David B. Simmons

David B. Simmons, son of the late George Simmons and Dorothy (Cheney) Simmons of Lee, and brother to the late Peter Simmons Sr. of Lee; passed peacefully in his home on Friday, September 30th. David was born April 16, 1947 at Pittsfield General Hospital. He was a graduate of Lee High School, also attended Berkshire Community College – and later attended Westfield State College where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance. 

David served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970 where he was part of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) – 5th Battalion / 7th Cavalry. He served an active tour of duty in the Vietnam War as a Sergeant E5; and was a radioman. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and numerous others. 

His beautiful life will forever be celebrated with his wife: Lynn (Barr) Simmons of Lee; his children, Jennifer (Simmons) Mack of West Stockbridge; Benjamin Simmons of Guilford, CT; and stepson Barry March of Pittsfield. He also leaves behind his son-in-law Steven Mack of West Stockbridge, and five grandchildren: Sydney Mack of West Stockbridge, Ian Mack of West Stockbridge, Madison March of Pittsfield, along with Elsy Simmons and Evann Simmons of Guilford CT. He also leaves behind his sisters-in-law MaryAnn Simmons and Carol Crawford, along with their children.  He will also be missed by his dog Max.

David’s career was in finance, and he worked for the Kimberly-Clark Corp. / SWM from 1970-2002, where he was a Cost Analyst and Control Coordinator.  Following his retirement in 2002, David spent time working with his friends at Carberry (Bunnell) Auto Parts until 2012, and Berkshire Hills – Leisure Lee through the summer of 2022.  He also filled his time with many organizations and personal hobbies/passions including: the Berkshire Museum Camera Club – where he served as VP from 2017-2019; authoring a book in 2011 - Our Turn to Serve – An Army Veteran’s Memoir of the Vietnam War; playing his Stonebridge guitar; photographing his family, friends, wildlife and landscapes; and taking his road trips with his friend Charlie – which he always posted about and referred to as ‘On the Road with Charles…’.  We will all miss seeing his inspiring thoughts and images.

For those that wish to pay their respects, there will be visiting hours at Kelly Funeral Home in Lee, MA on Thursday, October 6th from 4:00pm-6:00pm – followed by a graveside service on Friday, October 7th at Fairmount Cemetery in Lee, MA at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, should family and friends wish to make donations please consider these organizations for Memorial Donations: Soldier On (wesoldieron.org); and The Berkshire Humane Society (berkshirehumane.org). Checks may be mailed in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.

Our family would like to thank you all for your love and support.  It is clear he was a loved and blessed man, with a very full life.

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