1941
Phillip
2012
Phillip E. Glidden
September 6, 1941 — August 7, 2012
RUTLAND—Phillip E. Glidden, 70, of Miles Road, died peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence in Worcester after a 17 year courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, Phil was the son of Avery C. and Clara E. (Henze) Glidden and lived 44 years in Rutland.
Phil was a graduate of Worcester Boy’s Trade High School, Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State College with a degree in criminal justice. He was a 31 year veteran of the Worcester Police Department retiring in 2001. Previously, he worked several years at Kesseli and Morse in Worcester. Phil was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and served aboard the USS Forrestal.
He was a member of All Saints Church and the Morning Star Lodge of Masons both in Worcester, a long time member of Rutland Board of Health, and was a former president of the Rutland Men’s Sauna Club. He was an avid skier and enjoyed camping, hiking and playing golf. Phil will be remembered as a loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who always put his family first. He had an indelible sense of humor and took great pride in being known as a clever prankster. Whether it be skiing or just hanging out, Phil looked forward to spending time with his family vacationing at their residence in West Townshend, Vermont. He also enjoyed his winter vacations in Florida with his friends. Phil was proud of his family’s ancestry and the fact that he was a direct descendant of the Mayflower and Captain Nathan Harrington of Paxton who fought in the Revolutionary War.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 46 years, Karin E. (Lundberg) Glidden; three sons, Mark A. Glidden and Tracy Hughes of Hollis, NH, Steven P. Glidden of Wilmington, VT and Matthew T. Glidden and his wife Nicole of Tolland, CT; a sister, Barbara A. Sbrogna and her husband William of Rutland; four grandchildren, Calista, Avery, Nathaniel and Katherine Rose; a sister-in-law, Noni Lundberg of Charlton; a brother-in-law, Jeffrey Lundberg of Worcester; and many special nephews and nieces. A brother, Avery N. Glidden predeceased him in 1999.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. In remembrance of Phil’s life, a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at All Saints Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester. The Rev. Kevin D. Bean will be officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to UMMF–Cancer Fund, c/o UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, or All Saints Church Memorial Fund, 10 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
Phil was a graduate of Worcester Boy’s Trade High School, Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State College with a degree in criminal justice. He was a 31 year veteran of the Worcester Police Department retiring in 2001. Previously, he worked several years at Kesseli and Morse in Worcester. Phil was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and served aboard the USS Forrestal.
He was a member of All Saints Church and the Morning Star Lodge of Masons both in Worcester, a long time member of Rutland Board of Health, and was a former president of the Rutland Men’s Sauna Club. He was an avid skier and enjoyed camping, hiking and playing golf. Phil will be remembered as a loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who always put his family first. He had an indelible sense of humor and took great pride in being known as a clever prankster. Whether it be skiing or just hanging out, Phil looked forward to spending time with his family vacationing at their residence in West Townshend, Vermont. He also enjoyed his winter vacations in Florida with his friends. Phil was proud of his family’s ancestry and the fact that he was a direct descendant of the Mayflower and Captain Nathan Harrington of Paxton who fought in the Revolutionary War.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 46 years, Karin E. (Lundberg) Glidden; three sons, Mark A. Glidden and Tracy Hughes of Hollis, NH, Steven P. Glidden of Wilmington, VT and Matthew T. Glidden and his wife Nicole of Tolland, CT; a sister, Barbara A. Sbrogna and her husband William of Rutland; four grandchildren, Calista, Avery, Nathaniel and Katherine Rose; a sister-in-law, Noni Lundberg of Charlton; a brother-in-law, Jeffrey Lundberg of Worcester; and many special nephews and nieces. A brother, Avery N. Glidden predeceased him in 1999.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. In remembrance of Phil’s life, a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at All Saints Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester. The Rev. Kevin D. Bean will be officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to UMMF–Cancer Fund, c/o UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, or All Saints Church Memorial Fund, 10 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
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