Plaistow, NH:  Christopher E. Simmons, 47, of Plaistow, NH, died on April 9, 2018.

Born in Gainesville, FL, son of Robert and Arlieda (Ries) Simmons, he moved to Waltham, MA and attended Waltham High School, graduating with the Class of 1988, Boston University and the ITT Technical Institute.  He worked as a Technical Service Manager for UFP Technologies, Newburyport, MA.

An avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, he enjoyed traveling and camping.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Marcia (Daigle) Simmons; two sons, Nathan T. Simmons and Justin A. Simmons both of Plaistow, NH; two daughters, Angela L. Simmons and Rebecca A. Simmons both of Plaistow, NH; his mother, Arlieda (Ries) Simmons of Fitchburg, MA; a brother, K. Greg Simmons of Sudbury, MA, a sister, Elisa D. Pinigis of Austin, TX; one uncle and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends may attend Christopher's Life Celebration to be held on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 3 to 6 PM at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH.  His Funeral Service will follow at 6:15 PM in the funeral home.    Donations in his memory may be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.   For directions to our funeral home or to send a message of condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.brooksidechapelfh.com