SIMS, Vernon Almon - 91, Hubbards, passed away December 29, 2005, at home. Born in Sims Settlement, he was a son of the late James and Marie (Dauphinee) Sims. Vernon was a member of the Clarke Masonic Lodge No. 61 since 1944, receiving his 50 year award in 1994. He is survived by his son, Gaye (Barbara), Boutilier's Point; daughter, Joan (Bruce) Bolivar, Dayspring; grandchildren, David Bolivar, Toronto; Danny (Crystal) Bolivar, Dartmouth; Jane Bolivar, Halifax; Julie Sims, Halifax; Deborah (Jesse) Malaidack, Timberlea; Wendy (Richard) Weckworth, Whitby; great-grandchildren, Matthew Bolivar, Toronto; Courtney Bolivar, Dartmouth; Connor Weckworth, Whitby; Elliot Malaidack, Timberlea; brother, Bud Sims, Bedford; sisters, Shirley Heartz, Tantallon; Velma King, Timberlea; Rose O'Brien, Spryfield. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Garland (Baker) Sims; son, James; grandson, Stephen; brothers, Charles, Ward, Roderick, and Harry; sisters, Ruby, Meda, June, and Madge. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 1, from 1-3 p.m., and the Clarke Masonic Lodge No. 61 will hold a memorial service at 2.30 p.m., both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hubbards, Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Burial to be in Sims Cemetery, Sims Settlement. Memorial donations in memory of Vernon can be made to Sims Cemetery or charity of choice. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca