Simmons - Julie Simmons (nee Meikle) died peacefully at home, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, age 87. She will be buried alongside her parents, Marion (Causey) and George Meikle in Searletown Cemetery. Pre-deceased by sister Joan Loretta. Born in Wellsford, New Brunswick, Julie grew up in Summerside, PEI. She subsequently lived in Charlottetown to study lab technology. After marriage to Donald Leslie Simmons in 1955, Julie lived in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; Fredericton, New Brunswick; Houston, Texas; and Hudson, Quebec where she raised her children, Daniel Walter (Marilyn Pridham) and Susan Marion. Her granddaughter is Lisa Simmons (Pierre Richard, Moncton) and great grandson Miles. After her divorce in 1975, Julie had a brief stop in Halifax, then returned to her hometown Summerside and started a successful bed and breakfast, Silver Fox Inn. Restoring this 1892 Harris home was the start of her work in built heritage, going on to restore two more homes in Summerside. Julie was passionate about heritage on the island and was involved with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and was a founding member of the Summerside Historical Society. Among her accomplishments, she was part of the team that introduced heritage bylaws to Summerside, and she was instrumental in maintaining and finding a permanent home for the international Fox Museum and Hall of Fame. Julie loved golf and played until age 85. A smart and sensible businesswoman and volunteer, a warm and loyal friend, and wonderful mother; we will miss her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Prince County Hospital Foundation or Prince County Hospital Auxiliary. A private family graveside service will be held at Searletown Cemetery on Friday, June 26, 2020.