Mary A. Sherwood

Albany-Mary A. “Amie” Sherwood passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on November 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Amie was born in Springfield, MA on October 24, 1926 to the late Edgar A. Beargeon and Ellen T. Sullivan Beargeon. Amie moved with her family to Albany, NY in 1939 and lived in the Capital District for the last 79 years. Amie was a former life member of Wolferts Roost Country Club. She was a devout member of St. Mary’s Church and a long-time volunteer at St. Peters Hospital, counseling cancer patients and later working as a liaison at the surgical desk. She enjoyed watching and playing tennis and continued to play into her late seventies. After raising her 6 children, Amie enjoyed wintering in Florida until recent years. Amie was an avid reader, particularly of historical fiction, and she loved to go to the movies, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family and was always at the center of a good conversation! In addition to her parents, Amie was predeceased by her husband of 21 years, John C. Griffin, her husband of 27 years, Robert J. Sherwood and her sister, Theresa B. Mayer. Amie is survived by her children, John P. (MaryAnn) Griffin of Plattsburgh, NY, Ann G. (Vincent) McMullin of Naples, FL, Patricia G. (David) Traub of Slingerlands, NY, Richard J. (Carol) Sherwood of Guilderland, NY, James W. (Maria) Sherwood of Syracuse, NY and Robert G. (Michele) Sherwood, of Pittsford, NY; grandchildren Megan (Kevin) Dolan, Brian (Laura) Griffin, Michael (Jennifer) Griffin, Jessica McMullin Richards, Christian McMullin, Daniel Traub, Patrick Traub, Richard Sherwood, Jason Sherwood, Matthew Sherwood, (Leanne), Ann Sherwood, Katherine Sherwood, Robert Sherwood and Michael Sherwood; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Beargeon of Franklin, MA and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, November 16, 2018 at 10:30 am at the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capital Hill, Albany, NY where her Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Amie’s memory to the Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202.

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Mary A. Sherwood

October 24, 1926 - November 8, 2018