PALERMO – Ronald “Ronnie” Howard Sherman, 74, passed away July 26, 2016 at home where he loved to be, especially recently with all the new baby deer looking in the living room windows.
He was born Oct. 30, 1941 in Waterville, the son of Howard Wales and Virgeline Lucille Sherman.
Ronnie loved all things hunting and fishing. He instilled a love for both in his son and his grandchildren. Visiting the deer farm, helping his son, Kirk, with the chores, and feeding the deer apples, were among his favorite things. He coached Little League and softball when his children were young. He was very proud of his family and always did what he could to help his children.
He was a volunteer fire fighter with the North Vassalboro Fire Department and worked for Cianbro at a young age. He retired from Hutamaki after 33 years as a South end panel operator with local 449. That is where he met his lifelong friend, Leo Beaulieu. They spent many hours together fishing, hunting, and four wheeling.
Ronnie is survived by 2 daughters, Kim Young and husband Jeff of Albion, Karen Parisien and fiancé Joseph “J.B.” Lewis of China; one son, Kirk Sherman and wife Judy of China; grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Amy, Jesse, Kayla, Corbin, Brianna, Josh, Brittany, Harvey, Kiki, and Kali; great grandchildren, Katie, Lucas, Sawyer, Parker, Madyson, Zayne, and Colt; sister, Cynthia French of China; niece, Keeley French; nephew, Herbert French; great niece, Breama French.
He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Virgeline Sherman; and the love of his life, wife, Jane Sherman. They were married for 52 years and life wasn’t the same for him after she passed on December 27, 2014. They are together again.
Their wishes were to be buried together. A graveside service for both Jane and Ronnie will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at 1 PM at the Village Cemetery in Vassalboro with Dennis Keller, family friend, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing, may make donations in memory of Ronald, Jane, and their beloved cats, Smokey and Tiger to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Connor Animal Shelter, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330.
Many thanks to Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, for the compassion and care shown both Jane and Ronnie.
