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Donald Sherwood
1940 - 2025
BORN
1940
DIED
2025
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Donald Sherwood Obituary
South Hadley, MA - Donald B. Sherwood, 85, of South Hadley and Billerica, passed away on November 5, 2025. Born on May 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Dorothy G. (Perry) and John C. Sherwood.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Priscilla (Harrington) Sherwood. He is survived by his children, Stacey Chapley and her husband Paul, and Donald B. Sherwood Jr. and his wife Sonja; grandchildren Zachariah, Caleb, Joshua and his wife Alexandra, Gabriel and his wife, Morgan, and John; great-granddaughter Violet; and his brother Robert and his wife Elizabeth. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A 1958 graduate of Billerica Memorial High School, Donald enjoyed time on the lake in Conway, NH, and the views from Shaw's dock in New Harbor, ME.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in November, please contact Donnie or Stacey for more information.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute cc-tdi.org or a charitable children's cancer organization of your choice
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Nancy B.
November 11, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It was a pleasure getting to know you and take care of you for the short time you were at the Arbors at Chicopee. You will truly be missed Don RIP.
Brenda Carpenter
November 11, 2025
My condolences to the Sherwood family. He was one of a kind & a good friend. He will be sadly missed by all at the Arbors. You are now in that Sherwood Forest now Don.
Elizabeth
November 11, 2025
It was nice that you was at The Arbors. You are going to be missed. I will be missing that great smile you had when you needed assistance. May You Rest in Peace
Al & Janet Perry
November 10, 2025
Stacey, Donnie jr. and family so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He and your mom together again. May you find comfort in your memories of the happy times you spent together.
Jill Chmiel
November 10, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It was a great pleasure meeting and caring for you during your time at the Arbors of Chicopee.
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