I didn't catch this story that Thompson published on March 18th and if you haven't read it here is the link. It wasn't unexpected news but still very sad. Dean gave everything he had for this City, despite being very ill, right up to the end. This is a huge loss for our City. Here are two excerpts from the article:
Dean Sherwin, author of the upcoming book, “Living Large in Small Spaces: The Cottages of Lake Worth,” passed away Tuesday night (3/15) from pancreatic cancer.
He was 72.
Sherwin finished the last chapter of the book while in treatment, according to Taylor Jones, the book’s photographer. The book, which celebrates the city’s eclectic cottage homes is finished and going through a final edit, Jones said.
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In addition to his wife, Susan Nestler, Sherwin is survived by his three children, Henry, Shauna and Lorna, two brothers, a niece and nephew. He is also survived by two step-children and three step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Sherwin requested that donations be made to The Cottages of Lake Worth Book Fund, c/o Janice Snearer, 716 N. Lakeside Drive, Lake Worth, Fl 33460.