Obituary
Sim, Frederick J. – A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on April 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved son of the late Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Donnelly) Sim and Victoriano A. Sumera. Loving father of Andrea Sim and her husband Michael Whalen of Somerville, James Grigg and his wife Michelle of Derry, NH, Sean Sullivan and his wife Jennifer of Methuen. Fred was the dear brother to his siblings Elizabeth Boothe and her husband Robert of Billerica, Ellen Wilkin and her late husband Wayne of Upton, Paula Cameli and her husband Mark of Burlington, Ann Gubnitsky and her husband William of Woburn, Nina Sim and her wife Jenn Nunes of Burlington, Daniel Sim and his wife Linda of Somerville. Fred is predeceased by his longtime partner Karen Grigg, sister Kathleen and brother Stephen. Fred is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Alexis, Hope, Jaylee, Kaitlyn, Austin, and the late Oliver, as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends that will miss him dearly.
A Funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Monday morning, May 5, 2025 at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Catherine Church, Somerville at 10:00.
Relatives and friends invited.
Calling hours Sunday, May 4, 2025, 4:30 – 7:30.
Interment private.