Sherrill P. Gilbert

BARRE-Sherrill Gilbert, 75, of Barre, VT, passed away on Sunday 10/2/2022 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease and COVID-19. Born on 9/24/1947, Sherrill was the daughter of George and Mildred Picken. She graduated from Montpelier High School and married Lynwood Gilbert. Sherrill stayed at home to raise her children and after they were grown, she went to work at CVMC in the Emergency Department and the floors as Unit Secretary. She was a strong advocate against workplace bullying and she helped Vermont become the 13th state to introduce the Healthy Workplace Bill. Sherrill was one of 41 coordinators in the United States to help get the bill passed. Sherrill’s other passion, besides her grandchildren, was travelling and she was lucky enough to have visited many countries overseas. In her later years, Sherrill enjoyed volunteering at the State House doing tours and was a substitute teacher throughout the central Vermont community. Sherrill’s greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren....