HOLDEN/SPENCER- Mrs. Anna (Tachuk) Sherman, 97, formerly of Reservoir St., died on Monday, October 24, 2011, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, after an illness. Anna was born on March 5, 1914 the daughter of Stephen and Maria (Savchuk) Tachuk and had lived in Spencer before moving to Holden 20 years ago.
Her beloved husband of 43 years, George H. Sherman died in 1985. She is survived by three sons, Stephen D. Sherman and his wife Christine of Rutland, David A. Sherman of Rutland and Glen E. Sherman and his wife Jane of Middletown, IN; a daughter-in–law, Muriel Sherman of Ponca City, OK; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son George E. Sherman.
Mrs. Sherman was employed during the 1970’s as a dietician and cook for the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She ran a small coffee and donut shop called the Health Fare in her home in Spencer. She also worked at Kleven’s Shoe in Spencer. Mrs. Sherman enjoyed cooking for special occasions, baking and she had a love for gardening. She was a member of the Spencer United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Sherman’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to all the nursing staff at the Holden Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Center for the compassionate care given to Anna over the years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 28th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. The funeral service for Anna will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer.
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