Dawn M. Simmons, 44, of Greylock Street in Lee, died Thursday evening at Berkshire Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on November 4, 1970 in Pittsfield, MA, the daughter of Bezzlee Grimes Jr. and the former Louise Marie Daviau. She was a 1988 graduate of Pittsfield High School, then graduated from Berkshire Community College and then attended Westfield State College. Dawn most recently worked at the Lee Library. She loved reading, doing crafts, all animals especially her dogs; Belle, Max and Aspen, music, singing and performing in several bands and doing photography for weddings or special events for her friends and family. She was a supporter of many causes including Breast Cancer Awareness, Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter and performing with her bands for many benefits. She is survived by her husband Craig Simmons of Lee, whom she married on February 26, 1999. Two sons: Joshua Thorpe of Pittsfield and Alex Simmons at home. Her mother in law MaryAnn Simmons, her sister in law Kelly Simmons DeVarennes and her companion Charles Hebler and her brother in law Peter Simmons all of Lee. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father in Law, Peter Simmons who died in March of 2013. Including her parents, she is also survived by several siblings in Pittsfield and Texas. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday evening from 4-7 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Friends wishing may make donations in her memory to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street Lee, MA 01238.

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

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