Richard W. Sherman

Richard Wayne Sherman from Harvard, MA passed away on October 23, 2026. He was born in Chicago, IL to Jacquelyn “Jackie” and Henry “Hank” Sherman on June 1, 1949. Rich grew up in Elmhurst, IL where he attended school, graduated from Elmhurst College, and met Donna Gardner who he married on April 7, 1973.

Rich and Donna moved to Harvard, MA in 1978 where they raised their 3 daughters, Lauren, Amanda, and Lindsay. After Donna passed away in 2003, he met Carol Gardiner who remained his partner through the remainder of his life.

Rich had a successful career in medical device quality control and retired from Hologic in 2014. Rich enjoyed photography, astronomy, and fixing up his Ford Mustangs and MGs. He and Carol enjoyed traveling together and visited many U.S. National Parks, took several trips to Scotland to visit Carol’s family, and most recently visited Switzerland.

Rich is survived by his partner, Carol Gardiner and his daughters; Lauren Sherman, Amanda Sherman and her husband Chris Loring, and Lindsay Sherman and her husband Colin Knirk. He also leaves behind a brother, Dale Sherman, his nephew Andrew Sherman, and his niece Natalie Farley, as well as a brother-in-law, Robert Gardner.

A celebration of life will be held at the Cider Barn at Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, Harvard MA on Sunday, December 6th from 11am-2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard’s memory to the American Heart Association:

7272 Greenville Ave.,
Dallas, TX 75231
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