Gloria Lee ((Wanberg) Backman
2/18/2018

WAYLAND: Gloria Lee (Wanberg) Backman, 88, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, February 18, 2018 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham following a brave struggle with a lingering illness.
She was born in Waltham on August 1, 1929 the daughter of the late Clifford H. Wanberg and Otilda M. (Smith) Wanberg. Sister of the late June Wanberg.
Gloria is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years Roger A. Backman of Wayland. Loving mother of Robin L. Backman of Boston; Lisa B. Backman and her husband Jeff Christoffersen of Denver, CO; Jeffrey A. Backman and his wife Diane Backman of Charlotte, NC; Craig A. Backman and his wife Marcia Backman of Maynard and Robert C. Backman and his wife Ruth Backman of Wayland. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Katie, Chris, Michael, Mary, Cassandra and Kyle.
Gloria spent her formative years in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1949. For several years she was associated as a secretary with the Waltham Watch Company and then with Raytheon prior to her marriage to Roger.
As a resident of Wayland for over 66 years, Gloria was an active member of the Wayland Historical Society and the Grout-Heard House since 1985. She was the Costume Curator for the Historical Society as well as teaching period era crafts and the history of the town to many Wayland School students. She was one of the founding members, with her husband, of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Wayland.
She loved to do arts and crafts especially painting, quilting and needlework, all while maintaining a beautiful garden at her Wayland home. She enjoyed reading. Also, she supported Roger at many of his Sudbury Militia activities. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Gloria loved spending time with her family. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Private services were held at the Backman family lot in North Cemetery in Wayland. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, her family kindly suggests that gifts in Gloria’s memory be given to the Wayland Historical Society, PO Box 56, Wayland, MA 01778 or to Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland. For condolences please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com.
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