Mark Kevin Sims, 52, of New Bedford died suddenly at home on Monday September 23, 2013.
Born in England, the son of the late Loretta M. (Gibbs) Sims and William Sims, Jr., he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Sims was formerly employed by the Decas Cranberry Company. He had also worked for Upward Bound at New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth.
He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Eastern Nazarene College, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
Survivors include his sisters, Deborah P. Sims and Candida McKittrick; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
His Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, with visitation prior to the service beginning at 9 AM. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.