Porter Corners, NY - Kenneth P. Sherman, 86, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 29, 2012.
Born March 17, 1925, in Corinth, he was the son of the late Major and Dora Perry Sherman. Ken was a lifelong area resident and worked in maintenance for International Paper Co. in Corinth for 44 years. After retirement, he operated a small engine repair shop out of his home. He served in the Navy as a door gunner during World War II. Ken was a devoted husband, father grandfather and great-grandfather. He was very proud of his children and loved all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ken enjoyed cooking, gardening and was a gifted woodworker.
In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly J. McKnight and his brother, Frank S. (Gladys)Sherman.
Survivors include his children, Rev. Deborah ( Michael )Estey, Dale (Tammy)Sherman, Dawn (Bill)Baker, Denise Baker, Douglas (Geri) Sherman and Darlene (Stephen) Singer; three step-children, Donna O’Donnell, Diane Quigley and Robert Wadsley Jr.; brother, Major Sherman; a niece and three nephews, 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, February 3, 2012, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373. Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
