Amherst, Nathan G (Nate} Sherwood, 93, passed away on August 17, 2017 at Sea View Retreat in Rowley Massachusetts. Born in Huntington Massachusetts, son of the late Grover and Beatrice Sherwood, Nate was a long-time resident of Hadley graduating from Hopkins Academy in 1942. He served in the Army Air Force during WII being one of the “Greatest Generation”. He graduated from Stockbridge School of Horticulture at UMass.

Nate had a heart of gold, a quick smile and a robust laugh. He was generous with time and resources.

He served as senior correctional officer for the Hampden County Jail, managing the Jail Farm, for 50 years, retiring as a lieutenant. He and his family lived in Agawam Massachusetts. He attended the Agawam Congregational Church where he served as a deacon. He served on the Agawam Beautification Committee. As a child and after retirement he lived in the Hockanum area of Hadley where he attended the Hadley Congregation Church.

He is predeceased by his wife Barbara A. Sherwood. He is deeply missed by his daughter Cathy Ann Morgan, son-in-law Bob Morgan, granddaughter Rebecca Moore, grandson-in-law Brian Moore and great grandchildren Brianna and Joshua Moore.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday August 24, 2017 at College Church in Northampton, Massachusetts. Please contribute to Buckhorn Children’s Center, 116 Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, Kentucky 41721 or Insight for Living, PO Box 5000, Frisco TX 75034 in lieu of flowers. The Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com