Sherrie Plant
1928-2020
PLANT, Sherrie J.
1928 –
2020
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Thursday
November 26, 2020. Loving and cherished wife of the late H. James
Plant (2018). Loving mom to her children and their spouses, Paul and
Sandra Herriot, Robb and Lisa Herriot, grandmother to Maya and Ella
Jean Herriot. Stepdaughters Marilyn (Andrew Burans), Barbara (Graham
Clarke) and Shirley (Charles Titley), step grandchildren Christopher
Burans (Lori), Jamie Burans (Stephanie), Shawn Clarke (Karol Anne
Canuel), Stephanie Clarke (Jeff Sevenson), step great-grandchildren
Brayden, Blakely and Noah Burans.
Predeceased by her parents, and sisters Peggy Hickingbottom
and Janet Sullivan.
Born in Nottingham, England, Sherrie was an active member in
the junior fire brigade during world war II and went on to contribute
to the Nottingham Evening Post as a Junior News reporter. Her grace,
beauty and athleticism were exemplified during her years as a
Professional figure skater touring Great Britain and Europe. It was in
the rink that she met her first husband, James (Jim) Herriot, a
professional hockey player from Winnipeg, playing in England. After
their marriage in Nottingham, they moved to Canada in the
1950’s settling in Burlington, Ontario. She continued to
share her passion and love of figure skating by teaching and coaching
both in Burlington and Guelph. It was in Burlington that she raised
her family and became an active member of the community. As a member
of the Roseland Club in Burlington she pursued her love of tennis. In
1979 she married James (Jim) Plant and lived in Ottawa for many years.
Together, they enjoyed frequent travel and visited many places both in
and outside Canada, while wintering in Florida. Sherrie was
an active member of the Royal Ottawa Club and played golf up until a
few years ago. She pursued many causes and associations
including The May Court Club of Ottawa, the Red Hat Society, Animal
Aid and PETA. She was influential in advocating for animal rights and
to banish animal testing. Through her advocacy and determined
correspondence she contributed to changing the way pharmaceutical
companies treated animals for testing purposes. Sherrie had a
beautiful voice and sang songs to entertain and engage those around
her, often improving upon the original lyrics much to the delight of
listeners. In late 2018, Sherrie relocated to Guelph to be closer to
her children and sister. The last few years she spent her time
enjoying beautiful walks, country drives and faithfully watching
Lawrence Welk every Sunday. Throughout Sherrie’s long life
she advocated to be the change you want to see in this world. She will
be greatly missed by all that knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to
current restrictions. An update will be provided through
the funeral home website. If desired, memorial contributions
to the Hospice Wellington Guelph would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST
CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi
Street, Guelph, ON N1E 4J3 (519-824-0031).
We invite you to leave your memories and
donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
19282020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Sherrie Plant 19282020..
Décès pour la Ville:Guelph, Province: Ontario