The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Citizens Mourn
 Sherw00d's s Death
Pay Tribute to Dynamic Force in Civic and Business Circles-Actve in Support of Every Campaign to Better Life of Adopted City-Fionored By Veterans

Waterbury citizens of high prominence in civic, fraternal, in- dustrial and mercantile life paused to-day to eulogize the life and character of John c. Sherwood, 54. who died last evening at his resi- dence, 95 Coniston avenue, after long illness. For more than twenty years MT Sherwood was an out standing figure in the political and business life of this city. He was
 the republican mayoralty candi- date in 1923, chairman of the re- publican town committee for three years, a member of the republican state central committee and for six years a member of the local board of public works. His out standing prominence and popular ity as a political leader over a long period of years won for him
 the sobriquet the Little Napo- leon" of the republican forces.
 Mir sherwood was president and treasurer of the Fitzmaurice-Sher- wood Shoe company. His career as a business man who stood high in the confidence of the general pub lie was as interesting and as varied as his political activities. He possessed splendid executive ability, a magnetic personality was untiring in his efforts for the pro- motion of undertakings which were inspired to make Waterbury a more prosperous and a happier community in which to live. He was one of guiding spirits in the successful organization of the Waterbury Business Mems associa- ton and became one of it's best known presidents. The association later became the Chamber of Com merce and MT Sherwood was hon. ored by the positions of vice-pres- ident and director. He was also president of the Merchants bu- reau.
 While it is possibly true that MT Sherwood attained his greatest prominence in political and busi- ness circles review of his life indicates a range of activities sur prising for one so devoted to busi- ness. He was a member of the Y. M. c. A. and one of his greatest recruits in drives for members or money. He actively supported campaigns initiated by local in stitutions and organizations. He aided the Boy Scouts. was a leader among the members of the Bunker Hill Congregational. assisted in the organization of the local Busi- ness and Professional Women's club and the Inter-Club council. He was well known also as a member of the Mems League of the Bunker Hill section. the Pe- quot club, Noshahogan lodge of Odd Fellows. the Waterbury Lodge of Elks, the Harmony Lodge of Masons, the Rotary club, Patriotic Sons of America and a number of societies of less prominence. For his efforts on behalf of World war veterans he was made an honorary member of the Yankee Division Veterans association.
 Mir Sherwood was a native of Southington, but resident of Wa terbury since early boyhood. He was at one time an employe of the Waterbury Clock company, but his liking for business led him to ob- tain employment in hat store and later in a shoe establishment. From clerk he was advanced to partnership and eventually owner of 8 successful firm of Colby Sherwood, which was one of South Main streets best known stores for years. MT Sherwood few years ago merged his interests with the owners of the shoe store started
 by the late Thomas FitZmaurice