West Edmeston-Frederick J. Simmons,68, a life resident of Brookfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center.He was born in Utica on May 20, 1948, the son of the late Leonard G. and Martha J. McConnell Simmons. Fred was a graduate of Brookfield Central School, and he furthered his education, graduating from SUNY Morrisville. He was a proud American Dairy Farmer, working his farm and tending to his cattle for 45 years. In 1995, at the First Baptist Church of Brookfield, Fred married Christine Neal. Fred had many passions, he was an avid Yankee's Fan, and enjoyed working alongside his friend, Bernie Whitacre in his Bernie's wood working shop. He will most be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Christine; his two beloved daughters and their husbands, Carrie and Dennis Miller and Amy and Tony Cellamare; his cherished grandchildren, Colt and Alex Miller, and Renae and Tori Cellamare; his cousins: Florence Burnett, Sharon Woolsey, Carl Simmons, Jr., and Pam Witter. Fred also leaves behind dear friends, Bernie and Nancy Whitacre, and Bruce and Ester Tanner.He was predeceased by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Elizabeth Simmons, as well as cousins Linda Tilbe and Leonard SimmonsFred's family extends a special thank you to nurses and staff at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center in Ilion, for the care and compassion given to Fred. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 4 PM at the Brookfield First Baptist Church, with the Re. Mark Thall Officiating. Interment will be in Deansboro Cemetery. There will be calling hours from 2-4 PM prior to the funeral service.In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Resident's Fund of the Mohawk Valley Heath Care Center, 99 Sixth Avenue, Ilion, New York 13357. To offer a message of condolence: paulfuneralhome.netVisitationMonday, May 1, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Brookfield First Baptist Church
Beaver Creek Road Brookfield 13314, United States
ServiceMonday, May 1, 2017 4:00 PM
Brookfield First Baptist Church
Beaver Creek Road Brookfield 13314, United States