KINGSBURY – Sherman Robert Stark “Sherm”, 85, of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13th surrounded by his family, including his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Eileen.
Born on September 6th, 1931, in Fort Edward, Sherm was the son of the late Clifford and Gladys (Holmes) Stark.
Sherm attended Hudson Falls High School where he met the love of his life, Eileen. They were married on March 15th, 1952 at St. Mary’s church in Hudson Falls. In 1950 he enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served his country aboard the USS Harry F. Bauer until 1954.
Sherm was employed by NIBCO in South Glens Falls as a Machine Shop Supervisor for 38 years, retiring in 1991.
One of Sherm’s greatest joys was loading his family in the Chevy Wagon with boat in tow, heading for a weekend at Lake St. Catherine in Vermont. Sherm was in his glory at the helm, speeding around the lake and water skiing. Sherm truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. For 20 years he could usually be found holding a baby. Sherm loved dogs and later in life was the best friend to all of his ‘granddogs’. Sherm was the ultimate handyman. He could fix anything. He was the final destination for all small engines, appliances, and cars that his family could not repair. Sherm was passionate about the Dallas Cowboys, especially his favorite player, Roger Staubach. He truly enjoyed sharing laughs with his great friends at Humbuggs, Reflections, The Rock, and Adirondack Seafood.
Sherm was predeceased by two precious babies, daughter, Sherry Lee Stark, and granddaughter, Nicole Ashley Stark. He is also predeceased by sisters, Betty Jane, Genevieve, Janet, Evelyn and brothers, Thomas and Vernon.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen; his sisters, Ramona Britt and twin Shirley Campney; daughters, Brenda Stark (Gerry Trudell) of Gansevoort, Sharon Whalley (Kris) of Queensbury; sons, Clifford (Cindy) and Steven (April) both of South Glens Falls. He truly loved his grandchildren; Jennifer and Christopher (Kim) Comisky, Benjamin Trudell, Matthew, Daniel, Ashley, Nicholas, and Alexander Stark, Mallory and Gabriel Stark; and his three great grandchildren, Abigail, Avery, and Charlotte Comisky; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service for Sherm will immediately follow calling hours at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors at Union Cemetery will take place in the spring.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
