Peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Sunday July 27, 2025, Verna Simzer of Cardinal formerly of Mountain, age 88.
Beloved wife of the late Lyle Simzer. Predeceased by her companion Eddie Clifford. Loving Mom of Linda (David) Weatherall, Teresa (Rick) Workman, Garry Simzer and the late Ronnie Simzer. Cherished Grandma of Christopher, Shawn (Lauren), Michael (Melissa), Kevin and her great-grandchildren Sophie, Noah, Annaka, Calvin and Bennett. Predeceased by her parents Leona and Elgin Arcand and her siblings Mary Lou Andrews (late Ross) and Bobby Arcand. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
By Verna’s request Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street, South Mountain (613-989-3836) on Thursday July 31, 2025, from 1 pm until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Interment South Gower Cemetery. By Family request donations may be made in Memory of Verna to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca


10 Condolences for Verna Mary Margaret Simzer (Nee Arcand)
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Diane Arcand says
July 28, 2025 at 11:31 amLinda ,Theresa,Garry and Families
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. What a greatLady
peter De Rooy says
July 28, 2025 at 1:18 pmMy condolences to Garry and family may she RIP
Brenda Winter says
July 28, 2025 at 2:16 pmMy condolences to Garry, Linda, Theresa & family’s.
Janet Levere says
July 28, 2025 at 2:52 pmMy sympathies.
Gail Floyd says
July 28, 2025 at 3:23 pmI express my deepest sympathy in this time of grief. The Bible gives a comforting hope that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.
George & Arlene Bryan says
July 28, 2025 at 4:10 pmSincere condolences to all the family
Louise (Arcand) Beckinsale says
July 28, 2025 at 6:58 pmLinda, Theresa and Gary and families – our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your Mom. I have such great memories of her great laugh and growing up down the road from them. Huge hugs. Louise and Bob
Bill & Marie (Arcand) Havekes says
July 28, 2025 at 8:27 pmLinda, Teresa, Garry and families.
Our condolences and thoughts are with you.
Muriel (Murdock) Allen says
July 30, 2025 at 2:36 pmTo Verna’s Family,
Your Mom and I first became friends when we both started Grade One at NMCS – so many years ago.
May all your wonderful memories of her bring you comfort at this time.
Katherine Arcand says
July 31, 2025 at 4:00 pmMy deepest sympathies
Katherine Arcand
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