South Yarmouth:  Ethel Jean (MacNeil) Sherman, a resident of South Yarmouth, died on July 1, 2015 at the age of 79.  She was the beloved wife of David G. Sherman and mother of Cynthia Jean Funk of Stephens City, VA, Douglas D. Sherman, and his wife, Laura, of Yarmouthport and Glenn R. Sherman, and his wife, Lisa, of Harwich.
 
Ethel was born in Weymouth, MA where she grew up and attended schools.
For over 35 years she worked at several family businesses, including Sherman Plumbing, Inc. and Sherman’s Bath Boutique in South Yarmouth.  She was a member of Matakese Chapter No. 158, Order of the Eastern Star in South Yarmouth; an organizer and active member and Past President of Harwich-Dennis Women of Rotary; an active member for many years of PHCC Auxilliary (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors)(Massachusetts Chapter) and a member of South Yarmouth United Methodist Church.
 
For many years Ethel worked with her dear friend, Gayle Horne, at the First Baptist Church of Hyannis Thrift Shop.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, going out to dinner and spending time with family and friends.
 
Years ago she enjoyed flying extensively with her husband in his airplanes and even took flying lessons to make sure she could land the plane if necessary. A pint sized woman, she was well known by everyone as a spitfire. She made everyone she knew feel special and feel that they had a special connection with her.

She will also be dearly missed by; her grandchildren, Michael A. Diaz, Thomas S. Diaz, Christina J. Timbers, Emilie F. Sherman, David G. Sherman, Troy F. Sherman and Garrett R. Sherman; her brothers, Alan MacNeil and George MacNeil and his wife, Jean,  sister-in-law, Margaret Ericson, and her best friends, Ginny Greene and Gayle Horne, both of Yarmouth.
 
She was predeceased by her siblings, Robert MacNeil (and Mildred), Dorothy Hardman (and George), Russell MacNeil, Richard MacNeil (and Shirley), Kenneth MacNeil (and Helen). 
 
Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M..  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the South Yarmouth United Methodist Church, Old Main St., South Yarmouth, MA.  Burial in Chandler Gray Cemetery, off  Higgins Crowell Rd., West Yarmouth, MA.
 
For online condolences and guestbook please visit www.hallettfuneralhome.com
 
 
 
 
                                 
 

So sorry for your loss lisa & glen but she had a wonderful full life & enjoyed her friends & family to the fullest. Now she can be with her friends & family in Heaven.

To Glen,Lisa & family... Ehel really had aaaaaaaaa full & wonderful life. Now she is enjoying peace & happiness with the Lord. To glen, liza, & family... Ethel certainly had a full and wonderful life. Now she is in a wonderful place and at peace.

Dear Lisa, Glenn and family, My heart and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. May you continue to share great memories and find peace. Roberta Tambascia

Our deepest sympathy to the Sherman Family.

Ethel was the sweetest and kindest person ever. I am going to miss her smile and humor. She was one of a kind and will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family. With love, Sandy

Ethel has provided memories to the Family, and Friends, that live forever. She was a very nice lady.. she will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to the Family. Rick Todd and Family.

A beloved friend. My life will not be the same without her. Everyone should be so blessed to have a friend like her. We loved sharing our two grandsons. My love to Dave, Cynthia, Doug and Laura and Glenn and Lisa. Het 7 grandchildren have lost a great friend.

The day my wife and I met Ethel she opened her arms to us like we were family.We knew from that moment she was a very special woman,with her Katharine Hepburn voice to her sweet banter I could see where all her chidden and grandchildren got there sence of humor.She will be deeply missed.Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.All are love, Keith and Jeanne

Sorry for your loss Glenn and Lisa. Liz

Only good memories of your fun-loving spirit Ethel! Rest in Peace. My sincere condolences to David, the boys and their wives and children.

A nice lady. It was fun to give her a bit of a tease some times. She has also made me laugh a few times. Whenever I met her she always seemed glad to see me. A nice lady. I wish her family emotional strength.

Even though I knew Ethel for a short time, she was such a wonderful person. She always made me smile and had a funny story to tell. I only wish that I had more time to get to know her even better and I envy the Sherman kids for having such a sweet and wonderful Mom! Rest in peace Ethel!

I wish I could see the reunion going on upstairs right about now. Save me a seat. Much love from your Nephew, Billy

My condolences to my friend Maryjane Case, who loved her Aunt Ethel dearly. Big hug, MJ. I know how much you will miss her.

You will be missed by everyone that knew you. You were one in a million.so glad you came into my life and I had a chance to know you. Rest in peace and will see you one day and party. Love ya Dee

Ethel was such a warm loving person and she will be missed by so many. You all will be in my prayers. I hope all of your wonderful memories of Ethel help you through this sorrowful time. Love, Judy