Marion SHERMAN

Marion Henrietta Sherman (nee Harding) peacefully passed away at Norfolk General Hospital in Simcoe on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 94. She was the cherished wife of Charles Sherman Sr. (1986), and the devoted mother of Cheryl-Ann Robinson (late Mark – 2019), Darlene Sherman, and the late Chuck Sherman (2023). Marion adored her role as a grandmother and great-grandmother, and she leaves behind a loving legacy with Melanie Covey (Jason) and their children Carter and Caliann, as well as Jared Robinson (Savannah) and their daughter Josie Ella Jean. Marion is also survived by her dear brother Jim Harding (Dorothy) and her special nieces and nephews, including Rick Harding (Deb), Ruthanne Ross (Dominic), and Rob Harding (Brenda). She was predeceased by her brother Ray Harding (2003). Marion will be remembered for her passion for singing, baking, and spending time with friends. She was famous for her delicious date filled cookies, which she proudly contributed to the annual Vittoria Spaghetti Auction. A public memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at St. Andrew’s United Church in Vittoria at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. David Love officiating. Following the service, a private family interment will take place at Port Dover Cemetery. The Jason Smith Funeral Chapel in Simcoe is honored to handle the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Marion’s memory to the Vittoria & District Foundation or the Who Did It Club. Personal condolences can be shared online at http://www.smithfuneralchapel.com or by calling (519) 426-0199.

Marion Henrietta Sherman (nee Harding), aged 93, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family at Norfolk General Hospital in Simcoe. She was a beloved wife to the late Charles Sherman Sr. (1986) and a loving mother to Cheryl-Ann Robinson (late Mark – 2019), Darlene Sherman, and the late Chuck Sherman (2023). Marion will always hold a special place in the hearts of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Melanie Covey (Jason), along with their children Carter and Caliann, as well as Jared Robinson (Savannah) and their daughter Josie Ella Jean. Together with her brother Jim Harding (Dorothy), Marion shared a deep bond. Her nieces and nephews, including Rick Harding (Deb), Ruthanne Ross (Dominic), and Rob Harding (Brenda), looked up to her and were blessed to have her as their aunt. The passing of her brother Ray Harding in 2003 was a great loss for Marion. She will be forever remembered for her hobbies of singing, baking, and spending quality time with her friends. Her specialty was her famous date filled cookies, which she delighted in contributing to the Vittoria Spaghetti Auction each year. The public is invited to join in a memorial service on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at St. Andrew’s United Church in Vittoria, commencing at 11:00 a.m. Reverend David Love will officiate the service. Following this, a private family burial will take place at Port Dover Cemetery. To honor Marion’s memory, the family kindly suggests donations be made to either the Vittoria & District Foundation or the Who Did It Club. Personal condolences can be expressed on the funeral home’s website, http://www.smithfuneralchapel.com, or by contacting (519) 426-0199.

Marion Henrietta Sherman (nee Harding) passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family at Norfolk General Hospital in Simcoe. Beloved wife of the late Charles Sherman Sr. (1986), Marion was a devoted mother to her children: Cheryl-Ann Robinson (late Mark – 2019), Darlene Sherman, and the late Chuck Sherman (2023). Her presence will continue to be felt through the memories shared by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Melanie Covey (Jason), along with their children Carter and Caliann, and Jared Robinson (Savannah), and their daughter Josie Ella Jean. Marion’s dear brother, Jim Harding (Dorothy), will always hold a special place in her heart. Her nieces and nephews, including Rick Harding (Deb), Ruthanne Ross (Dominic), and Rob Harding (Brenda), were blessed to have Marion as their special aunt. Marion’s family remembers her love for singing, baking, and spending quality time with her friends. She gained recognition as the “Queen of date filled cookies” which she proudly contributed to the Vittoria Spaghetti Auction every year. A public memorial service, officiated by Rev. David Love, will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church in Vittoria on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The family will then hold a private interment ceremony at Port Dover Cemetery. The Jason Smith Funeral Chapel in Simcoe has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Marion’s family kindly suggests donations be made in her memory to the Vittoria & District Foundation or the Who Did It Club. Personal messages of condolence can be shared online at http://www.smithfuneralchapel.com, or by contacting (519) 426-0199.