Sherman Boott Russ

RUSS, Sherman Boott 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 of 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. But 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 US 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 Sherm’s 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 background to support committees for the town of Hingham and the vestry at St. John’s Episcopal Church. In his 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 Buffet 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 would create 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, FL, where he and Bonnie spent their winters for 20 years. While he never quite mastered the game, he and Bonnie spent many years sharing laughs on the course with friends. They also were fortunate to travel extensively throughout Europe. When they weren’t golfing or travelling, 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 for him, a role she relished. He was a steady and loyal friend, who was known for his kind and gentle demeanor. He was a loving father and an adoring grandfather who instilled in his children his 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. Reception to follow. 

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