Armand John Sherrard

Calais – A. John Sherrard, 81, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center in Calais. John was born in Charlotte on July 15, 1929, one of eight children to Harry and Alfretta (Crompton) Sherrard. He started driving oil trucks for Dead River Co. and eventually worked his way up to service manager. At the time of his retirement in October of 1991, John was employed the longest of any employee for Dead River Co. with 43 years of service. John was a Master Plumber, Master Electrician and a self taught carpenter. He was proud to be a born again Christian and was a former member of the men’s group at the Calais United Methodist Church. John was a former member of the Lion’s Club, Knights of Pythias, and the St. Croix Bowling Club. He enjoyed building homes and camps, woodworking and fishing. Surviving are his loving wife Betty (Leeman) Sherrard, whom he married in Pembroke on September 19, 1948; four children, John M. Sherrard and his wife Sandra of Calais, Suzanne Reynolds and her husband Herbert of Etna, Jeff Sherrard and his wife Doreen of Arizona, and Maria Tickle and her husband Andrew of Calais; one brother Stan Sherrard of Charlotte; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his two faithful canine companions, Minnie and Snuggles.