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Jonathan Sher Obituary
Born in Worcester, Jon was the son of Irving "Red" and Dolores "Debbie" (Socher) Sher, the oldest of their four children.
Jon graduated from Doherty Memorial High School and worked as an electrical contractor in the family business. Years later, he retuned to college and earned an Associates Degree graduating with honors from Quinsigamond Community College. He also earned many technical certificates in the IT field and worked in the Information Technology department at UMASS Memorial Hospital.
Jon will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved sisters, Anna Sher of Seattle, Carolyn "Cari" McGill and her husband, Jim of Marshfield, and Elizabeth "Liz" Sher of Ashland; his cherished nieces, Molly Ciarcia and her husband, Nick, Maggie Gauthier and her husband, Roger, and Marisa McGill; and his special grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Bode, Kyle, Francesca and Benett.
Family and friends will gather to honor Jon's memory at a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 9th at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. There will be family visitation prior to the service. Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Holy Society/Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, Havana Road, Leicester.
Immediately following the interment service, the family extends an invitation to a Memorial Observance Reception at Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive in Worcester until 5:30 PM. Memorial Observance will continue on Friday at the home of Liz Sher.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made at a charity of the donor's choice.
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Christine Rothenburg
May 9, 2024
Jon was so many things to me . I loved him as a best friend , a confidante and best of all as family. We might not have been related by blood but we were related by love. I was honored to be your friend. Thank you for everything. I love you.
Chrissy
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Kae Collins
May 8, 2024
Jon and I bonded over a love of our mutual favorite author, Christopher Moore. So many times over 20+ years I would see him at the Bean Counter coffee shop and one or the other of us would run up and yell "DID YOU SEE THERE'S A NEW BOOK COMING OUT???". Even after I moved away, nearly every time I came through town I would see him there and we would check in on fave, our reading progress, or other cool authors. I was there in March and missed seeing him, and will miss seeing him every time from now on. He always made me laugh. My heart goes out to you all.
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Robert Flaherty
May 8, 2024
Dear Anna, Cari, and Liz: It's impossible to forget childhood friends and memories, especially of the Shers. I spent so much time with your family (including Lady and your one-time horse your dad stabled in the garage) at 43 Monroe and the lake house (where we all learned to play Milles Bornes). Your parents were always very nice to me. Jono and I hung out a lot. We shared an interest in photography--taking and developing photos (he taught me about ASA ratings of film). He pursued so many different interests, moving from one to another, it was hard to keep up. He was always curious about everything. He was a good friend. Please be sure of my prayers for him and your family. Bob Flaherty
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