SPENCERPORT – Gene Sherman, aged 86, passed away on November 29, 2024, in Spencerport, New York, after a peaceful departure at Unity Hospital following a fall. Born on December 12, 1937, to John and Helen (Conway) Sherman.
Gene retired in 1991 from the Eastman Kodak Company’s Paper Sensitizing Division. During his retirement years, he was a resident of The Plantation at Leesburg, Florida, alongside his wife, Bette. There, he enjoyed golfing and cherished the friendships he and Bette developed.
His commitment to community service was evident through his foundational role as a medic/ driver with the Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance.
Gene is survived by his wife, Bette (Kingsbury); daughter, Susan Kingston; grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Kingston, and Jennifer Bergen (Mike Dean); great-grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob, Chase, Maddie, Laina, and Landon; and special cousin, Tim (Annette) Wiebeld, He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Sherman; brother, Richard; son-in-law, George Mark Kingston II; and Aunt Bette C. Wiebeld.
Following his wishes, no services will be held. A family remembrance will be held at a later date to honor his memory. Those wishing to make a charitable contribution to Gene’s memory are encouraged to donate to Gates (Spencerport) Ambulance or the Spencerport Fire Department, in his memory.
