Martha S. Sherwood

January 29, 1944 - January 13, 2022

Schodack- Martha Stone Sherwood of East Greenbush / Schodack passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on January 13, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Winfield S. Stone and Margaret Work Stone of Delhi, NY. She also was predeceased by her infant daughter, Katherine Theresa Sherwood. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 54 years, James C. Sherwood. She is survived by her brother Daniel W. Stone (Deko) of Daytona Beach, FL, and sisters Judith A. Stone of Ballston Lake, NY and Deborah M. Stone of East Greenbush, NY, her nieces Mary Stone Ross (Jeff) of Bethesda , MD, and Grace Martha Stone of Daytona Beach, FL, and her nephew Andrew M. Stone (Katherine) of Chattanooga, TN. In addition, she leaves behind several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Martha graduated from Columbia High School in East Greenbush in 1962 and State University of New York at Albany, in 1966. After 33 dedicated years working for the Office of General Services for the State of New York, Martha retired from her position as Director of Personnel. After formally retiring, she continued working part-time for NYS OMCE. Martha cared deeply about her town and was an active member of the community. You could find her in attendance at nearly every Town of Schodack Town Board meeting. She also was an officer with the Historical Society of ESQUATAK that is dedicated to preserving the local history of Schodack and Nassau, NY. In addition, her volunteer activities included delivering food in the City of Rensselaer through the “meals on wheels” program. Martha loved learning and continued her education by frequenting the East Greenbush Library as well as attending many classes at Hudson Valley Community College. Nearly every evening she would watch Jeopardy and enjoyed knowing many, if not all, of the answers. While Martha loved everything “local”, she also loved travel. Over the years, she took many trips through Elder Hostel, often by train, with travel companion Gail or sister Judy visiting national parks and historic towns. Martha was a terrific homemaker and excelled in sewing, knitting, cooking and baking. Both the “Cipollari girls” and the “Gigliotti girls” were mainstays in Martha’s life. As they were growing up, Martha enjoyed her weekends teaching them to bake cookies or taking them to lunch. In addition, Martha was an avid gardener. One of her favorites, violets, blanketed her yard with color every year. She also took great pride caring for her Apple and Pear Trees which she started from seedlings and now tower at over fifteen feet. Martha was a great animal lover.Over the years, she provided love and care to many furry felines. Bird watching was also one of her favorite pastimes. Hummingbirds often graced the feeders just outside her kitchen windows. Martha was a very social person and was known for her neighborhood backyard barbeques as well as for preparing large sit-down dinners with her close friends and family. Laughter was the main event at all gatherings. Martha was very dedicated to all family members and at precisely 7pm on Sundays, without fail, she would call her 100-year old Aunt Cathie to speak about the weekly events. Martha leaves behind a legacy that will live on in all who knew and loved her. Although now heartbroken, our hearts will eventually mend and we will be comforted knowing that she will live on in our memories and inside our hearts. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family on Monday, January 17,2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany, NY. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doors. Masks are required. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 18,2022 at 10:00 am at the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home. Masks are required. Thence, to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in East Greenbush, NY where the Rite of Committal will take place. D onations in Martha’s memory may be made to the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 or The Historical Society of ESQUATAK, PO Box 241, East Schodack, NY 12063. To leave a message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.lgfuneralhome.com