Bridgewater- Donald G. Sherman died Wednesday November 5th after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. (McCarthy) Sherman.
Born and raised in Brockton he was the son of the late Edward and Marjorie (Grant) Sherman, and a graduate of Brockton High.
He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1958-1961. He then transferred to the United States Naval Reserve and served from the Naval Air Base in South Weymouth for 20 years.
He was an active resident of East Bridgewater for 34 years before his move to Bridgewater 11 years ago where he was a committee member on the Council of Aging there. He was a member of the Masons with the Satucket Lodge of East Bridgewater, and for the last three years an active member of the All Saints Church of Whitman.
Donald was a proud and dedicated member of the East Bridgewater Fire Department for twenty-seven years, and retired having achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He was a founding member of the East Bridgewater Professional Firefighter Assoc. Local 2768. He was a member of the IAFF and was a certified EMT in Massachusetts for 25 years.
He enjoyed traveling and camping in his motor home, but his greatest joy came from the time spent with his wife and family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Kathleen M. Sherman of CA, Donna L. Cuevas of FL, William G. Sherman of CA, and Donald G. Sherman, Jr. of NY, his sisters Kathy Spellman of Weston, Susan Mantalos of Bridgewater, Janice Blades of Rockland, Linda Sherman of Quincy, and Karen Brides and Cheryl Nelson both of FL. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Bryan and Justine Cuevas, Crystal Salazar and Cody Bergeron, his great granddaughter Elayna Lovenbury, and several nieces and nephews.
His services will be held Monday November 10th at 11 AM in the All Saints Episcopal Church, 44 Park Ave, Whitman. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Visiting hours will be held Sunday November 9th from 4-8 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society 1115 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301