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Suddenly at his home on Saturday August 8th, 2020 in his 71st year. Son of the late Ray and Ethel Glenn. Beloved husband of Helen Glenn for 26 years. Loving father of Connie (Glen Prentice), and Steve Glenn (Mary) and loving step-father of Judi Wyatt Bell (Ken Bell), Karyn Wyatt (Tim Wardle) and the late Glenn Wyatt. Dedicated grandfather of Caitlin Martorino, Jaiden Glenn, Steven Dalli, Ben Prentice (Brooke). Rebecca Prentice, Avery Bell (Eric), Harrison Bell (Anna), Naomi Bell (Rylan) and Twins Teagan & Carson Wardle and delighted great grandfather of Vera Prentice who brought lots of joy this past year. Devoted brother of Alison Blodgett, Gordon Glenn and the late Jane Glenn. Loving uncle to Jennifer Ito (Rich), Andrea (Dave Leich), Adam Blodgett (Leona) and Linda Harris (Andrew) and Ryan Glenn. Bill will be missed by many friends and extended family. He was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cobourg and a talented wood carver and a long time member of the Cobourg Carving Club. He loved horses and over the years raised the Canadian breed until his retirement. He was very proud of his family and delighted in their accomplishments. He and Helen have traveled to both the western and eastern coasts of Canada, but he was always happiest at home. His major goal was to reach his 70th birthday and he made it and now has made it to his heavenly home. “Well done my good and faithful servant” Matthew 25 vs. 21. The family wish to thank his many caregivers especially the dedicated staff at the dialysis unit at the Northumberland Hills Hospital. They are a very caring group including delivery of a homemade pie his last day at dialysis. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Grafton. If desired donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Northumberland Hills Hospital Dialysis Unit, Calvary Baptist Church or charity of your choice.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Kidney Foundation of Canada
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Dialysis Unit
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing Helen.He did very well as the obit. said with the medical condition he inherited. I liked his mom & dad very much also.
Dear Helen and family, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of Bill. We are all saddened by his passing and sorry that we didn't get to see Bill again. He always brought a smile to our faces with his never-ending stories and sense of humour. He will be missed by us all. Cristol, Mark, Peter and Debbie
My sincere condolence to Helen and her family.
Dear Connie and Steven, Thinking of you during this difficult period. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Sincere condolences.
We're sending the family of the Late William Glenn our deepest sympathy. We shall keep your family in our prayers. Special condolences to Avery and Eric.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Dialysis Unit
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great guy. I sat beside him at the CCC Woodcarver’s group. We would often talk about the way Cobourg was when we were young.
Helen, Connie and Steve, and families: We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
sorry to hear of Bill,s passing,went to high school with him,then after that he was my neighbour for many years,we shared a love for horses and farming,he was a very likeable person,we will meet again someday.
My sincere condolences. I will always remember Bill for his jovial spirit. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill , our thoughts and prayers go out to the family . Francis Hay
My condolences at the passing of Bill. I was shocked to hear of his loss. A gentleman always. Thinking of Helen and family during this difficult time.
My condolences.
Helen......I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing......I have thought of you both many times and remember of happy you both were....hold tight to memories for comfort....... lean on your friends and family for strength......always remember how much you are loved.
Helen and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. Scott and Dianne Tollan
So sorry to hear about the passing of Bill , my heartfelt condolences to Bills family and friends , he was a great cousin , always had a great sense of humour and a great laugh , he will be greatly missed by many
Our condolences to the family. We have known Bill since school and he will be missed. Rest in peace.
We are saddened by the news. Our hearts go out to the family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Dialysis Unit
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a very nice man and always took the time to say hello whenever we would meet him. He was always cheerful and had a great outlook on life. Our condolences to the family. We have lost a good man.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Calvary Baptist Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Dialysis Unit
Dear Helen & family: Please accept our condolences on Bill's passing. We have know Bill for such a short time as he was in dialysis with my Mom Nancy, his morning hello and friendly banter will be missed. Thinking of you all. Lynne & Emily Dinner Nancy DeLong
We were saddened to learn of Bill passing on, he was a great friend from the Wood Carving Club in Cobourg. We enjoyed many functions with Bill and Helen associated with the club, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Helen and family at this difficult time.
REST IN PEACE my friend sending My love to all his family he will truly be miss
Helen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed meeting you and Bill. He always brought a laugh and smiles to any occassion. I am sure many of his old horses where there waiting for his arrival.
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s death. May your wonderful memories give you strength at this time.
Ed and I will remember Bill as such a kind, cheerful and soft spoken gentleman. His many stories told in his quiet way, always brought a smile and a chuckle. He will be missed. Rest in peace. Helen...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Marnie
Our love to Connie(China) ,Glen, Ben and Rebecca at this difficult time. We are thinking of you and hope that all your good memories help you move through the loss.
We were very sad to hear about Bill's passing. He was a strong man of faith and we can rest in knowing he's now with his heavenly father. Keeping Bill's family in our prayers during this time.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad Connie, Steve & family. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bill was a wonderful friend to us. Very positive, humorous & interesting to spend time with. We will miss him lots. God be with Helen & all the family.
Dianne and I wish to express or deepest condolences on the passing of Bill. He was such a pleasant person to sit and spend time with. Our conversations were always enjoyable as Bill had many stories to tell. I will remember him as someone who always had a smile on his face and a good word to say. The night sky will be that much brighter with one more star in the heavens.
So sorry to hear about Bill, he was a good man. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this most difficult time.
Helen and family please accept my condolences. I enjoyed many visits with Bill when he would stop by the group home. May you feel God’s loving arms surrounding you and giving you comfort as you grieve and celebrate his life.
Dearest Helen: What sad news it was to hear about your precious husband Bill. I often think of you and Bill and always loved to see you when we were out and about town. Know that our prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days and may you be blessed with the peace that passes all understanding. With love and friendship. Christine Sills💐
So very sorry to hear of your loss We both send our condolences and sympathy to you and you family.
Helen, Alison and extended family. We want to send our sincere condolences at the passing of Bill. We will remember Bill for his great sense of humour and even better laugh. He always had a story to tell. Bill will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace Bill.
We will miss Bill..such a lovely person. Condolences to all
HELEN an familyOur thoughts an prayers are with everyone at the Sudden passing of Bill.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Dialysis Unit
Our sincere condolence to Helen and Family.Bill will be missed and his phone calls.
I will fondly remember all the sleigh-rides with his horses when we were young, and tobogganing on the big hill out back. He was always so kind. Rest in peace, Bill.
He was always a good friend. He will be missed by many. Always in our hearts.