Douglas Wayne Simmons, 69, of Springhill Jct., passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on January 25, 1946 to the late James (Tody) Simmons and Phyllis (Gilbert) Simmons of Amherst.

In Doug's younger years, he enjoyed truck driving in western Canada. In his later years, he showed great love and compassion while caring for several elderly people in the Amherst area. For the past 14 years, he enjoyed driving an elderly couple to Florida. He loved and enjoyed every minute he spent with family and friends.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and bestfriend of 31 years, Marjorie (Grant) Simmons, his children, Jody (Shannon), London, Ont.; Rhonda, Cambridge, Ont.; Lisa (Mark), Brooks, Alta.; Monica (Mike), Kitchener, Ont.; Douglas (Alisha), Elora, Ont.; his step-children, Jamie (Cathy), Amherst; Patricia (Jerry), Springhill, NS.; and Anita (Rick), Amherst, NS.; as well as 12 grandsons, 21 granddaughters and 8 great grandchildren.

Doug was predeceased by a son Kirk and 3 grandchildren; Christopher, Brady and Faith.

Doug is survived by 9 brothers, Glen (Patsy) of Parrsboro; Dellas (Katrina) , Danny (Kim), Kenneth (Margaret), Paul (Jackie), Cyril (Cindy), all of Amherst, Dave (Shelley) of Truemanville; Dale (Lori); Peter of Burns Lake, BC, 3 sisters, Paula of Amherst; Wendy (Frank), Chapman Settlement and Irene (Nels) of Burns Lake, BC. Doug was also predeceased by 2 brothers, James and Charles.

Doug is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Service, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015, from 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday from the funeral home.

Donations in memory of Doug may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Doug's obituary online at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook Page.