Dennis: Farewell, Love and Godspeed

Abraham Lincoln’s Farewell Address
Springfield, Illinois
February 11, 1861

My friends, no one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of the Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

The Royal Gazette: Dennis Sherwin – Philanthropist, Godfather, Friend

As Posted: December 30 and 31, 2008















Dennis Sherwin – Philanthropist, Godfather, Friend

On December 19, 2008, Dennis Sherwin died at the age of 71 at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications as a result of diabetes.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Dennis enjoyed the past 35 years of his life in Bermuda after taking residence on the island in 1974. Throughout his life, Dennis was involved in many charities focused on the environment and the arts.

Dennis will be greatly missed by family members and friends including: his two brothers, Peter and Brian Sherwin; godsons, Adam and David Outerbridge, and Jake Zalba; nephew, Tim Sherwin; and nieces, Halle Sherwin, Caroline Zaegel, Pam Zalba, and Marguerite Sherwin.

The family encourages a moment of silence and reflection on New Year’s Day to remember Dennis.

A celebration of Dennis’s life will be announced in due course.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Dennis’s memory is invited to contribute to the Bermuda National Trust or the Bermuda National Gallery.

Stories, photos, and memories are invited to be shared online at the family blog: http://sherwin-halle.blogspot.com or please email postings to: HalleSherwin@gmail.com.