Robert Sherwood

Robert E. Sherwood passed away at his home in Eddington, Maine, on April 15, 2024, after a brief illness. Bob was born on February 27, 1928 in Carmel, Maine. He attended Hermon High School, after which he served with the United States Army in Korea and the Philippines. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Robinson Sherwood, in 1947 and they spent the majority of their lives in Eddington. They celebrated 45 years of marriage until Ruth's death in 1992.

Bob worked for Bean & Conquest as the Manager of Beacon Auto Body the majority of his career until his retirement. Bob loved to be outdoors watching nature, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating, canoeing and spending time with friends at Green Lake.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Roberta Ell of Orrington, Maine, and all those who loved him from Northeast Cove on Green Lake.

The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments from 4-6 pm, April 26, 2024 at the Family Reception Center at Brookings-Smith, 163 Center Street in Bangor. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Bob in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Maine Veteran's Home Bangor, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401.