John D. Sheridan

            John D. Sheridan, “Jay”, passed away on April 20^th, 2024

            John was born in Whitefield, NH in 1927 and enjoyed his boyhood youth in Berlin, NH.  He attended UNH and graduated in 1952.  He moved to Manchester in 1962.

            For most of his years, he worked in sales.  At a young age, he became a pilot in the Air Force and then continued in the Reserves, eventually making rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  

            His great love was skiing.  He met his wife Ann at Cranmore and together they raised three children traveling to all the mountains that New England has to offer.  He was also a great competitor in Masters Ski racing.  One other continued passion worth noting was his love of hiking in to bogs and streams to fly fish for wild trout; they topped the menu at the much loved annual fish fry for family and friends.  

            John was a devout Catholic and spent a lot of years at St. Francis worshipping and helping out.

            John is survived by his loving children; John “Chip” Sheridan of NH, Kristin “Cissy” Devin of Washington.  Additionally, John is survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.   He was predeceased by his wife, Ann Sheridan and son, Patrick E. Sheridan.

            A funeral Mass is planned for Thursday, July 18^th, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Church, Litchfield, NH.  Burial will be in his hometown of Berlin at a later date.

            Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester, is assisting with arrangements.