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Katherine GLENNIE Obituary
GLENNIE, Katherine (Foley)
Katherine (Foley) Glennie, 87, of Rocky Hill, formerly of Newington, beloved wife of William Glennie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. Born on October 16, 1925 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Quigley Foley. Kay and her husband Bill enjoyed spending time between their two residents in Florida and Cape Cod. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Kay's greatest passion was spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her, especially "the girls" since she has known from an early age. Besides her husband William of 65 years, she is survived by five children, William Glennie Jr. (Janice) of FL, Connie Murphy of FL, Janice Glennie of Middletown, Martin Glennie (Carol) of Amston and Steven Glennie (Tatiana) of VA; nine grandchildren, Kelly, Kristin, Kevin, Caitlin, Rachael, Kara, Natasha, Jeffrey and Cecilia; also four great-grandchildren, Levy, Liam, Cole and Dylan. She was predeceased by her grandson Michael.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday June 19 at 11 a.m. at the Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill. Family and friends may call prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be private. Gifts may be made in her and her grandson Michaels' memory to: Make A Wish Foundation America, PO Box 6062, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, or wish.org/ To offer words of sympathy and for directions or floral tributes, please visit www.Brooklawnfuneralhome.com.
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Frances Patrissi
July 1, 2013
Dear Bill, Lots of good memories with our Ct "family" in Florida. Lucky us! Who would have thought we'd have it so good? Did Kay ever stop smiling? I always think of her that way as you must, also. Take care Love Fran
June 19, 2013
Dear Janice & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I did not know in time to attend the services this morning or I certainly would have been there to express my condolences in person.
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Donna Urban
June 19, 2013
Dear Mr.Glennie,
My deepest sympathies at this time.It's seems just like yesterday that we were like a big family at The Travelers.
My prayers are with you & your family.
Sincerely
Louise Dumais
Sue and Bob Broen
June 18, 2013
Kay was a very special, loving person. She always made everyone feel like family. We will miss her. Our heart goes out to the whole family.
Real & Dorothy Duteau
June 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathies at the loss of a very special and dear loved one who we had met at Corey and Kelly's wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will preserve our memory though the Make A Wish Foundation.
Dick & Jacque Jones
June 18, 2013
Our prayers go out for the whole Glennie family
Luke E. DiMaria and the Staff of Brooklawn Funeral Home/Giuliano-Sagarino
June 18, 2013
We extend our deepest sympathies at this time and thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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