Obituary of Marie Sherwood

SHERWOOD Marie (Scheepsma) Whirt, Age 89 of Middle Road Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday March 29, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on July 23, 1923 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late John and Anita Kinsley Scheepsma. She was pre-deceased by her first husband William Whirt , her second husband Kenneth Sherwood , and her grandson Dale Crout. Mrs. Sherwood worked for F. M. Howell in Elmira, NY. Marie was a loving mother , grandmother , and friend to all . She treasured the time she spent with her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters: Sandy (Harry) VanHorn of Watkins Glen; Anita (Mike) Hesser of Horseheads; Joanne Ripley (Butch Lindsey) with whom she resided; grandchildren: Bruce (Lisa) Pastrick; Brenda Crout; Amy (Andy) Monroe; Tami (Tom) Mallare; great grandchildren: Hannah and William Pastrick; Kendale Crout; Winifred Monroe; Devin VanOstrand; Tyler Robinson; Sadie-Ann West; Emiliano and Emma Mallare and soon to be born Marie's first great-great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Monday April 1 , 2013 from 1-3 PM . Marie's Funeral Services will be conducted at the conclusion of calling hours. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. A dinner for family and friends will be held at The Horseheads American Legion 71 Old Ithaca Road Horseheads , NY following Marie's Funeral Services. The Family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Marie through memorials to Care First (Southern Tier Hospice ) 11751 East Corning Road Corning , NY 14830 , The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA 2435 State Route 352 , Elmira , NY 14903 or The Horseheads Animal Shelter 150 Wygant Road Horseheads , NY 14845.