lady.
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Brenda Strevel posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Dolly was a wonderful lady. Always looked forward to her hugs.
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Diana Derochie posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Dolly’s girls, your mother was so proud of everyone of you… And rightfully so… In all my years of doing this job and all the families I have encountered, by far the Simmons family is one of the most loving families. You all made your mother proud, especially in her final days. I am a better person for having your mother in my life. I will always remember her with a smile and love. Thank you, Diana
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Theresa Roszel donated to THE SALVATION ARMY LONDON CENTRE OF HOPE
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
xo The Roszel Family
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Steve and Cheryl Newkirk posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Our sincere condolences to all Dolly's family.
Wow, what a wonderful lady your mom was. She was always such a joy to meet on the street. Loved her. ♥️
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Helen Pietens VanderHeide posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
I just want to express my sympathy for the loss of your mom and grandmother. Dolly was a very good friend to my mom, Julia Pietens for many years. Our family will always remember Dolly with great fondness!
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Kim VanMensel lit a candle
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Deepest sympathies to all Dolly's family
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Mariann and Jeff Gilbert and family posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Deepest sympathies sending tons of hugs and love.xoxo
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John Roberts posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda and Rhonda and families.
So sorry to hear that Dolly has passed away. I have so many great memories growing up next door ion Queen Street. Dolly was always there to look after us and all the kids in the neighbourhood. She didn’t mind when an errant baseball hit the house or all of the noise we made out on the street late into the evening playing road hockey. Cherish all the wonderful memories. She was an incredible lady. Wish I could be there to celebrate her life with all of you.
John
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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So sorry to hear about Dolly . She was a wonderful lady .
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Randa Jinkerson Doskas posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. She was a great person
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Dennis and Cheryl Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Debbie, Jan,Donna,Linda and Rhonda, As many that have said in earlier posts your Mom was indeed very special. Our daughter is an army wife and when she dealing with her husband being gone overseas she made a point to always ask her how she was doing. She would always remind us that she knew how hard that the military life was.That meant a lot to all of us. I too will miss her hugs whether on the street or at the grocery store. Rest In Peace Dolly. Your kind and caring heart will be missed by all whose life you have touched.
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Sue and Gary Stewart posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda and Rhonda and families,
Your Mom was one of a kind. As most people have posted she was a lady with a big heart and bigger hugs. She was always a pleasure to visit with at the store and on the street. If you asked about her family, a smile of pride always came across her face. She loved her girls and their families and was so very proud of all of you. May you continue to remember her with love.
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Don Cook posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family from Don and Bonnie Lou Cook.
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Debbie Reaume posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
so sorry for your loss I remember when they moved to Dresden spent a lot of time at their house with Debbie and Jan Dolly was always kind and smiling
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Susan Solomon, Peggy Tomby posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences.
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Darlene Scott posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
I remember Dolly coming as a surprise guest to my mother’s (Margaret Matchett) 70th and 80th birthday parties! They were such good friends and went way back. Although your mom may not have remembered us when we came to visit, the smile and memories that came as she looked through the photographs warmed our hearts. Sending condolences on the loss of your beloved mother and may she be enjoying eternal Paradise with your father.
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Gary & Dina Edwards posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. I will always remember her hugs.
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Lisa Provost posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady and always had a hug for everyone!
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Lisa
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Kim ( Ellis ) McGuire posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda and Rhonda:
Kari and I are thinking of you and your families right now in your time of sorrow. Your mom and dad were such great friends and neighbour to our family for many years, tons of great memories come flooding back. Please accept our sincere condolences … sending love and hugs to you all.
Kari, Kim and family
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Evelyn and Ken Howe posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dollie's family. She was such a wonderful lady. She shared her pickled beet recipe with me and I make them every day. Always think of Dolly when I make or serve them!!!
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Wayne Barr posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Sending heartfelt condolences to all of Dollys family. She was a lovely lady.
Hugs Wayne and Brenda Barr
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Jay Lekavy posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda & Rhonda
Sorry to hear about you mom
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Beth Spencer (Burnett) posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Dear Deb, Jan, Donna, Linda, Rhonda:
I'm so sorry to read of your mom's passing. It was so great to re-connect with her when she and my mom were at Memory Care in Wallaceburg together. What great memories you will keep of her and her kind spirit.
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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So sorry to hear of Dolly's passing, sending you all love and peace at this difficult time
Linda
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Jeff & Janet VanSickle posted a condolence
Thursday, September 12, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss!
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Barb Poissant posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Please accept my sincerest condolences to the family. She was such a sweetheart. When I first started working at the dentist office in Dresden and was introduced., our greetings were always a hug. and they were great hugs. She will be missed.
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Martha Charron posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
My sincere sympathy goes to all the girls and their families. I have known Dolly's wisdom, patience, and bread making skills. She had kindness for everyone and will be missed by all who knew her.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Donna & Garnet Fox posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Our sincere condolence to the Families of Dolly, She was a special lady. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Darlene Martin posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
My heart is broken will miss her hugs. Thinking of you all and peace be with you all. The Simmons girls have so many happy memories with their Mom. She was a very special lady.
Love Darlene Martin
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Margaret Matchett posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Dolly passing.She was such a dear friend Sending hugs and prayers to all the family
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Nadine Wiebe posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Dolly was an awesome lady. She gave love to every one she came across. I will always remember her fondly.
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Bob Squires posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
To the family,,,Sorry for the passing of Dolly,,remember her well.
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Jason and Tracy Hedden posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Doug and Deb and Mike and Jan and the rest of the family.....we are so very sorrry to hear of your mom's passing. Your mom and dad were sweet people. So sorry
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Michael Wicks posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Simmons Girls,
We are very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Your Mom was a great mother to the five of you but she was also a mother to Roberts, Wicks Families and so on and so on. She will be missed by many people in Dresden as she had a hug for many people everyday.
Take time to remember all the good memories as there were many of them.
Gerald, Dennis and Kelly and Michael and Linda Wicks.
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Lyle and Eileen Jardine posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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Gerald and Lynn Vandeweghe posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Our condolences on the passing of a GRAND LADY, loved by all that knew her. Dolly was a friend to everyone and will be missed
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Karen McFadden posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
I have great memories of the antics Dolly told us about during the years I worked with her at Canadian Canners. The story that most stays in my mind is the one about her putting Vaseline on the bedroom door knob when one of the grandkids stayed over. RIP Dolly I'm sure you witty sense of humour will keep everyone laughing in Heaven.
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Rhonda and David Deacon posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
She has her new set of wings. New because she has always had wings. She will be missed. Great woman had a special spot in our hearts.
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