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Irene C. Sherman

July 31st, 1925 - January 13th, 2025

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It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene C. Sherman on January 13, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on July 31, 1925, in Palmer, she graced the world with her presence for nearly a century.

Irene was a life-long resident of Palmer, having spent her formative years in Bondsville. Her enduring connection to her community was exemplified through her steadfast dedication to the Second Congregational Church, where she was an esteemed member as evidence for her love of music in the church choir.  She had a strong Christian faith that guided her throughout her life.

So proud of her Polish heritage, and a woman of varied interests, Irene found joy in the beauty of nature. She was passionate about travel and hiking, explorations that fed her curious soul and adventurous heart. Her love for bicycling as a prominent member of the Cyclonauts Bicycle Club, where she shared countless rides and stories with fellow cycling enthusiasts and most especially her late husband, Ken. Her artistic spirit shone through in her love for flowers and Therum stencil painting, infusing color and life into everything she touched.  

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Agnes Starsiak, her beloved husband Kenneth C. Sherman, her siblings Bernice Killian, Caroline Motyka, Stephanie Weneczek, Emelia Ligus, and Michael Starsiak, her granddaughter Connie Sherman, and her son Kenneth II Sherman. She leaves behind a legacy cherished by her daughter, Christina Sherman, her sons Kevin Sherman and his wife Julie, and Michael Sherman. Her grandchildren—Melody Nunn, Dustin Sherman, Olivia Mabrey, and Jamie Sherman—continue to carry her legacy forward.  

A visitation will be held, Saturday, January 18 at Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., beginning at 10 a.m., with a service to follow at 11 a.m. on the same day. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her memory to the church.

Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Beers and Story - Palmer

Beers and Story - Palmer

Beers and Story has proudly served our Western Mass community since the early 1900s, when Bert Beers first opened our doors for funerals in Palmer, Massachusetts. Now, three generations later, we continue to help families navigate grief and plan funerals and cremation services. Our Palmer staff have taken great care to provide professional, compassionate care to every person who walks through our doors....

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