THOMASTON — Jerry S. Sylvester, 80, died peacefully, Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, June 7, 1942, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian Tibbetts Sylvester. Educated locally, Jerry attended Warren High School. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding horses with her mother, especially in the local parades.

A hard worker her entire life, Jerry spent countless hours raising her three children. When not busy helping her family, she was the smiling face and helpful clerk at the Rockland J.C. Penney store. She was employed there for over 25 years before retiring.

Jerry was always active and loved to have fun. She was an avid sports fan, and especially loved following the Pats and the Red Sox. Friday night card games with ‘The Girls’ were a favorite pastime, and something she looked forward to every week.

She had a special place in her heart for animals, and her cat ‘Peanut’ was her constant companion over the past ten years. Her number one priority in life was her family, and she loved nothing more than spending time and
doing things with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jerry will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

Predeceased by her son and daughter-in-law, Harold Hutchins, Jr. and Beth Hutchins; a sister, Donna Merrow; a brother, Austin Sylvester; Jerry is survived by her daughters, Vickie Gerry and her fiancé Robert Graham of Rockland, Pamela Fish and her husband Christopher of Lakeland, Florida; her grandchildren, Andrew Hutchins and his fiancée Brittany Wall of Rockland, Kyle Gerry and his wife Taylor of Rockland, Matthew Gerry of Leland, North Carolina, Jonathan Gerry and his wife Destiny of Leland, North Carolina, Cody Fish and his fiancée Kim Young of Hope, Chelsea Fish and her significant other Jesse Kane of Orlando, Florida, Caleb Fish and his wife Ashleigh of Midwest City, Oklahoma; and her great-grandchildren, Brynn, Baker, Ethan, Braxton, and Melanie; a sister-in-law, Jane Sylvester; as well as several nieces and nephews and a large loving extended family.

In keeping with her wishes, Jerry’s family will remember her life privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Research Association.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME.

To share a memory or condolence with Jerry’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.