IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Simon Joseph
Caron
March 14, 1925 – September 22, 2016
Obituary
Simon Caron, born March 14, 1925 in Saint Leonard New Brunswick Canada, died peacefully in Clermont FL on September 22, 2016. He was the son of Therese (Pike) and Willie Caron. Simon was predeceased by siblings Henry, Romeo, Clifford, Eveline (Aubin), Simone (Michaud), Edgar, Hector, Lawrence, Onil, Stephen, and Edwina (Ouellette). Simon entered the Canadian Army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1945. He returned to the St Leonard NB area in search of employment and later met and married in 1948 an American, Irene Fortin and relocated to Van Buren Maine. They would settle in Hartford CT where they would raise their 3 children. Simon became a naturalized US citizen in 1952.
Simon held a variety of jobs to provide for himself and his family, initially working in the hotel industry, area factories, and real estate. Although not formally educated in any trade he was able to develop the needed skills in plumbing, electrical, and home improvement to successfully maintain and manage a number of apartment dwellings in the Hartford area. There was no task that he was unwilling to tackle. He was a "tinkerer", loving to work on fixing items in need of repair. He worked tirelessly in his early years to fulfill the American Dream. Simon was active in his local community as a member and Past Commander in the Catholic War Veterans and French American Club. He was active in the Democratic Party and ran for Ward Chairman in the early 1960's.
In the early 1980's Simon relocated to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood Florida area, spending his winters in the Sunshine State. He would permanently settle in 1985 in Hollywood, FL where he remained active in the Richelieu fraternal organization. He continued to serve at election polling sites and as an usher at his local church for many years. He remained very active during the winter season when many French Canadians would come to the Hollywood / Hallandale area in search of a warmer climate. Simon remained socially active enjoying dancing, music and playing cribbage. He was a regular attendee at the musical events at Hollywood Beach and dances in Hallandale. Remaining physically fit was incorporated into his daily lifestyle. He was an avid walker and enjoyed his walks around the golf course to collect golf balls which he would later give to his friends. Simon moved to the Clermont area 3 years ago to be closer to his daughter, Linda. He would later move into assisted living where he continued to be active walking and developing a new skill in playing bingo. He was a quiet man who in his later life appreciated the simple pleasures of life and the love of his family.
He is survived by his three children, Linda (Robert) Thomen of Clermont, FL, Diane of Shrewsbury MA, and David ( TJ Matthews ) of Danvers MA. Grandchildren Robert (Jill) Thomen of Whitsett NC, Jeffrey (Eliana) Thomen of Rocky Hill CT, Jonathan Stadig of Brighton MA, Stephanie Stadig of Hoboken NJ, Michael Caron and Katrina (Steven) Alex of Beverly, MA, and great grandson Evan Thomen of Rocky Hill CT. He is also predeceased by daughter in law Alice Caron.
The family of Simon would like to acknowledge their appreciation to the staff of Superior Residences and Cornerstone Hospice for their compassionate care. Donations in his memory may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
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