Kenneth Paul Glenn, 82, lifetime resident of North Haven, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine A. Dunn Glenn, whom he wed at St. Barnabas Church, North Haven on January 26, 1957. Born in North Haven on June 27, 1930; son of the late William and Ernestine Lussier Glenn; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; had worked for International Silver from the age of 18 until its closing then was employed at Insilco until his retirement. He served as a North Haven Police Commissioner as well as a volunteer fireman. After retirement, he loved to hang out with his buddies at Cecarelli Farm in Northford. Ken was an avid fisherman and shared this love with his kids and grandkids. He held an annual “fish caught” contest each year with his grandkids and son in law. He enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing in Maine and Vermont. His trip of a lifetime was when his daughter Sue took him fishing in Alaska. Father of George P. Glenn of Wallingford, Laurie A. Charboneau of Meriden, Robbin Powell and husband Arthur of East Haven, Susan M. Glenn of Portland, Oregon and Kenneth P. Glenn II of North Haven. Grandfather of Ashley A. Spurlock and her husband Steve of Palm Desert, CA, Peter C. Charboneau of Meriden, George L. Glenn, Jill Adamowski both of Wallingford, Mark and Daniel Glenn of Deleware, Athur J. Powell, Jessica Rodriguez both of Oxford and Katelyn M. Powell of East Haven. Great Grandfather of Nathan Glenn of Wallingford. Brother of Eleanor Sousa and Joan (Ralph) Piteo all of Florida. Cousin of Nancy Glenn Wilcox of North Haven, whom when together a good time was sure to ensue. Predeceased by his great grandson Jacob Spurlock and brothers William and Roy Glenn.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Sunday evening at 6:00 with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Family and friends may call from 3 until time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Conservation District – Southwest, 51 Mill Pond Rd., Hamden, CT 06514