SIMMS, Rosemary Theresa - Rosemary Simms passed away peacefully July 30, 2018, age 71, at Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke, Ontario after a lengthy period of failing health.
She was the oldest child of the late Frank and Kathleen Stapleton (nee Haggarty) of Cambridge.
Cherished mother of Robert of Mississauga and Michael and wife Georgia of Nassau, Bahamas.
Survived as well by their father Richard of Oakville.
Loving grandmother to Olivia and Kylie. She is also survived by her sister Elaine MacSween and husband Stew of Scarborough and their children Meghan, Mark, and Ryan; sister Nancy MacIver and husband Bob of Vancouver and their children Lindsay and Shannon; and a large number of Stapleton and Haggarty cousins throughout Ontario.
Predeceased by her brother Brian. Rosemary received her RN from St. Joseph's Hospital in London and then her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Windsor.
After graduation, she worked for several years as a Public Health nurse in Fergus and Scarborough. She spent 10 years in Saint John, New Brunswick where both her sons were born. She was an active member of the Women's Junior League.
Returning to Toronto, Ontario in 1985, Rosemary continued as a full time mother and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She was also a curling member of St. George's Golf and Country Club for several years.
After her sons finished their education, Rosemary returned to her nursing career at Seniors' retirement and nursing homes.
A memorial service will take place at Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, Toronto, on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 3 p.m.
Flowers gratefully declined but if desired, donations to the Dorothy Ley Hospice, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
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