Sherry Lee Newcomb

Sherry Lee Newcomb, age 82, of Deland, Florida, passed away peacefully July 12, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Sherry was predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter Newcomb, Sr. and son, Christopher Newcomb. She is survived by her mother, Marion Tome, of Oviedo, Florida; her son, Peter Newcomb, of Flowery Branch, Georgia; her sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Jim Dishinger of Oviedo, Florida and her brother Robert Tome of Daytona, Florida; and her daughter in-law, Meig Walz Newcomb of Madison, Connecticut. She was the proud grandmother of four grandchildren: Lucas Newcomb and Loretta Newcomb of Madison, Connecticut; and William (Peyton) Newcomb and Taylor Newcomb of Flowery Branch, Georgia.

Before moving to Deland in 2020, Sherry was a proud and active member of the Madison community for over 40 years. She generously gave her time volunteering and worked in a variety of roles including at BLR, the Madison Public Schools, The Nosey Goose Café, New Haven Savings Bank, and in the office of Dr. Gleisch. Everywhere she went, she brought kindness, with, and a strong sense of community.

Sherry's greatest joy in life was her family especially her four beloved grandchildren. A passionate lover of art and literature, Sherry enjoyed painting with friends, participating in book clubs, and collecting beautiful artwork and furniture. Her love for books was immense, and she cherished her personal collection. She was also known for her sharp eye for online deals; nothing got past her.

In her final years, Sherry was surrounded by her cherished “Florida family”, her remarkable mother Marion Tome, who is 102, her sister and brother-in-law, and her brother.

Services to celebrate Sherry’s life will be held in Oviedo, Florida on July 28th at the Oviedo Presbyterian Church (2405 Lockwood Blvd.) and in Madison, Connecticut, on August 1st at the Madison First Congregational Church (285 Old Post Rd.). Both services will be held at 11:00 AM