Lawrence Robert Sherman

Lawrence "Law" Sherman, 41, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022 surrounded by family and close friends. His courageous battle with cancer in recent years was an inspiration to all who met him. Lawrence was a resident of Enfield, CT for many years but relocated with his family to Columbia, CT 5 years ago. He was born in 1981 to Larry and Lynn (Rogers) Sherman. He grew up in Stafford, CT playing hockey and rooting for the Hartford Whalers. As an adult, Lawrence worked as a carpenter for Regional Stairs in East Hartford, CT but carpentry was also a hobby for him. Many people have a piece of furniture or unique cutting board he crafted. Lawrence also enjoyed playing poker, especially on a cruise ship. He and his family were avid cruisers and enjoyed going to different islands together. Lawrence loved cooking and grilling and happily passed his skills down to his son, Aiden. Everyone looked forward to a holiday dinner or an invite to a cookout he was hosting! He also shared a passion for music with his daughter, Madelyn. Lawrence often attended concerts with his best friends. Lawrence was very personable to everyone but most of all he loved his loved his family and friends. He was always willing to help anyone in need without question. We are left with his sense of humor, brilliant smile, endless energy, and ability to let his voice be heard. Lawrence leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years, Leigh; children, Madelyn and Aiden; mother, Lynn Sherman; father, Larry Sherman; mother and father in-law, Evelyn and William Marvin; sister, Crystal Szedlacsek and husband Sam; brother in law, Steve Marvin and wife Heidi; grandmother, Theresa Pelkey; many aunts and uncles, Catherine Rogers and wife Terri Farrar; Bill Rogers and wife Heller; Jim Rogers and wife Dianne; Diane Colavecchio and husband Vinny; Beth Knight and wife Lisa Garcia; Cindy Sansom and husband Scott; 6 cousins, Emilee Rogers; Cody Rogers; Kimberly Logan; Jennifer Constantino; Emma Sansom; Arden Sansom; and 2 nieces, Taylor Marvin; Katie Marvin. Lawrence is preleased by his grandparents, Robert Rogers and his wife Viola; grandmother in law, Elizabeth Hanks. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to St. Jude's be made in his honor; events.stjude.org/Law2022.