Date of Service:
February 13, 2021
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Sherrie Lynn Paugh McGary sadly passed away suddenly on January 22, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach due to complications of COVID-19.
Sherrie was born on March 3rd, 1969 in Stamford, CT and spent most of her life in Bethel, CT graduating from Bethel High School. September 2001 she married her best friend Warren and they moved to Vero Beach, FL where they built their life together.
Sherrie was employed by Indian River School District at Oslo Middle School where she was well loved and respected by her colleagues and students. She was always involved with projects that pertained to children and the parents’ involvement in education.
Sherrie was a wonderful, kind, and gentle person who was full of love and compassion. She shared her love of life and laughter with everyone she met. Sherrie continuously amazed us with her creativity, imagination, and ingenuity. She will always be remembered as the one who was there for others, offering her help, support, and sympathy. Her kindheartedness, optimism and laughter will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband Warren McGary and son Matthew McGary. She is also survived by her mother Barbara McAleer, her brother Robert H. Paugh, sister-in-law Anna, her niece Elie and nephew Ryan, brother-in-law Jimbo Hall, extended family Marge, Michael, Barbara, Tricia, Laura, Ronna, Jennifer, David, aunts Susan Koda, Diane Dunn and Laurie Dunn, uncles Kevin Dunn and Walter Koda, cousins Jamie, Alison, John, Kevin, Melissa, Phillip, Meghan, Christine, Paul, and Cassidy.
She is preceded in death by her father Robert H. Paugh, her stepfather Edward C. McAleer and her uncle James Dunn.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., with a Memorial Service immediately following at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Kimberly - Friend
January 30, 2021, 9:38 pm
That was beautiful. Sherry was the salt of the earth happy to help. Such giving of smile a laugh a hug or just listening. A true angel on earth! We love you Sherry ✨✨
Doug Campbell - Friend
January 31, 2021, 3:06 am
Sherrie was a smiling face I remembered from Publix before I actually met her thru her brother Rob. Sherrie will be missed by us all.
Barbara McAleer - Mother
February 2, 2021, 7:20 pm
Sherrie was loved by all the people she knew. She truly had a heart of gold. She always had a helping hand to whoever’s needed it. Not just her friends but , she family too. We all miss her so much. We are all heartbroken. For me she was my right arm, she and Matthew stoped by once a week. I am heart broken without her. I will never forget her love. May she rest in peace. God Bless Her.
Jennifer - friend
February 7, 2021, 1:30 pm
Sherrie you always had a smile, when doubt was around you put your positive attitude. One of the things I admired the most was your dedication as a mother to Matthew, you never gave up on him and Matthew is the amazing kid because you were his mommy. Sherrie my heart breaks for your family especially for Matthew but I know this he will have a guardian angel always by his side. Rest in peace my sweet Sherrie.
Cheryl Campbell - Friend and co-worker
February 11, 2021, 1:11 am
Sherrie you were always positive and caring. You brightened everybody’s day . You are missed by many. I miss your mornings posts each day. You were one of the most dedicated mothers I have ever seen. Every time you spoke about Matthew you had a sparkle in your eye. I know you will be watching over him. Rest In Peace my friend.
Sherry White - Friend and fellow magic maker
February 11, 2021, 1:35 pm
Sherrie words cannot express how much I miss you. We were the Sherrie and Sherry Show. We were S2. We were the Magic Makers and every day was filled with joy and laughter. Sherrie you were the best mother, teacher, listener, and friend. Please say hello to my mother for me. The two of you will have the best time in heaven. Rest in peace beautiful Sherrie.
Susan Kehoe - Co-worker and friend
February 11, 2021, 1:48 pm
Sherrie was the most dedicated cheerleader for Oslo Middle School and our “Believe in Blue” campaign. She was the behind-the-scenes lady that took care of more things than most of us will ever know. Thank you Sherrie and may you Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father for eternity.
Lamarre Notargiacomo - Co-worker
February 13, 2021, 2:27 pm
Sherrie was a take charge person who got things done. I worked with her for several years at Publix and she used to talk about her beloved son Matthew all the time. He was the light of her life. She was a caring and giving person who will be sorely missed. May God comfort her family, friends and the students, teachers and parents at Oslo Middle School, whose lives she deeply touched.