Alpha "Alfie" Paul Simard

He is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Paul Simard (Pamela), Zephyrhills, Charles Simard (Judy), Morganton, Ga., Steven Simard, Massachusetts; daughter, Juanita Skinner, Nakomis, FL; sister, Yvonne Bernard, Belmont, MA; and step-son, Christian Edwards (Holley), Tampa. He had 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Blanche Marie Grant (Gary)

A 50-year member of the Asbestos Workers Local Union No. 67 and a lifelong Red Sox fan, he loved to fish, go hunting, bet on a good horse, or just float down the Hillsborough or Ocklawaha Rivers and watch nature flow by. He dearly loved his many, many friends and family. He will be remembered and missed by so many. But Paul’s mind is no longer imprisoned by the grips of Alzheimer’s. His mind is quiet now and his body no longer feels pain. He abides now with the Lord and the many family and friends who were waiting for him.

A funeral service for Alpha will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2022 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, Tampa, Florida. Interment to follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Florida. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.