Ralph L. Simmons, 78, of Friendship, passed away on May 26 at Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro, following a long illness.
Born Dec. 30, 1928, he was a son of Ralph and Ruth (Harding) Simmons. He attended Friendship Village Schools, Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville, and graduated from Thomaston High School.
He was a lobsterman all his life.
He loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida. He also loved horse races.
He was predeceased by his parents, and by a brother, Alfred “Buddy” Simmons.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia J. (Tibbetts) Simmons of Friendship; sons, Bradley L. Simmons of Friendship, and Herbert R. Simmons of Waldoboro; sister, Florence Cushman of Friendship; brother, Donald Simmons of Friendship; 9 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside service 2 p.m., Thurs., May 31 at the Harbor Cemetery in Friendship with Rev. Alan Chamberlain officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Assoc., Inc., Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101-2406.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
