Mary Regina Rae Simon
1936-2017
ELSIPOGTOG, NB – Regina Simon 81, of Elsipogtog passed away peacefully at the Rexton Lion’s Nursing in Rexton on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Restigouche, Quebec she was the daughter of the late Edward Metallic and the late Jane (O’Keefe) Metallic. Before retiring, she was employed as a Home Economics Teacher. Regina loved to visit St. Anne de Beaupres and was an avid bingo player. She loved knitting, reading, children and a good cup of tea.
Regina will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Vivian (late Edward), Maureen; three sons, Maynard (Gisele), Mardy (Theresa Mae), Manuel; fifteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by many nephews, nieces and Godchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Harry Simon; one adopted daughter, Merisa; three sisters, Mary-Ann, Lillian "Lily", Philomene "Phyllis" and five brothers, Noel, Louis, Melvin, Edward, Ronald "Ronnie" and Joe.
Visitation will be held at 43 Hill Street, Elsipogtog beginning on Tuesday at 2:00 pm until time of the service. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 10:30 am, St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog. The care she received at the Rexton Lions Nursing Home was exceptional and greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).