Maria Louise Simmons November 6, 1920 - February 4, 2010 Uncasville - Maria Louise (Perry) Simmons, of 36 Orchard Drive, Uncasville, affectionately known as "Dolly" fell asleep in death on February 4, 2010. She was born in Norwich, CT to the late Joseph and Ella (Sebastian) Perry on November 6, 1920. She was married on February 25, 1948 to her loving husband of nearly 62 years, Thomas Andrew Simmons Jr. Maria graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1938. She was an avid Red Sox fan. Besides her love for sports, Maria had a loving and caring personality. Always thinking of other people, "Dolly" was the backbone of her family. She was an easy going, kind woman, whose beautiful contagious smile filled the room. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by a son Marvin Carl Perry of Maryland, a son Thomas Andrew Simmons III and his wife Cynthia of Griswold, a son Wayne Allen Simmons and his wife Deborah Rachel of Norwich, and a son Curtis Todd Simmons and his wife Lee-Ann Gomes of Norwich. She also leaves behind grandchildren Paige Lenise Crawford, Leslie Tenniel Perry, Shea Lynn Dillon, Kendall Gomes Simmons, Bryce Halle Simmons, great grandchildren LaJuan Paige Perry-Ball, Josiah Thomas Rocket-Simmons, Jaice Lee Rocket-Simmons and Savien Levi Dillon as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Family and friends may visit the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Norwich New London Turnpike, Uncasville on Monday, February 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please visit www.mem.com for a memorial in Maria's honor.