Douglas Marshall Sherwood

Douglas Marshall Sherwood passed away quietly in his home on October 5, 2022. A long time resident of Pepperell, he was loved by many. Doug served in the United States Army and later served as a concrete construction contractor in his later years. He loved his family with fierceness that was unmatched. We will remember his laugh that will always echo in our minds.

Douglas Marshall Sherwood is survived by wife Lisa and four children Doug, Nicholas, Aimee, and Joe and many grandchildren, as well as his five sisters.

When I’m Gone

When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only my smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Remember the good I have done,
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I’ve had loads of fun.

Forget that I have stumbled and blundered
And sometimes I fell by the way
Remember that I have fought
Some hard Battles and won,
Ere the close of day.

Then forget to grieve for my going,
I would not have you sad for a day,
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay

And come in the evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.