Berwick, NS
July 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Wellesley "Jim" Sherrard, 78, of Berwick, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at home.
Born in Kentville, he was one of three children of the late Wilbur and Clara (Taylor) Sherrard. Jim later became part of a larger blended family of 8 after his mother’s death when his father remarried Evelena Wood.
Jim met the love of his life, Elsie (Mailman) Parrish at a Legion dance. He loved dancing and from the first dance the two shared, they were inseparable. After more than 30 years together, Elsie sadly passed away in November of 2023. In their time together, they were very community minded. Jim was an honorary auxiliary member of the Waterville Fire Department where he and Elsie devoted a lot of their time. They raised thousands of dollars for many charities in the community with Children’s Wish Foundation (Make-A-Wish Canada) being very close to their heart. One of the ways he would raise money for charities was to hold weekly yard sales throughout the summer.
Jim loved going for drives to the shore where he would collect rocks with his granddaughter, Alicia. He enjoyed bird watching and camping, especially in provincial parks like Rissers and Graves Island. One of his favorites spots to go was anywhere near the ocean. Especially Cottage Cove and Turners Brook, where he and Elsie parked their camper.
He was a "jack of all trades" and there was nothing he couldn’t do. Whether he was building cabinets and renovating houses, or making something, anything out of sheet metal. Jim built a tin man statue as his mascot for his business Jim’s sheet metal in his earlier years. He was later known as the tin man to many. In his earlier years, he had a great appreciation for antique vehicles and even building two antique cars, including a ‘46 Ford, from the ground up.
His passion for woodworking resulted in many things. You could often find him in his workshop building bird houses and picnic tables.
Jim was a well-known man who was appreciated and loved and was eager to help in any situation. He will be deeply missed by all.
He is survived by his children, Robin Sherrard, Spruce Grove, AB, Joe (Michelle) Parrish, Woodville, Pam (Jason) McDow, Lakeville; Tammie (Corey) Smith, Berwick; sister, Beryl Sherrard-Naugler (Wayne Naugler), Camperdown; brothers, Rick (Kathy) Sherrard, Kentville, Jamie Nicholson (Dawn), Kingston, Mark (Sudarat) Sherrard, Halifax and Franklin (Phoebe) Sherrard, Kitchner; grandchildren, Jamie, Owen, Cassandra (James) Milsom, Kyle Parrish, Alicia (Kaelen) Parrish, Michaela McDow, Brooklyn McDow, Tristan-Danielle "Tris" Carty (William Young), Richard England, great-grandchildren, Daxson, Phoenix, Scarlett, Briar; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, and his partner, Elsie, Jim was predeceased by daughter, Rosalyn; sister, Janice Sherrard and brother, John Sherrard.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service as Jim requested.
Special thank you to the Palliative Continuing Care Team, VON and Red Cross. As well as his special friends and family who made his stay at home possible. It meant a great deal to Jim to stay home, and they made it happen.
Donations in memory may be made to the Waterville Fire Department or the Make-A-Wish Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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