Glidden, Lloyd
A man of great love, great humor and great faith, Lloyd Glidden lived for his family. Through his work, his words and his actions, he loved and supported the large family he grew with his beloved and cherished wife, Beatrice Glidden. Lloyd absolutely adored his sweetie. Holding hands and gazing at each other, Lloyd and Bea looked like smitten teenagers for every one of their 70 years of marriage. Nine months after losing Bea, Lloyd was surrounded by the love of his family when he peacefully rejoined her on March 11, 2024.
Lloyd also reunited with his parents (Lloyd & Helen Glidden), his in-laws (Alderic & Josephine Tremblay), his dear sister Kitty Clukay and brother-in-law Bill Clukay, his in-laws Lawrence, Rita and Henry, his nephew Jerry Hill, and his beloved infant son, Jimmy.
As a parent, Lloyd was always loving, playful, patient, supportive and gentle. He celebrated the unique qualities of each of his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He made sure each and every one felt they were a special and essential part of the family. His children include: Raymond & Nancy Glidden, Barbara & Bill Venora, Theresa & Boyd Clark, infant son James Lloyd Glidden, John & Maria Glidden, Robert & Lee (Rothert) Glidden and David & Tina Glidden.
Lloyd's brood of grandchildren include: Kari & Steve Karp, Michael Glidden & Reniel Diaz, Erik & Andrea Glidden, Berny Clark, Russell Clark, Lizz Venora, Joe Venora, William, James, Anna, Colin, John Paul, Peter, Andy, Serafina and Rosemarie Glidden. His great-grandchildren are: Holden and Ian Karp, and Milo Glidden. Lloyd was also “Uncle Chick” to Tom & Juanita Clukay, Sue Pachalis and Dad's in-law family in Michigan including nieces Joyce (Candy), Beverly, Barbara and Phyllis and their families and all his grand-nieces and nephews in New England and Michigan.
Lloyd was born on June 27, 1929, in Shrewsbury, MA and grew up in Dublin, NH. He attended the University of New Hampshire before joining the Armed Forces during the Korean War. During his time in the military, he trained as an Electronics Technician and met the love of his life in Michigan. Lloyd and Bea moved to Connecticut where Lloyd started what would be a 37-year career at Pratt and Whitney. He rose to the position of General Foreman, overseeing more than 140 workers. Lloyd took great pride in his work, valued the friendships he formed and felt satisfaction in being able to support his ever-growing family. Since Lloyd and Bea had no family in Connecticut, they were both particularly grateful for the wonderful neighborhood community that grew along with their family.
Lloyd was a dedicated and active member of the Sacred Heart Parish Family, serving as an usher, as well as helping to bring communion to Vernon Manor and to home-bound parishioners, along with his wife, Bea. He also enjoyed sharing faith and fellowship with members of his small Christian community. Every week, Lloyd attended Sunday Mass, where during the singing of his favorite hymns, he combined his great faith with his playful nature as he sang along with gusto, even when he wasn't sure of the words, or the tune. When he noticed a smile, or the start of a laugh, he'd lean in toward the family member beside him and turn up the volume. Lloyd's optimistic nature and humor allowed him to find hope and joy every day of his life, and to share those gifts with his family and friends.
Lloyd enjoyed working in his garden, tending his flower beds and pruning his numerous fruit trees. Lloyd loved cheering for the Boston Red Sox and loved watching UConn basketball. He also loved playing golf weekly when he retired.
Lloyd glowed with pride when he attended the games, meets, recitals, performances, graduations and weddings of his children and grandchildren. He loved camping when the kids were young and adored vacationing in New Hampshire, Vermont and Cape Cod. Lloyd was happiest at holiday gatherings, surrounded by the family he grew, raised and cherished.
The family's gratitude for the arrival in our lives of Doreen Rose Samuels, Lloyd's caregiver, is immense. She provided loving, patient, kind and dignified care to Lloyd, and has become a true friend and extended family member to us all. The family also thanks the Hospice Team at the Visiting Nurse and Health Services, particularly Donna, Lisa, Luis, and Chuck for their skilled care and true compassion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Parish – St. Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Rockville, on Monday, April 1, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be held privately in St. Peter Cemetery, Peterborough, NH. To honor Lloyd's memory, the family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Cornerstone Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2036, Vernon, CT 06066, or at https://www.cornerstonecares.org/. To leave an online message of condolence for his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome. com.