We're thinking of Sherry's family today ~ and sending our very best wishes and continued condolences ~
janet kirby and phil bova

I am So So Sorry I have been trying to get a hold of you  & now I know why I couldn’t  Sherry I Love You I Miss My Friend 🙏💖❤️

Very sorry to hear this. Although I never knew Sherry, I have recently discovered that she was my 3rd cousin through her grandmother, Mabel Soul.

Always the big sister to me. I loved sharing a room with her for a while and doing our late night fashion shows on our bed, coming up with different creations with the bedsheets while the other did the announcing and the other modeled. So many cherished times, she will be missed ❤️

Those knowing ~ engaged eyes ~ always ~ A number of years ago my now late brother Dave Kirby was visiting us in Ottawa and we took Gord and Sherry out for a sail out of the Britannia Yacht Club ~ Gord lost his overstuffed-with-cash wallet out of his pocket and over the side of the boat into the river ~ Of course we all felt so badly - really nothing could be done ~ Poor Gord was embarrassed ~ mad ~ With this same look Sherry remained calm and supportive and announced - 'You win some - You lose some - I'm glad we got to go for a sail together" So supportive of Gord always - Kind ~ wise ~ positive ~ Thank you so much for all of that Sherry

janet kirby and phil bova

What an endearing beautiful baby Sherry was, and my first born at 
7 lbs 2 oz. with soft blond hair and a face like an angel.  She has been taken from us too early in life and the family is heartbroken.

Sherry was a woman who loved to laugh and welcome people into her home. Her hospitality did not end with Barrymores, she continued to be surrounded by her family and friends for many wonderful years. As a friend of Melody’s and Tara, I was always welcomed by her and Gord and I have so many great memories looking at old photos., playing dress-up in her 1970s clothes and dancing and singing karaoke till the wee hours of the night.  My condolences to the family, she will be missed
Annelie 

I remember when Gord and Horace would be standing at the top of the stairs, and most times Sherry would be there as well. Her face would be "buried" in the newspaper as she did the New York Times puzzle. She was a class act and always kind. A presence always, in her own quiet way. Sing with the angels, Sherry. I know Gord and  your Dad greeted you with open arms and welcomed you 'home'.

I've known  Sherry since I was 16 yrs. old. 
That's when I took the job of House cleaner at the Barrymore's Band House on Bank street in Ottawa.  Carl Jr.  should remember having to drive me to the house and pick me up.  I later joined the Barrymore's team as a server.  They were my family for many years.  There are way too many memories to note.   I will miss my "Lady Boss" (as I officially nicknamed her) very much!  As I do with both Sonny & Gord.  I am not alone by a long shot!  Sherry has touched the lives of endless people and will be remembered for that.  I know the music is playing in heaven right now!  Thanks for everything!  Hugs for beautiful Melody and family.

Allways by gordies side or at the top of the stairs very protective will be missed 😢 😔 😪 

I knew Sherry in the late 1980s. She always struck me as polite and kind and she never lost her pose whilst collecting tickets in Barrymore's. In later years we contacted one another and despite the great geographical divide once again she was polite and kind and was quite the whizz with our online Scrabble games.

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Sherry (Thomson) Rhodes

September 9, 1955 – March 4, 2022

Maison funeraire Racine, Robert & Gauthier Beauchamp Funeral Home

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