John F. Sherwood Sr.

John F. Sherwood Sr. died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born December 29, 1942 in Detroit, MI. to Eleanor and Raymond Sherwood. He attended Precious Blood Elementary and Visitation High School and graduated in 1960. He attended Michigan State University.

In 1964, John married the love of his life, Brigid. They were happily in love for 51 years. John frequently reminded Brigid she was the luckiest woman alive to have him as her husband.

John worked for 30 years at Chrysler’s McGraw Glass Plant. After retiring, he and Brigid became owners of two GNC stores for 14 successful years. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, golfing and was a prolific reader. He will be remembered and missed for his wit, jokes and sarcasm.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Eleanor, sister, Norma Fernandez, brother Robert, and many cherished brothers-in-law.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Brigid, daughter Lynn Denney, sons John (Michael), Raymond (Lisa), grandchildren Grace, Milena, Aedan, Delaney, brother James, sister Pamela Schumaker (Mark), stepmother Betty Nummer, stepsisters Kathy Gair (Robert), Patty Proloux, Susie Faria, and stepbrother William Binder and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Williamston chapel, 205 E. Middle St., on Sunday June 26, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, with the rosary prayed at 7:30pm. We will celebrate John’s funeral mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Williamston, 157 High St., Monday June 27, at 1:00pm. Rev. Peter J. Clark with be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing, 3186 Pine Tree Rd, Lansing, MI 48911, Capuchin Soup Kitchens, 1620 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48211, or the Gary Sinise Foundation, PO Box 50008, Studio City, CA 91614-5001.

Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston, MI.