Sherman K. Quimby , 80, of Plains Road, Monroe, N.H., died on
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, peacefully with his family by his side.
He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., July 12, 1928, the son of Owen
H. and Della (Kay) Quimby. Mr. Quimby graduated from St.
Johnsbury Trade School and served with the U. S. Marine Corps
from Aug. 28, 1946, to July 19, 1948. He worked as a mechanic
for New England Power at the Comerford Station, Barnet, Vt.,
until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Monroe
Men's Club and Monroe Community Church. Sherman was an
avid outdoorsmen, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and had
a passion for picking berries. He also enjoyed riding his scooter.
During the winter months, he enjoyed going to area high school
basketball games. He also enjoyed woodworking and building his
own home. He was particularly fond of his grandchildren and
great grandchildren and spoke with them regularly to keep up to
date with their lives. He was predeceased by a son, Michael
Quimby on July 22, 1996; a sister, Mary Lasnier; and a brother,
Richard Quimby. Survivors include a daughter, Linda White and
husband Gary of Monroe, N.H.; a son, Timothy Quimby and wife
Sandy of Barnet; five grandchildren, Christine White, Michelle
White, Jennifer Quimby and fiancé Stacey, Beth Cutter and
husband Jody and Nicholas Quimby; two great-granddaughters
and four great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews and
cousin Bernice Quimby. A calling hour will be on Friday, July 25,
from 1 to 2 p.m., with the funeral service following at 2 p.m., at the
Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with Rev.
Donald Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center
North, Attn: Lory Grimes, RN, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT, 05819.
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