BERLIN: Glen G. Smith, 89, died peacefully and comfortably on Tuesday morning, December 15, 2015 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by those he loved.
He was born in Bayard, Nebraska on November 13, 1926 the son of the late Milton Smith and Susan (Rediger) Smith.
Glen was the loving and devoted husband for 67 years of the late Rita E. (Manning) Smith who died on November 9, 2014. Cherished father of Constance Wight and her husband Don Wight of Berlin; Laura Fantini and her husband Bob Fantini of Hopedale; Chris Smith and his wife Stephanie Smith of San Leandro, CA and Wade Smith and his wife Marianne Smith of Wellesley. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a sister Beverly in CA.
He spent his earlier years in Nebraska and California. He and his late wife Rita resided in Framingham for over 42 years and they retired to Naples, FL.
He was the owner of Banner Door in Berlin and retired in 1999 after over 25 years. He and his wife Rita were strong supporters of youth, were active former members of the Wellesley Park Assembly of God and in recent years were associated with Liberty Church in Shrewsbury. Glen and his wife were one of the co-founders and loyal supporters of The Bridge House Ministry in Framingham. They devoted a lifetime to the care and well being of other, especially the youth. Glen served his country proudly during World War II with the United States Navy.
Memorial visitations will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Vineyard Church of Hopkinton, 84 South Street, Hopkinton.
A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at noon at the Vineyard Church of Hopkinton with his grandson, Reverend Derek Wight, officiating.
Private family interment will be held at the Wight family lot in Lakeview Cemetery in Wayland.
In lieu of flowers his family kindly suggests that memorial donations in Glen’s memory may be sent to a church youth group of their choice or to The Bridge House, PO BOX 136, Framingham, MA 01704.
He was born in Bayard, Nebraska on November 13, 1926 the son of the late Milton Smith and Susan (Rediger) Smith.
Glen was the loving and devoted husband for 67 years of the late Rita E. (Manning) Smith who died on November 9, 2014. Cherished father of Constance Wight and her husband Don Wight of Berlin; Laura Fantini and her husband Bob Fantini of Hopedale; Chris Smith and his wife Stephanie Smith of San Leandro, CA and Wade Smith and his wife Marianne Smith of Wellesley. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a sister Beverly in CA.
He spent his earlier years in Nebraska and California. He and his late wife Rita resided in Framingham for over 42 years and they retired to Naples, FL.
He was the owner of Banner Door in Berlin and retired in 1999 after over 25 years. He and his wife Rita were strong supporters of youth, were active former members of the Wellesley Park Assembly of God and in recent years were associated with Liberty Church in Shrewsbury. Glen and his wife were one of the co-founders and loyal supporters of The Bridge House Ministry in Framingham. They devoted a lifetime to the care and well being of other, especially the youth. Glen served his country proudly during World War II with the United States Navy.
Memorial visitations will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Vineyard Church of Hopkinton, 84 South Street, Hopkinton.
A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at noon at the Vineyard Church of Hopkinton with his grandson, Reverend Derek Wight, officiating.
Private family interment will be held at the Wight family lot in Lakeview Cemetery in Wayland.
In lieu of flowers his family kindly suggests that memorial donations in Glen’s memory may be sent to a church youth group of their choice or to The Bridge House, PO BOX 136, Framingham, MA 01704.
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