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John Sherman Obituary
Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late John W. and Mathilda (Canning) Sherman.
Mr. Sherman worked for Perkins & Vaughn Shipyard during WWII where he built sub-chasers for the US Navy. He was a carpenter and boat hauler and founded Sherman Boat Haulers in 1954.
An avid sportsman, he played hockey and baseball; and had played for the Southern RI Baseball League. He was a lifelong, diehard Red Sox fan.
He was a communicant of St. Bernard Church.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Michael F. Sherman of Saunderstown; two daughters, Sandra E. Crowell of Meriden, CT and Patricia M. Sherman of Saunderstown; six grandchildren, Kathleen Dougherty, Douglas Crowell, David, John, James and Michael Sherman; and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Joseph Sherman.
His Funeral will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9am from the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the St. Bernard Church Building Fund will be appreciated. Information and guestbook visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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Dennis & Doreen Choquette
June 24, 2008
Gloria, Sandy, Patty, Mike and family,
I just received word of John's passing. Fond memories of many trips to see the Sox at Fenway and long days of hockey on the NK ponds still linger after all these years. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Mary Naddy
June 23, 2008
Mike, Mary and the Sherman Family,
My sincere condolences to you all. I was at St. Bernard's yesterday and heard the sad news. Your Dad was a great guy and I have fond rememberances of him moving our boat like it was a feather. May God give you strength at this sad time. Kind regards,
JoAnne Gilmer
June 23, 2008
Dear Gloria, Sandy and Family, Patty and Mike,
This sad news of John's passing has reached us in AZ. Our deepest condolences...John always had a smile for us kids as we were all growing up...May your heart ease with fond memories. JoAnne and Terry Gilmer/Tucson AZ
Kathy and Ron Crudele
June 23, 2008
Dear Gloria and Pat, Max and Family,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathy, Ron, Lindsay, Bethany
Ben and Crackers
Randy Wietman
June 22, 2008
Gloria and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. I will always remember John as such a hard working man and an inspiration in his own quiet way.
Love,
Randy, Erin and Amelia
Amanda Bruno
June 22, 2008
Mike and family,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Amanda (Greene) Bruno and Frank Bruno III
Heather Reppe(Vieira)
June 22, 2008
Aunt Gloria and Family,
Sorry to here of Uncle John's passing, I wish I could be there for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Madison sends her love.
Love,
Heather, Alex,
and Madison
Ken Shoener Family
June 22, 2008
Our Deepest Condolences
John Nevins
June 22, 2008
Mike and Family,
We would like to offer our condolences on the passing of your Father. I remember him so well from our ice hockey days and the team parties we had at your house. Those were the best days when we were all together. My Dad remembers those parties as well.
John Nevins
John J. Nevins
Cheryl Collins
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