Richard W. Sherman

Richard W. Sherman was born October 25, 1918 in Westerly, R.I.. He was the son of Willet Ward Sherman and Ada (Barnett) Sherman. He died at the age of 96 on April 11, 2015, at home, with his daughter by his side, all made possible by Halifax Hospice Care.
Richard was a World War II Veteran. He achieved a Good Conduct Metal, Victory Ribbon and American Theater Ribbon and was honorably discharged from the Army on June 12, 1946 and was very proud of serving his Country. In the army he also worked on Hamilton Standard Propeller's. Richard Volunteered at the Dunn's Corners Fire Department and became a Bank Teller at Washington Trust Company in Westerly where he met his wife, Marion Scott. They said it was love at first site and married in 1949 and remained married for 44 years. Richard later became employed at General Dynamics Corporation, where the first nuclear submarine was manufactured. He worked there as a data purchasing agent where he retired at the age of 62 and then traveled across country with his wife and their dog, Bambi. He lost his wife in 1993 and moved to Florida in 1999. He enjoyed reading and listening to the Big Band Era. He also had a love for cars and in his earlier days he enjoyed riding his Bonneville Chief Indian Motorcycle. He leaves behind a daughter, Robin Stokes and grandson, Noah Stokes, son-in-law, Brun Hudson from Fla. and son, Dr. Lloyd Sherman, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Sherman, and granddaughter, McKenna Sherman from Calif.. He will be eternally loved and deeply missed.
He will be cremated by Neptune Cremation Society and laid to rest at The Riverbend Cemetery in Westerly, R.I. Donations to Halifax Hospice of Volusia County, Fla., would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.