Sharon Lee "Sherry" DeCaro

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Lee (Wesley) DeCaro, at the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties, in Middletown, Ohio, on March 4, 2026, at the age of 79.

“Sherry” was born on October 10, 1946, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Charles Bartlett Wesley, Jr., of Port Chester, NY, and the late Eleanor June (Bissell) Wesley of Torrington, CT. Sherry was a 1964 graduate of Torrington High School and went on to work as a Computer Key Puncher for the Torrington Company until her marriage.

Sherry’s life was forever changed for the better when she met the love of her life, and husband of 58 years, John DeCaro, of Southington, CT. They met at McDonald’s in Waterbury, CT, (she actually fell in love with his GTO first). They married on September 16, 1967, and later welcomed their daughter Shelly (DeCaro) Nunn (James) of Statesville, NC, and their son, John DeCaro, Jr., of Centerville, OH.

In later years, Sherry ran an in home Day Care in Plantsville, CT, where she cared for and loved numerous children as if they were her own, many still send her Christmas cards.

Sherry was always the life of the party, always making everyone laugh without even trying. She loved animals-especially her German Shepherds (She loved Rin-Tin-Tin!), her many cats, and her first childhood dog, Dukie. Sherry also loved antiques and our many adventures looking for treasures!

In addition to her husband and children, Sherry also leaves her six sisters to cherish her memory, Judith Mooring (Walter) of Alva, FL, Pamela Schenk (Edward) of Alva, FL, Charlene Belmonte, Jo Palmer, Lorie Rose (Bruce), and Claudia Derwitsch (Jakob) all of Torrington, CT. She also leaves her two beloved cats, Fluffy and Baby.

Although the family is heartbroken, thanks to Sherry, we have so many happy, laughter filled memories to cherish. While our world is much quieter, we know our loved ones in Heaven are enthusiastically welcoming her in the laughter she brings!

Services will be held privately by her family at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc., 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. (Digital links available below)

To share a memory with her family or to leave a special message, please visit the Guestbook below.

“A Distant Shore”

The sea flows

on past the horizon

to rest upon a shore

out of our sight.

The stars fade

in the morning sunlight

and travel to another

starry night.

The breeze blows

quietly around us;

then flies away

to cool a distant space.

The ones we love

never really leave us,

but go on to another

shining place.