Parker Bennett Sherwood III

I had not seen Parker in over 30 years, but the fact that I looked him up after all that time tells you what an impression he made on me. He was getting a degree in philosophy at Syracuse University, and I was a naive undergraduate trying to decide what to do. Parker had a keen intellect, a work ethic that dwarfed mine, and great patience explaining things. He had begun his study of philosophy, he told me, in order to understand the esthetic experience. "What makes something art?" he would ask me. He would then tell me all the things that were the incorrect answers, but he was still searching for the "right" answer.

My condolences to his family. He was a generous and brilliant man.

Deciding to look up my old friend, I was shocked and saddened to see that he had passed. How could that be? He was so full of life and energy. We worked together at Mohawk Opportunities in the Dominion House residence in the early 80's and I have many fond, happy memories of our time there together. He was unassuming about his education and talents, but these accomplishments would sneak through in his work, in our spirited discussions about philosophy and his leading the house residents in musical games. While I grieve his loss, it is good to know that he found happiness in marriage and having beautiful children, who must miss him terribly. Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of my old friend Parker. I loved him dearly, as did so many others. Please take care and enjoy your cherished memories.

I was in the same elementary school class with Parker whose nickname was Skip. We were friends and I used to go to his house and see him play the marimba. He was very talented.
I lost track of him after high school and just a couple of days ago I thought I´d see if I could look him up. I feel sad that I didn´t do that sooner. I always remember him as a very good person.

I'm so sorry to hear about Parker's passing. He was a great guy and I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to work with him for a few years. He will be missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to have met him.

Mr. Sherwood was my music teacher in Fulton, New York, in the mid-1970s. He was kind, thoughtful, and very good to his students. My family moved away from Fulton in 1979, but he was one of the most indelible people from my elementary school years, and he has served as one of my models through the 28 years of my own teaching career. Rest in peace, Mr. Sherwood.

Mr. Sherwood was my music teacher at Lanigan Elementary in Fulton, NY. I remember him so well and I loved going to music class! He was a wonderful teacher and my clearest memory is of him teaching us the harpsichord. I'm just sorry I didn't get to tell him that. I am a teacher now and his wonderful teaching inspires me to work even harder.

Sending love and condolences to Cindy, Parker, and Laurel. Parker will be dearly missed. He was indeed someone who cared deeply and engaged wholly in whatever he put his mind to. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact he had on my life, including fostering my love of learning and spending time in nature. In my collection, the photos he took (when photography was in his laser focus) far outnumber the images I have of him, so consider this image a bit like capturing the Yeti in his element: 1993, he'd just finished Day 7 of a backwoods adventure in the West Canadas.