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Mary Sherman Obituary
Mary M. Sherman of Middletown, the banquet hostess at Southwinds Retirement Home in Middletown and lifelong resident of the area, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, Middletown. She was 82.
The daughter of the late Floyd and Mary E. Carmen Truex, she was born on September 14, 1925 in Middletown, NY. She was the widow of George R. Sherman, Sr.
Mary's family would like to thank the staff of the Horton Medical CC Unit, especially her nurses, Christine Vigilio, Jaimee Thoelan and Charmaine Ruth, for taking such exceptional care of her in her last days. Their care and compassion will not be forgotten.
She is survived by her children, George R. Sherman, Jr. and his wife, Sara of Colesville, NJ, Thomas W. Sherman and his wife, Pauline of Middletown, Robert B. Sherman and his wife, Susan of the town of Greenville, Gregory A. Sherman and his wife, Marie of Cincinnati, OH, Mary E. Wiltshire and her husband, Ray of Charleston, SC, and Thomas T. Shoemaker and his wife, Angel of Middletown; her daughter-in-law, Candi Sherman of Greenville,; her son-in-law, Joel Norwood of Georgia; and her sister, Marjorie Sherman and her husband, Herman of Middletown; and her sister-in-law, Bea Truex of South Carolina. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; as well as her best friend for 70 years, Mary McGuire. She was predeceased by her daughter, Bonnie Norwood; her brother, Floyd Truex; and her sister, Shirley Yanic.
Visitation hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 W. Main St., in Middletown, NY.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Middletown, NY. Burial will be at Wallkill Cemetery in Phillipsburg, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John's Lutheran Church or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., Middletown, NY, 845-343-6023.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Sherman
amanda shoemaker
August 21, 2008
gramma,i miss you sooo much. i wish you could of met your new great grandson kaleb,but im sure you were there on the 4th when he was born and your watching over him everyday.ill be sure to keep lotsa pictures around and tell him a ton of storys just so he knows what a great gramma you were. i love you
August 4, 2008
Our family was sorry to read the passing of Mary. She was a very kind women. We are sorry for your loss. The Family of Marvin & Dotti Walker( Village Furniture)
Stephanie & Danny Struble
August 1, 2008
The loss of someone so dear is difficult to bear. We share in the grief of Grandma Sherman's family and friends. May those touched by this passing find solace in happy memories and in living life to the fullest.
Dan and Linda Grogan
July 31, 2008
We were very sorry to learn of Aunt Mary's passing. She was a pleasure to know and spend time with at family gatherings. We will miss her !!!
Richard & Margaret Perez
July 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul Hirsch
July 30, 2008
We are sorry to hear of your loss; we wish you strength through this time
Amber Shoemaker
July 30, 2008
Aunt Mary, Were do i start I miss you and I love you. I probly met you when i was a lil baby but i dont remember. You are my angel and i will be talking to you.
Tari Romer
July 30, 2008
Kathy and the Sherman family, I am very sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Murns
July 30, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Sherman family. Mrs. Sherman was our Mom's roomate in the hospital this past June. We will never forget how good she was watching out for her.
The Hendrickson Family
Cariann Paci
July 29, 2008
My condolences to the Sherman family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leigh, Amy, Layton, and Chloe Struble
July 29, 2008
Each of us will miss Grandma/Gigi in very special and unique ways. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. As these days pass, we pray that you find comfort in recalling the pleasant and happy memories. We miss you all!
Marie's 80th Birthday Party
July 29, 2008
Jose & Kathy (McGuire) Cruz
July 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Mary's family. Mary was like a part of our family for my entire life. I will cherish the memories. She will be deeply missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary, Sue, Chris & Levi Heib
July 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Sherman family. We are all saddened by your loss.
Gene Sherman
July 29, 2008
My sympathy to Aunt Mary's family. I remember my last visit with her and how she spoke so proudly of her family. We all have many good memories with her.
Gary Sherman
July 29, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. We will remember her as a lively, full of life person.
Sandee Coombs
July 29, 2008
So sorry to here of Aunt Marys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Matt Sherman and Family
Sandee (Sherman) Coombs
Barbara and Mike Colello
July 29, 2008
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
CHARLIE SPRINGSTEAD
July 29, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE SHERMAN FAMILY AND TO ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HER.
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