Michael Simon

AUBURN – Michael J. Simon, 79, of Whitney Circle, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in his home.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sheila (Cole) Simon of Auburn; three children, Matthew Simon, Malinda Vonderahe and her husband Tom, and Tammy Normandin and her husband Ron; four siblings, Barbara Ballinger, Ruth Ann Stokes, John Simon, and Marie Dickman; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Kevin, Emily, Brandon, and Tyler.  He was predeceased by eight siblings, Dorothy Cochran, August Simon, Mark Simon, Daniel Simon, Jim Simon, Malinda Simon, Joe Simon, and Edward Simon.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Joseph F. and Marie B. (Eckstein) Simon, and lived in Auburn for nine years.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.

Mr. Simon was a distributor for Casual Male in Canton for many years prior to retirement.  He enjoyed woodworking and cooking.

Services will be held privately by his family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Care Central VNA and Hospice, 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA 01501.  Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.