Evelyn R. Simonin
Evelyn R. Simonin, 88, passed away with family by her bedside at 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday May 22, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.
She was born in Benton Harbor, Mich. on Oct. 26, 1929, to Raymond Perigal and Mildred (Clark) Johnson.
She would become the bride of Arthur Charles Simonin on Nov. 9, 1950. She was an outgoing, well-spoken mother and wife with a “spirited” humor, to her husband and six children. Mr. Simonin would precede her in death on Jan. 14, 1980.
The family would move to Paulding, Ohio in 1973. She lived there with her growing family until 2007, when she moved to Plymouth to live with her daughter, Connie. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2405 Drill Team and the Paulding VFW Post #587 Ladies Auxiliary. Evelyn was an avid bowler, enjoyed crocheting, was an outstanding gardener and loved animals, especially her dog, Suzy.
She is survived by her children: Debra K. Rose, Connie S. (Gene Hundt) Deckard, Arthur C. (Carol) Simonin II, Alvin R. (Kim) Simonin and Brian K. Simonin; grandchildren: Stephanie Gaylor, Scott Herrell, Donna McPherson, Toni Moore, Melissa Simonin, Mason Simonin, Steven Simonin, Jessica Smith, Allie Simonin, Sandy Mattlingy, Mandy Simonin, Amanda Suffel and Allissa LaFountain; 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her siblings: (Blanch) Lorraine, Barbara, Donna, Donald and Millie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Marjorie June Simonin, son-in-law, Crit Rose, a granddaughter and siblings: Albert, Dennis, Florence and Raymond.