Richard C. Sherman, 70
Dateline: Plainville, MA
Richard C. Sherman, 70, of Plainville formerly of Mansfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday January 5, 2010 at home. He was the beloved husband of Susan A. (Reinhardt) Sherman to whom he was wed on September 28, 1957.
Born in Boston, MA on March 2, 1939 he was a son of the late Frank and Alice (Bouchard) Sherman.
Dick grew up in Needham, was educated in Needham public schools and was a 1957 graduate of Needham High School. While in high school he excelled in sports and in his senior year was co-captain of the Needham High School football team. Following high school he continued his education by attending Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University.
Mr. Sherman was the retired owner of the Plainville Mobil Mart, a business he operated for 15 years before retiring in 2003. He was also the former president of S&S Courier Service in Norfolk and had also worked for Sylvania Electric in Fall River where he served as a plant manager.
A resident of Plainville for the past 2 years he had previously made his home in Mansfield for 34 years and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Mansfield.
Dick was a true sports enthusiast his whole life. He loved New England sports teams, the Red Sox and Patriots being his favorites and had a passion for the game of golf. He shared his love of baseball with children by serving as a little league coach.
Mr. Sherman was a role model to his children. He loved the many special times spent with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dick’s family will always remember with fondness the many wonderful family vacations in Florida and especially visits to Disney World.
In addition to his beloved wife Susan he is survived by his devoted children Kathleen S. Davis and her husband Maynar of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Mary A. Markopoulos and her husband George of Plainville, Mark E. Sherman and his wife Silvia of Westminster, Jeffrey M. Sherman of Plainville, Scott M. Sherman and his wife Julie of Plainville and the late Thomas R. Sherman who passed away on May 19, 2001. He was the brother of Frank Sherman of Mansfield, Evelyn Marley of Walpole, David Sherman of Bellingham, Diane Foley of Needham and Karen Driscoll of Centerville. He was the adoring grandfather of Matthew, Patrick, Amy, Christine, Sara, Adam, Megan, Austin, Wesley, Lillian, Erich and Emily. Mr. Sherman is also survived by his cherished 6 great grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog “Molly”.
His funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday January 9th at 8:00 A.M. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home 55 North Main St. Mansfield followed by a mass of Christian burial celebrated at 9:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mansfield.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday January 8th from 5-8 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Richard’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen Street Framingham, MA 01701.