Hanford Simmons

November 21, 1937 - February 14, 2016

Hanford "Sonny" Simmons passed away peacefully Sunday, February 14th at his home, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 21, 1937 in Chatham, NY to Hanford Simmons Sr. and Margaret (Brown) Simmons. Sonny spent many years working as a dairy farmer, then 20 years at Ruwet Sibley in New Milford, CT as a mechanic. After he retired, he moved to Johnstown, NY and worked part time at Randall Implements in Fultonville. He was an avid Yankee fan, and enjoyed Nascar racing. fishing and hunting. Country music was a lifelong love of his, and he learned to play guitar for his own enjoyment. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Beverly Simmons of Johnstown, NY his children; sons James(Terri)Simmons of Torrington, CT, Timothy(Barbara)Simmons of Waterbury CT, daughters, Kathleen Simmons(Joe Cook) of Warren, CT, and Lynette(James) Bergeron of Ticonderoga, NY; his 6 Grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Theodore, Alex, Cassandra, and Eric, 3 Great Grandchildren, Skylhar, Amaya, and Isaac, brothers, John Simmons; sisters Dora, Hannah, and Winifred, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held on February 27, 2016 at 11AM at Warren Congregational Church, 4 Sackett Hill Rd., Warren, CT 06754. Online condolences may be made to www.amicofuneralhome.com.