IMELDA A. "MEL" (MAGNER) SIMMONS, a resident of Rockland for the past 30 years, died on Monday, July 18th at her home after a long illness. Ms Simmons was born in Boston and was raised and educated in Hingham, graduating from Hingham High School. For 38 years she was a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and recently retired due to her health.
She was the mother of Mark L. Simmons of Rockland and Jessica A. Simmons Lopez and her husband Craig of Boston. Sister of Mary J. Magner of South Boston, Joanne M Winters, James A. Magner, III and Paul F. Magner all of Cohasset, Thomas D. Magner of Rothsville, PA, Bernadette M. Ippolito and Richard J. Magner both of Hingham. Also survived by a dear family friend, Toni Maresse of Rockland and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 25th at 10 AM at St. Paul's Church, 147 North St., Hingham Square.
Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Research and Education Fund, c/o Dr. Jerry Younger, Mass. General Hospital, Yawkey 9-A, Boston, MA 02114.
The interment is to be private.