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Geraldine M. Sims

By Joshua Smith

Coolidge, AZ - Geraldine M. Sims, 52, of Coolidge, AZ, formerly of Pavilion, passed away Wednesday, (May 13, 2015) in Arizona.

Mrs. Sims was born May 20, 1962 in Batavia, a daughter of Donald and Mona (Orr) Griswold, of Pavilion.

Geraldine was a graduate of Pavilion High School and was a Cub Scout den mother and enjoyed volunteering at her son's school.  She was active in youth soccer in Arizona and loved to travel.

Surviving along with her parents are her husband, Matthew Sims; her son, Joseph Sims; brothers, James (Jeni) Griswold of Cheektowaga, and David Griswold of Gainesville; sisters, Peggy (late Jim) Bianchi of Gates, and Roberta (Philip) Tracy of Pavilion.  Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

There will be no prior visitation.  Family and Friends are invited to a graveside service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday (June 6, 2015) at Stafford Rural Cemetery, Transit Road, Stafford.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., 16 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Local arrangements were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home of Batavia.

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