Sherman Boott Russ of Hingham passed peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of January 10, 2026, after a brief illness due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Bonnie.
Sherm was a proud father to his four children: Robin Aborn and her husband Justin; Craig Russ and his wife Tricia; Chris Russ; and Amy Moore and her husband Rob, all of Hingham. He was a doting Grampa to six grandchildren who were his pride and joy—Olivia, Emily, Lindsey, Hannah, Sophie, and Ryan—and he was delighted to know that he was about to welcome a great-granddaughter, Josie.
Sherm was born and raised in Hingham, MA, a town that meant so much to him. He was a proud graduate of Hingham High School, where, according to family legend, he scored the first touchdown on Michelson Field at the newly built high school in the mid-1950s. Sherm went on to Middlebury College, where he studied economics, played for the football team, and was president of his fraternity, Delta Upsilon. Most importantly, Middlebury was where he met the love of his life, Bonnie, and began a partnership that would span nearly sixty years.
After graduating from Middlebury, Sherm earned his MBA from Columbia University and then went on to fulfill his ROTC military service in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the Finance Corps, stationed on Governors Island in New York.
After completing his military service, Sherm and Bonnie settled in his beloved hometown of Hingham to build a life centered around family, friends, and their community. Sherm had a long and distinguished career in finance, holding senior roles at First Boston, Bank of New England, and Pioneer Group. He also volunteered his financial expertise to support committees for the town of Hingham and the vestry at St. John’s Episcopal Church. In retirement, Sherm became a financial advisor, helping clients manage their personal investments and retirement plans through his work with Sandy Cove Advisors.
A lifelong sailor, Sherm loved to be on the water with the wind in his hair and Jimmy Buffett playing in the background. He was a member of the Hingham Yacht Club and enjoyed sailing his boat around the local waters of Hingham and Boston. His love of sailing led Sherm and Bonnie to the Caribbean, where they found their beloved island of Tortola and created more than 30 years of memories there with friends and family.
In retirement, Sherm decided to try his hand at golf, joining the Cohasset Golf Club and the Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida, where he and Bonnie spent their winters for 20 years. While he never quite mastered the game, they shared many years of laughter on the course with friends. They were also fortunate to travel extensively throughout Europe. When they weren’t golfing or traveling, they enjoyed soaking in the sun at Sandy Beach in Cohasset and Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs.
A man of few words, Sherm relied on Bonnie to do much of his socializing, a role she relished. He was a steady and loyal friend, known for his kind and gentle demeanor. He was a loving father and an adoring grandfather who instilled in his children the values of loyalty, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Perhaps his proudest achievement was having all four of his children settle in his beloved hometown of Hingham to carry on the legacy he created.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service celebrating his life on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 172 Main Street, Hingham.