William J. Simons a lifelong resident of Canton, died in his home November 18, 2009. He was 88. William was a graduate of Canton High School and a valued employee of Draper Brothers in Canton from 1946 until retiring in 1990. Son of the late Frederick and Annie ( McKillick) Simons. Brother of Edward Simons and his wife Pauline of New Bedford, and the late Elizabeth A. Manning. He is also survived by a niece Donna Manning of Canton and several other nieces and nephews. Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St., Canton.