Denis Herman

October 1, 1933 - December 19, 2019

Denis Herman was born on October 1, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the second youngest of six. During his youth he had held down many jobs. Leaving school at a young age, he focused on working two jobs to help take care of his family. He refused to let his mother lift a hand and always helped her clean. Married at the age of 23 to the love of his life Betty Shaw. They were married for 63 years and had two children and two grandchildren. After he left the United Kingdom to emigrate to Toronto, Canada, he opened up a very successful lumber company that he managed with his partner for several years. After his lumber company, he had run several other companies including an art gallery, chauffeur service, eBay coin business and many others. In addition to all his careers, he also ran a business for some time with his grandson Paul. They had a grandfather and grandson computer repair business. Denis’ main pleasure in life was his family. His happiest moments in life were just sitting there spending time with his family. Denis is survived by his wife Betty, his son Steven, his son/grandson Paul, his granddaughter Jennifer, his granddaughter/daughter-in-law Katherine and his great-grandson Connor who he lived long enough to meet and get to know. Denis’ memorial will be held on January 4th at 1pm at his grandson Paul’s house in Sanford, Florida.