George A. Sherwood, 86, of Northford passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to the late Josephine Palmer Sherwood. George was born in Old Saybrook on June 17, 1930; son of the late Arthur and Hazel Hager Sherwood; served his country faithfully in the US Navy during the Korean war; worked as an Inventory Control Manager in manufacturing for many years until his retirement and enjoyed woodworking. Father of Susan (Brian) Lane, Georgette (Richard) Pecoraro and Rose (Neal) Breen. Grandfather of Matthew (Lauren) Lane, Jeffrey Lane, Allison, Emily, Erin and Kristen Breen. Step-Grandfather of Joe Pecoraro. Predeceased by a sister, Doris Moriarty.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica Church at 11:00 am. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.
My dearest and longest friend, Sue – How welcome I always was in your home! There was no door knocking just walk in and say hi to ma and dad Sherwood. So many years of great memories. Your dad will be missed by many but he has found a new home back with your mom. My love and deepest sympathy to you, Gigi, Rose, and your extended family. God Bless, Patty
So very sorry…May god be with you….
I’ll never forget your parents and the time I spent with your family that summer. I always looked forward to their trips to CA and loved seeing them together. Such a wonderful couple and both with a great sense of humor too! I’ve been wanting to visit for quite some time and hoped to see them both before they passed, but I know we’ll all be together again someday. Sending lots of love and prayers to your family!
May the dear Lord give you peace in knowing that your dad has now found peace with Him forever.
With love, Steph and John
He was such a sweet man. Thinking of all your family during this sad time.
Over the last 6 years, I had the privilege of sitting next to Grandpa George. I do wish I had known him before his disease had progressed. I am sure he had many more stories, and I would have enjoyed them all. As it was, he only had a few stories left, but I never grew tired of hearing them. I don’t know if he really knew who I was, but that made it even more endearing to see his face light up when he spoke about HIS family. For those brief moments, it was as if the pride he felt for his daughters, and the exuberance with which he told me about his amazing grandkids (his words), smashed through his Alzheimer’s like a wrecking ball through tissue paper. Through that love, pride and family, I got to see the George they knew all their lives. And no matter how many times he told those stories, I am very grateful for every moment I got to spend with good ol’ George Sherwood.