Ellen Wood Obituary
She was born on June 29, 1956, in New Haven and was the daughter of the late Robert and Enid (Rigby) Sherman.
Ellen met her husband Larry in 1978, when they were students at Barrington College in Barrington, RI where she graduated with a BA in Business Administration. They married in Killingworth on August 25, 1979.
Ellen served as a Deacon at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Woodstock, where she and Larry have been members for more than 30 years.
She was a Girl Scout leader in Putnam for many years. Aside from spending time with her family she loved to sew and go camping.
Throughout her life, she was humble, yet well respected and a friend and mentor to many, sharing kind words, knowledge, encouragement and advice.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Victoria Beausoleil and husband Rodney of Brooklyn and Miranda Freeman and husband David of Plainfield; her three sons, Brian Wood and wife Emily of Danielson, Andrew Wood and wife Suzanne of Weatherly, PA, Douglas Wood of Manchester, NH; as well as her 14 cherished grandchildren. She also leaves behind her two brothers, Philip Sherman and wife, Joyce Lai of Elkins, NH and Raymond Sherman and wife, Mari Cruz of Acworth, GA, along with her sister, Joan Goncarovs and husband Guntis of Deerfield, NH.
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Christian Wagner
September 9, 2025
Ellen Sherman was my friend at Killingworth Elementary School. She and Ray were my classmates and great people. I had no idea that she was so close. (Putnam and Woodstock)
I am in Thompson Connecticut and I could have bumped into her in the store and not even known it. Condolences to her family.
She was always a wonderful, quality person when she was young.
Micah beausoleil
September 5, 2025
Ellen was the best Nana ever. She gave the hugs that could calm you down when no one else could, and always brought smiles and laughter into a room. She will be missed by many.
Pam Marrone
September 4, 2025
Ellen was one of my best friends at Killingworth Elementary School. We learned how to be cheerleaders and I helped her get on the team. We were in Girl Scouts together. My mom and her mom Enid were gardening pals always exchanging plants. My dad enjoyed Ellen´s father Bob and we spent many hours visiting their house and walking their gardens. I am in shock she´s gone. I was planning to get together with her on one of my monthly trips to visit my mom and my aunt.
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Elizabeth Henrichon
September 3, 2025
Ellen was a mentor to me through my childhood. She was my girl scouting leader and through her help I got my gold award. I was also close friends with her son Brian, and spent many many days at their house growing up. I am so thankful for her role in my life and send her all of the love in heaven.
Michael
September 3, 2025
Ellen was a lovely woman and a good human being. She was a wonderful wife and a fierce and loving mom. Her family was her treasure and she fought for it and protected it life a proud lioness. I know she will be deeply missed by her friends and family. Our hearts go out to them. Mike and Margie Nagle
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