Ann B. "Candy" Simmons

LOWELL - Ann B. "Candy" (Bureau) Simmons, 77, a resident of Lowell, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, following complications from a stroke . She was the beloved wife of the late Rufus Simmons.
Born in Lowell on October 25, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Roland G. and Mary E. (Tighe) Bureau. She attended St Patrick's grammar and Lowell High schools. 
Prior to her retirement, Ann was employed by Hannaford Supermarket , Drum Hill, Chelmsford as the deli manager.
Ann enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, freshwater fishing and having yard sales.
She leaves a brother, Robert B. Bureau and his wife Rita of Hudson, MA, a sister, Terry (Bureau) Strules of Bonita Springs, FL; a sister-in-law, Wilda Chapman of Lowell; several nieces and nephews, among whom are Kelly Pimentel, Vanessa Burton, Michael Strules, Diana Malo, Richard Bureau and Pamela Bureau-Morris; a great niece and 2 great nephews, Carley Mello, Eric Mello and Michael C. Strules; a great great niece Liana Mello. 
SIMMONS - Relatives and friends are invited to Ann's Life Celebration on Tuesday, from 4 until 8 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10 AM in St. Rita Church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.