Obituary of Lindy L. Simonds

Lindy L (Swift) Simonds, 69, of Binghamton, NY passed away on July 23rd, 2020 in Binghamton, NY. Lindy was born in Binghamton, NY to Robert, Sr. and Eve Swift, on September 28, 1950. She attended North High School. She was a waitress and worked at the General Hospital Coffee Shop but her favorite job was being a mom. She loved spending time with her family and her dog Snickers. Lindy loved travel and bingo. Her favorite show was the Golden Girls and she was a big Kenny Rogers and Elton John fan. Lindy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Herbert Simonds, Jr., her children: Jammie (Michelle) Simonds, Tim (Anne) Simonds, Kristie (Mike) Gaydos , and Misty Montgomery. Siblings: Cheri Busch, Robert (Brenda) Swift, Jr., Ellen Jo (Mike) Vega; Siblings-in-law Dan Simonds, Sr. and Gail (Bill) Malane. Her grandchildren: Danielle (Sam) Wilkie, Michael (Alex) Simonds, Sarah Montgomery, Gia Simonds, Alexander Simonds and Ruby Gaydos. Great Grandchildren: Landon Seibert and Vivian Wilkie; Nephews: Rick (Amy) Allen, Jr., Jeff (Karen) Allen, Dan (Tara) Simonds, Jr. Matt Simonds, and nieces Danel Sherill and Jen (Tom) Ehrie; her dear friend Josie Miller. Lindy also has a large extended family including aunts, uncles, and cousins, here and in Heaven, who love her dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Eve Swift, Sr., son-in-law David Montgomery, daughter-in-law Helen Monaco, and granddaughter Jessica Lynn Simonds. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Broome County Humane Society, 167 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Lourdes ICU and 1 Ross. Funeral Services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 5 p.m. with Reverend Luke Beattie of Main Street Baptist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.