Wayne D. Sherman

WALES – It is with unfathomable sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Wayne D. Sherman, 76, of Wales on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 17, 1945, in Lewiston, to Charles A. and Lena D. Sherman.

He was a 1971 graduate of University of Maine at Portland-Gorham. On June 12, 1971, at the Wales Presbyterian Church he married Linda S. Sherman (Plaisted).

He grew up helping on the family dairy farm and taught at Wales Central School for more than 20 years. He was a lifelong member and Past Master of Wales Grange # 40, Patrons of Husbandry, Past Master of Androscoggin Pomona # 1, and Past State Chaplain of the Maine State Grange. Wayne was also a member and Past Chaplain of Webster Masonic Lodge #164 and a member of the Wales Presbyterian Church.

Wayne enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He was a New England Fan – supporting the Red Sox and Patriots when they played. He was a collector of many things and relished visiting historical locations across New England and beyond. He spent many hours working in his garden and always considered himself a farmer at heart.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda S. Sherman (Plaisted); daughter, Hilarie A. Sherman (Baker); son, Ryan W. Sherman and his wife Renee; granddaughter, Ashleigh Baker; Sister, Phyllis Hodgkin and her husband Doug; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles A. Sherman and Lena D. Sherman. “I loved you then, I love you still, I always have and always will.”

Messages of condolence may be sent to: http://www.finleyfuneralhome.com

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made

in his memory to:

Excelsior Grange # 5

Patrons of Husbandry

C/O Cynthia Maxwell

16 10TH St.

Auburn, ME 04210 or:

The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation

PO Box 430

1007 Main Rd.

Holden, ME 04429