Ernest P. Simard, Sr. March 6, 1939 April 22, 2013 Portland- Ernest P. Simard, Sr., 74, formerly of Mayo Street, passed away on April 22, 2013 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Van Buren, ME, a son of Frank and Irene (Michaud) Simard. In 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea. After his 2 year enlistment, he served 18 years in the Army Reserve where he retired as a Sergeant First Class. He worked at New England Insulation for over 25 years before retiring in 1985. He enjoyed playing bingo and cooking. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Gwendolyn (Cornish) Simard; a son, Philip Simard, Sr.; siblings, Joseph, Lucian, Sylvio, Ralph and Reed; sisters, Alice Curran and Gertrude Hunt. He is survived by his children, Irene Simard and her boyfriend Rey Dejesus, Charlene Simard, Tammy Burrington and her boyfriend Mike, Ernie Simard, Steven Simard and his wife Elizabeth, David Simard, Arthur Simard and his wife Kathy; siblings, Lionel, Germain Simard, Doris Duprey, Marie Simard; cousin, Irene Scott and her husband Richard. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Darriana Simard for the wonderful care she provided to her grandfather. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 29, 2013 at A.T. Hutchins Funeral & Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave. Portland. Burial will follow at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to the obituaries section at www.athutchins.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Rd. Scarborough, ME 04074.