Obituaries

My brother, Joe Simmons, just found Aunt Elva's obituary. We are sorry to hear of her passing. Since our father, Walter Simmons, became ill and passed away, we had been out of touch. Aunt Elva was a very kind and generous woman. The last time I saw her my father and I stayed at their lovely home on the lake. I will never forget that visit. My thoughts are with my cousin Lloyd and his family at this time.

WE WOULD VISIT MY AUNT AND UNCLE WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND STAY AT THE LAKE. IT WAS GOOD TIMES. NOW ALL OF JOSEPH AND MABEL'S CHILDREN AND SPOUSES ARE GONE.

Elva was always so kind and generous to everyone in my family. Because my father had been the 'baby' in Elva's family, she enjoyed telling us stories about his mischievous pranks when he was a young boy. She also enjoyed (though perhaps sometimes with a bit of concern) seeing the competitive interactions between her son, Lloyd, and her nieces. Yet another indication of her sense of humour and her humanity. You will be greatly missed, Elva.

I will always remember my Aunt Elva as someone who loved to laugh, read, paint, curl, skate and swim. She had incredible energy. I recall her regularly attending Rainbow Stage with one or more of her many friends, sporting a colourful dress and often a hat to match. Summer weekends were usually spent at her lovely cottage at Clearwater Bay. When her only sister Barbara married her beloved Bruce at the age of 52, Aunt Elva, two years younger and the Bridesmaid, smiled, giggled and waved her way down the aisle - probably to the dismay of the very solemn Priest but to the delight of the congregation. My sisters and I were very lucky indeed to have such a kind, generous and slightly kooky Aunt. She is dearly missed, though we all have many happy memories of times spent with her.

Elva was a famous blueberry picker, exercise clubber, and stitch and bitchr at clearwater bay while Loyd and our gang swam, sailed and enjoyed the summers.... I fondly remember going in to Simmons Rentals, she was always the first to say hello and chat...Elva was always nice to me and I will remember her fondly.My condolences to Lloydy and Dustin ...the Moss family kelly moss