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James Wellesley «Jim» Sherrard
1945-2024

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. Online condolences and
inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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