FAMILY FOLIAGE.
Kenneth Leslie Sherwin (1923 ~ 1997)
9.4.3.1. First child of C. Leslie Sherwin and Grace H. Jones, Kenneth Leslie Sherwin, was born July 16, 1923, in Percy Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.
He married Doris Olga Roberts, daughter of William Cecil Roberts and Florence Beatrice Cowling, February 15, 1958, in Cobourg, Ontario and had two children:
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(9.4.3.1.1) David John Charles (1959 ~ )
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(9.4.3.1.2) Todd Robert Kenton (1962 ~ )
Kenneth L. Sherwin died December 10, 1997, aged 74 years and Doris O. Roberts Sherwin died December 20, 2005, aged 81 years in Cobourg, Ontario and are interred at Centenary Cemetery.
----- MARRIAGE -----
Sherwin—Roberts
A pretty wedding was solemnized at United Church Parsonage, February 15, 1958 at 7 p.m. when Doris Olga Roberts, only daughter of the late Cecil Roberts and Mrs. Roberts became the bride of Kenneth Leslie Sherwin, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sherwin. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Geerlof Lokhorst.
The bride chose a sleeveless ballerina length gown of Dior blue chantilly lace and nylon net over taffeta with a wife cowl collar in front forming a V in the back with large bow-fitted bodice and bouffant skirt. Her shoulder veil of matching lace was held with a matching floral headdress. A corsage of deep red carnations with set of rhinestone jewellery (the gift of the groom) completed her costume.
Her bridesmaid was a cousin, Miss Nelda Brown, wearing a sheer nylon chiffon gown over nylon net and taffeta in maize colour with headdress of matching roses and gloves, corsage of variegated blue carnations.
Groomsman was Donald Sherwin, cousin of the groom.
A reception-luncheon was held at Maple Lodge, the home of the groom’s parents for seventy guests. The bride’s aunt, Mrs. George Mouncey, received wearing a gown of chantilly lace in teal blue with dusty rose accessories; both wore corsages of pink carnations.
The waitresses were cousins of the bride and groom, Misses Marion Roberts and Mary Lou Roberts, Mesdames Neil Sherwin, Michael Mayko, William Thompson and Robert Quinn under the supervision of Mrs. Clarke Mouncey, Mrs. Earl Thackeray and Mrs. Alvin Rosebush.
During the luncheon, recorded music was played, the records were of piano numbers played by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Frank Down.
For a motor trip to U.S.A. the bride donned a navy faille dress with a tropical blue wool and fibrene coat, matching feather hat and navy accessories.
On their return they will reside on King Street, Cobourg. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Feb. 27, 1958.
----- OBITUARIES -----
Kenneth L. Sherwin
At the Northumberland Health Care Centre, Cobourg on Wednesday, December 10, 1997, Kenneth Leslie Sherwin, beloved husband of Doris Sherwin of Cobourg. Dear father of David and Todd, both of Calgary. Also survived by two cousins, Neil Sherwin of Zephyrhills, Florida and Helen Scovell of Colborne. It was Mr. Sherwin’s request that no service or visitation be held. Cremation, with interment of ashes at Centenary Cemetery, Roseneath. In memoriam donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of choice. Cobourg Daily Star, Dec. 11, 1997.
Doris O. Roberts Sherwin
June 4, 1924 ~ December 20, 2005
At the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, on Monday, December 20, 2005 in her 82nd year. Doris Olga Sherwin (nee Roberts) was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Leslie Sherwin. Dear mother of David Sherwin (Dorothy) of Calgary, Alta. and Todd Sherwin of Calgary, Alta. Following cremation, interment at Centenary Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Doris can be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of one’s choice. Condolences to www.maccoubrey.com. Port Hope Evening Guide, Dec. 22, 2005.