Derrick Simms, Triton, passed peacefully away April 27, 2011 at St. Clare''s Hospital, after losing his battle with a rare lung disease. He was born to Josiah and Evangeline Simms May 4, 1947 and married Karen Vincent in 1973. Together they raised three wonderful children. Dicky, as he was affectionately called, enjoyed life, family and friends to the fullest and always enjoyed a good laugh. He was dedicated not only to his family but also his church and was always eager to help whenever there was a need. He leaves with wonderful memories wife, Karen, children Cain, Jane & Lance (Melissa); grandchildren Marlena, Morgan, Zachary, Lexie &Keenan; brothers Harvey, Jim (Marie), Bill (Betty), Eric (Elsie); sisters Melita, Carrie, Ceila (Otto), Lily (Harold), Juanita (Jim), as well as a very large circle of other relatives and friends. He will be remembered with affection by all who knew him. The Salvation Army Citadel, Triton was filled to capacity on Sunday, May 1 as Majors Larry & Phyllis Fudge conducted the funeral service which was a tribute to a life well lived. The Fire Department formed an honour guard and then led the processional to the interment at Triton Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Trevor Simms, Lindy Vincent, Pat Williams and friends Roger Burton, Lawrence Budgell, Tobbie Roberts. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Gail Noel and Harry Oxford of Green Bay Funeral Home.