Esther Jean (Goodwin) Sherrit, 95, of South Hadley, passed away surrounded by her daughters on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Holyoke Medical Center. Esther was born in Holyoke on July 30, 1931, and was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Black) Goodwin. Esther was a 1951 graduate of Holyoke High School. After graduation, Esther worked at the Hadley Falls Trust Company. On June 9, 1956, Esther married Charles W. Sherrit, who predeceased her on May 22, 2014. Esther leaves her two loving and devoted daughters, Cynthia J. Sherrit and Margaret J. Sherrit, both of South Hadley. She also leaves special cousins, Linda Belcher of Westfield, G. Norman Black of Maryland, and Donald Black of Florida. Esther was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Granby and formerly Holyoke until its closing in September 2025. At the time of its closing, she was the longest surviving member. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at O'Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with a procession to Forestdale Cemetery in Holyoke for committal services. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's.