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Peacefully at the Hope Street Terrace on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, Doris Sherwin (nee Harris) at 101 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Earl Sherwin. Dear mother of Beverley Birney (the late Bill), the late Bruce Sherwin (The late Connie), the late Larry Sherwin, Lyle Sherwin (Lynn), the late Dianne Nelson (Marvin), Kevin Fitchet (Dianne), and Danny Fitchet (Terri). Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings, Elmer Harris (the late Joan), and Glenn Harris. Cremation with a Memorial Service to be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Monday, May 8th, at 12 noon. Visitation to be held at the Funeral Home on Monday for 1 hour prior to the service, from 11 am until 12 noon. Reception to follow. A family interment will take place at Bethesda North Cemetery following the reception. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Harwood Hall.
Very nice woman, along with her husband Earl whom I met in 2012 after leaving flowers at the burial markers of my family in Harwood. Their grand daughter Jennifer directed me to say hello at their home because Earl used to be the Cemetery keeper. Doris was the only woman whom I ever met, who remembered and knew my great Aunt Janet, who was born in Harwood in the 1880s. Janet Hunter- Deihlman. I felt so blessed to meet this fine nice couple who knew my Hunter family... who called Harwood home from 1856 to 1919. They then visited Harwood from Detroit, where they had moved. My grandfather grew up at what was once called "Hunters Point" on Rice Lake and learned Native American archery from the Mississauga Tribe, to make his own bows and arrows. I still wear the 115 year old buckskin jacket they made him. All my families original elder immigrants are buried in this same cemetery. They used to later live on Robdon Road. Thanks for the kind visit Doris, rest in peace. Harwood will always be very important to my family.
Sending our condolences to the family Doris and Earl were very dear neighbours to us for the short time we lived beside them (1986-88). They were a Grandma & Grandpa to our wee girls and good friends to us. We have many special memories for the short time we knew them n lived there R IP. dear Lady.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
Our sincere condolences to all of the Sherwin Family. Doris was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.
To the Sherwin family, Dianne and I started Grade 1 together and we spent a lot of time with each other. Ivan and I would often pick Dianne up on a Friday or Saturday night and we were never sure if we would get out of the house without a couple of hands of cards. We have many fond memories of the time spent around the kitchen table visiting. We thought the world of your mother and your father; such kind people. Regards, Mary and Ivan Elder
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
On behalf of all the Shearer family from Harwood, our deepest condolences.
My sincere condolences to the family. Aunt Doris was always such a beautiful, caring lady with a heart of gold. It was always a pleasure to see her
My sincere sympathies to all of my aunt Doris's family. She was such a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed my chats with her. She was such a smart and gifted lady. She will certainly be missed and thought of often.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to all of the family.❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Plainville United Church
Lyle & Lynn….our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Take care, Paul & Vicki
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Our sincere condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear about Aunt Doris passing. Last of Aunts and Uncles on Sherwin side.
Lyle and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. Certainly a life well lived! May your memories keep her close to you and help through this difficult time.
Evor and I extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Sherwin's family. I always enjoyed chatting with Mrs. Sherwin as she shared family histories with me. We hope the memories you have will help you during this sad time. Evor and Brenda Leonard.
My sincere condolences to all the family. Both of your parents were so helpful to me when I taught in the Jr. room, Harwood. May your memories of the happy times you shared with your Mother, Dad and family help you at this sad time. Rest in peace, Doris
Our sincerest of condolences to the Sherwin family. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss.
My condolences to all the family She was a pillar of Harwood & will be greatly missed Nancy Houston
My deepest sympathy to all the family. We used to have a lot of happy visits with your mom and dad
Bev, Lyle, Lynn and all of the Sherwin family. Doris was a wonderful part of the Harwood community, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Sharon & Ted Broadworth.
Condolences to the Sherwin family in the loss of your Mother. she was a lovely lady.Marlene Thompson,,Doreen May & Hayden Ferguson.
Thinking of the family at this time.So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of your Mothers Passing
Condolences to the Sherwin family on the loss or Mrs. Sherwin; a dedicated community volunteer.
Condolences to all of the Sherwin Family. Doris will always be remembered for her knowledge of the Harwood area and all who lived near her community. Thinking of all her extended family at this time. Bill, Colleen and Brian
Very sorry on the Sherwin family loss. We are thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. Such a great Harwood lady, she will be very missed.
Wow 101 How many great memories of Doris and Earl always the first in line whenever anyone needed help Two of the nicest people you could ever meet.
My sympathy to the family of Doris. I remember the many days when she and Earl had their cottage at Rice Lake next to the Morris family.
Sorry to hear about Doris . Our parents were friends for many years.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Harwood Hall
So sorry to hear of Doris's passing. One of the true pillars of the original Harwood community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Earl and Doris's family. Cam and Betty Hogg .
doris was a well loved community person. harwood will never be th same without her
Sincere condolences to the Sherwin families, our thoughts are with you all.
Lyle and family, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman. Condolences to all.
Lyle & Lynn, so sorry to hear of your Mom. She had a wonderful, full life & left a lot of beautiful memories, I'm sure. Dave & Cathy Edwards
Sincere condolences to the Sherwin family. My thoughts are with you all, during this difficult time.
Sending our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom. Thoughts & prayers are with you. Eric & Carol Buttar
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom our prayers and thoughts are with you all xoxo
Bev Lyle and families So sorry to hear about your Mom.She was one great lady .We both spent alot of time with the Sherwin kids.Treasure all of the great memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!?
Deepest sympathy to all the Sherwin family. Doris will be remembered for her many years of volunteerism to the Community of Harwood.
Sending sincere sympathy to the Sherwin family in your loss of Doris . Condolences to all of you .
Sending our condolences to the Sherwin family Lyn and Bill
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to the family.
Condolences to Lyle,Lynn,Beverly and families.
To Doris’ family? We are so sorry to hear about her passing. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts are with you all! Sincerely, Tom & Carol Ann