Sherman "Bump" N Douglass

Milton NH- Sherman N. "Bump" Douglass, 93, passed on Thursday, May 16 ,2019 peacefully at home after a period of failing health. He was born in Gloucester, Mass, the son of the late John C. Douglass and Lucy A. (Walen)Douglass. He retired from Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation as supervisor of accounting at the Wilbraham, Mass and Troy, Ohio locations. He was a veteran of WWII and obtained the rank of Sergeant in the US Army Air Force. He was a member of The Community Church of Milton. Members of his family include his late wife of 64 years, Jacquelyn Douglass, daughter Deborah and son in law Edward Horton of Milton: granddaughters,  Monique Griffin and husband Ryan of Amesbury, Mass, Noelle McCusker and husband John of Wilmington Mass, and great granddaughters Summer and Skylar Griffin and great grandson RJ of Amesbury,  Mass and Porter of Wilmington, Mass, one sister Gillian Robinson of Beverly, Mass and sister in law Barbara Douglass  of Gloucester, Mass, and many nieces and nephews and their extended families He was predeceased by his  brother Jack Douglass of Gloucester, Mass. Bump immensely enjoyed his many years on Milton Three Ponds which offered him time with his family, who he loved very much. There will be no calling hours. Private burial services will be held at a later date at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, East Gloucester, Mass. A special thank you to Cornerstone VNA and Hospice, and all his personal caregivers, and Milton NH fire department for all their helpful support.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cornerstone VNA and Hospice, 178 Farmington Rd, Rochester NH 03867. Arrangements are under the care of R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester NH To sign the online guestbook, please visit  www.edgerlyfh.com