Auston Ralph “Hank” Simmonds of Chesley, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in his 78th year.
Cherished father of Jamie and his wife Elissa of Paisley. Hank will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Rowen and Rylee, as well as his loving four-legged companion, Tia. Predeceased by his wife Evangeline “Van”.
In honouring Hank’s wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Memorial donations to the Homes for Heros Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Please give Van a hug for us
Sending my Condolences to all his family & friends. We will miss ur smile, ur stories & ur laugh. Oh & watching Carnation Street & car shows. U were an amazing & loving man whom we will miss dearly. We love u Hankster xo
Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Hank. He was truly a wonderful neighbour to our family and will always be remembered.
To the family of Hank. he was always so nice to the girls from letting them use his pool to letting them walk Tia. He was truly a special neighbor to our family. He will truly be missed. He can join his wife now. RIP Hank we will miss you.
This is my father as well and I have my brother, Shawn from his first marriage!
He was also predeceased by his enfant son Derick.
May he rest in forever peace
Hank, I was so upset to hear about your passing. I am glad that we started speaking over the past couple of years, but I’m sorry that we didn’t get to spend more time talking and sharing memories with me. You will always be in my prayers and I hope you are flying with the angels And that my adopted dad vinnie gave you a warm welcome when you arrived
Hank was my biological grandfather. I even have his last name. I never met him nor did I ever speak to him. I have lots of pictures of him from his younger years when he was married and had 2 children with my grandmother. I’ve also heard many stories about him. May he rest peacefully and receive the fullness of God’s Grace.
My sympathies to all Uncle Hanks family in PEI and Connecticut that is struggling with the sudden news , he was loved by many and will be dearly missed. I will miss our visits and calls your stories will forever be told , may you rest in peace.