Death Notices

SHERMAN, Marion Henrietta (nee Harding) – surround by her loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Friday, September 29th, 2023 in her 94th year.  Beloved wife of the late Charles Sherman Sr. (1986).  Loving mother of Cheryl-Ann Robinson (late Mark - 2019), Darlene Sherman and the late Chuck Sherman (2023).  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Melanie Covey (Jason), children Carter & Caliann and Jared Robinson (Savannah), their daughter Josie Ella Jean.  Dear sister to Jim Harding (Dorothy).  Special aunt to Rick Harding (Deb), Ruthanne Ross (Dominic) and Rob Harding (Brenda).  Predeceased by her parents Rose (nee Cooper) & Richard Harding and by her brother Ray Harding (2003).  Marion is survived by her special friends Helen Columbus and Virginia Drayson.  Marion loved to bake, sing and visit with friend.  She was a member of St. Andrew’s church choir for over 20 years, a member of the Vittoria & District Foundation and was known as the “Queen of date filled cookies” which she put in the Vittoria Spaghetti Auction every year.  A public memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Vittoria on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Love officiating.  A private family interment will follow at Port Dover Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North, Simcoe.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate in memory of Marion are asked to consider the Vittoria & District Foundation or the Who Did It Club.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199