Photo courtesy of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Homes - Newport
Derby, Vermont
Mar 9, 1933 – Sep 16, 2017 (Age 84)
Philip H. Sherlaw, 84, of Derby, VT passed away on September 16, 2017 in Derby.
He was born on March 9, 1933 in Newport town , VT to Floyd and Ila (Sanborne) Sherlaw.
Phil has done many things in his life , including farming , running a sawmill, and logging.
He is probably best known as the Wood –Man by many residents of the Northeast Kingdom. Phil spent a lot of years splitting up and delivering firewood to homes in this area. He also liked to spend time at the sugarhouse “overseeing” the sugaring operations with Doug and Fred.
Philip is survived by his son Doug Sherlaw and his wife Brenda of Derby, VT. His daughter Tracey Paul and her husband Claude, also of Derby. His stepchildren: Bonnie Little and Steve and Larry Griggs and he was predeceased by two stepchildren, David Griggs and Joyce McCoy.
He is also survived by his grandchildren Fred Sherlaw and his wife Amy, Melinda Henderson and her husband Jay, Kyla, Emilie and Julia Paul, Rockie Griggs and his wife Leesa Jen Bowen and Buck Dubay , Sarah Bidwell and her husband Kyle, Travis Broe and his wife Crystal.
He has many great grandchildren who he adored and will miss their Big Poppa .
A graveside ceremony will be held Monday September 25, 2017 at 11:30 at the Derby Cemetery with the Pastor Paul Prince Jr. officiating.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Philip’s memory to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society; 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.
Online condolences may be made at www.curtis-britch.com
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
It was always a pleasure to see and talk with Phil while splitting wood in his field and also at the Derby Store.
He was a very pleasant and fun person to talk to
May he rest in peace. Sincere sympathies to his family.
Andy Major
September 29, 2017 | Derby, VT
Sorry for your loss another angel in heaven rip phil
Robert and Tammy baraw
September 23, 2017 | Derby, VT
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WHOLE SHERLAW FAMILY
Adrian & Jessica Fortin
September 22, 2017 | Newport, VT
Rest in peace Phil. Condolences to all of his family and friends. Although I had not seen him in person in years I always remember his smile, his laugh, and his chuckle! He brought wood to my parents for many years in his old wired, welded and prayered wood trucks! He was one of the good old guys you hear stories about for sure. I am sure he will be dearly missed by all....
Bradley Baraw
September 21, 2017 | Westfield, VT
My thoughts and condolences to all of you on your loss. He was well known and loved.
Leslie Burt
September 21, 2017 | Newport, VT
Doug & Tracy & all the families, We wish to send our sincere condolences. Phil was a good hard working man. Rest In Peace, Cousin.
Edna & Frank Baraw
September 20, 2017 | Newport Center, VT
My condolences to the Sherlaw family. Phil used to help my father, Reg Leavens, with our haying and was always full of laughter and energy. I used to go with my father before Phil was married and working on chainsaws to fix ours at their Derby Road farm. After Doug was born, he would often accompany Phil to our farm as a little tyke. My mother (now 101) loved driving Phil's lovely Case new tractor baling hay. In my senior year, Steve came to help out (a welcome added hand with those heavy...
Jim Leavens
September 20, 2017