TOWNSHEND- Ethel Lillian Robbins Sherman, 99, of East Dover, passed away Thursday, July 16, at Grace Cottage Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1910 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Harry D. and Alice (Barker) Robbins. She married Floyd L. Sherman on July 30, 1926. Mr. Sherman passed away in 1977.

Mrs. Sherman was a member of the East Dover Baptist Church where she was a member of the Ladies Aid, sang in the choir, and also taught Sunday School. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Ethel spent the past three years at the Thompson House in Brattleboro.

She is survived by three sons, Leslie F. Sherman, of Dummerston, Calvin L. Sherman and Sidney G. Sherman, both of East Dover; a daughter, Sylvia S. Jones, of East Dover; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a grandson, Calvin Timothy Sherman, on January 19, 1995; two sisters, Emma Hamilton and Louise Hiliard; and a brother, Walter Robbins.

A graveside service was held on Monday, July 20, at 11 am at the East Dover Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions in Ethel’s memory be made to the East Dover Baptist Church, c/o Covey and Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363. To send e-mail condolences to the family visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

Richard Dix Jr.