QUEENSBURY- Sherman Emrys Parrott Sr., 84, of Ridge Road,
formerly of Catherine St. Hudson Falls, passed away with his family by his side
on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on May 10, 1938, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late
Ara (Parry) Beckwith and Orvis “Joe” Parrott.
Sherm graduated from Whitehall High School, attended Auburn
University in Alabama, and graduated from Adirondack Community College.
Following high school, Sherm enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country. “Once a Marine, Always a
Marine”
On February 9, 1964, he married Carol Sullivan at St. Mary’s
Church in Glens Falls. They were married 58 wonderful years before his passing.
Sherm was the proud owner of Queensbury Motors in Queensbury,
where the employees were like family. He later worked at Della Auto Group until
his retirement.
Sherm always enjoyed reading, fishing, boating, NY Giants
football, and a big bowl of Stewart’s ice cream. Once he finally retired after
51 years, Sherm spent much of his time tending to his garden and more time with
his family and his best bud, Sparky.
He was very involved in his community, donating his time as
Past President of Hudson Falls Kiwanis Club, The Hudson Falls Chamber of
Commerce, Phoenix Lodge #96, F&A.M, Royal Arch Masons, Calvary Commandery
Knights Templar, Oriental Shrine, Hudson Falls Board of Education, and the
Glens Falls Country Club.
Besides his parents, Sherm was predeceased by his
grandparents, Emrys and Elizabeth Parry. He was also predeceased by his sister,
Karen Beckwith, sisters-in-law, Judy Dockum and Linda Beckwith, and step
father, Frank Beckwith.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Carol A.
Parrott of Queensbury; his children, Sherman Parrott Jr. (Patricia) of Wilmington,
MA, Sharon Varney (Mike) of Queensbury, Shelly Boucher (James) of Gansevoort,
Janice Casey (David) of Queensbury, and Julie Maynard (Mark) of Queensbury; his
nine grandchildren, Mike Varney Jr. (Staci), Matt Varney(Morgan), Cassie Schrammel
(Tyler), Kelsey Boucher, Emily Boucher, Jason Boucher, Steven Parrott, Caitlin Parrott,
and Emma Maynard; first great grandson, Hudson Varney; his twin brother Ray
Parrott; his brother, James Beckwith; his sister Jean Mead (Donald), all of
Whitehall; his sisters Patty Sikes, Gwen Johnson, and Bonnie Allen, all of Florida;
his brother-in-law Peter Sullivan (Mary Ellen) of Plattsburgh; many nieces and
nephews; and his beloved dog, Sparky.
The family would also like to send a special thank you to Lynn
Keil, PA, Neighbors NY, Caregiver Support Initiative, Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, and
the compassionate staff on T3 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Friends may call on July 9from 12 to 2 pm at the
Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls, with a funeral service
immediately following the calling hours at 2pm.
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort
Edward.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be
made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY.
Pour a nice glass of Crown on the rocks, reach out to a friend
and share a memory or two.