Served as town counsel for close to 40 years
BROOKLINE — Sherman Peter Gorshel, 89, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 5, 2022.
Peter was born on Dec. 8, 1932, and was a former Malden, Lynnfield and Middleton resident. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sylvia (Stopper), of 61 years. Peter’s daughter Donna (Temima) Cohen and her husband, Jonathan, of Brookline; his son Paul of Boston; and his grandson, Uriel Menachem Cohen, also survive him. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Alfred and Mildred (Karol) Gorshel, and his brother Arthur.
Peter graduated from UMass Amherst in 1954, and from Harvard Law School in 1957. He practiced law until his retirement in 2003. He represented the town of Lynnfield as its town counsel for close to 40 years. Both of his children also became lawyers, and Peter served as their mentor and role model. Peter was born in Malden, but he always called Lynnfield “home.” He was involved in town government, and often said that it was a hobby more than a job. His mind was laser sharp, and he was highly regarded among the Massachusetts Bar. He was a proud Mason and Shriner, and was master of his lodge. Peter was a voracious reader. He loved fishing and boating, and he adored his dogs.
Peter’s funeral service took place at Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard St., Brookline, Massachusetts, on Thursday, Dec. 8. Interment took place at Knights of Liberty Cemetery, Woburn.
Donations in Peter’s memory can be made to Chabad of Merrimack Valley, 310 North Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 or the charity of one’s choice.
