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Tamela Cozette Glenn
1960 - 2014
Tamela Cozette Glenn
1960 - 2014
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BORN
1960
DIED
2014
Tamela Glenn Obituary
Tamela related to all animals, but had a special affinity for dogs and horses.
Tamela had Summa Cum Laude college degrees in Philosophy and Art. She received the Virtue Award for Outstanding Student; Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. After college, Tamela lived in New York City working as a writer's assistant for avant guard poet, Jim Carroll. She was an artist: painter, actress, writer, singer-songwriter & wildlife photographer. She created the Theatre of the Silver Dragon, Orono, ME for children. As the Artistic Director she wrote and directed her original plays for young actors. Her primary objective was to increase their vocal projection, comfort level on stage and benefit them in future employment involving public speaking. Tamela created the Spiraling Path Home Daily Inspirational blog featuring original, artistic photo-images, film reviews, and articles on spirituality and well-being.
During her journey as an artist she discovered her passion for the healing arts especially in the area of eldercare. She became a Nationally Certified, Maine Licensed Body Worker specializing in Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional (trauma) Release. Her practice was focused on acute and chronic pain management and recovery, facilitating emotional and physical trauma release, including birth trauma; and enhancing general wellness. Tamela did on-site Therapeutic Massage at Dirigo Pines Retirement Community, Orono, ME. She traveled to England studying McTimoney-Corely Spinal Therapy, Vibromuscular Harmonization and the Equine Touch, and worked extensively treating sporting horses (and humans and dogs) throughout the UK.
A friend described her as being open-hearted and very wise. When she died, Tamela was in the process of applying for graduate school in the field of social work so she could become a better advocate for the health and wellbeing of the elderly.
Tamela is predeceased by her father, Rollin C. Glenn, and survived by her mother, Betty Glenn, her sister Holly Glenn Denton, her brother Wade R. Glenn, her nephew Ryan Robert Cahill, and neice Zahrah Wabiha Glenn.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th, at 3:00 PM at the Birmingham Funeral Home in Old Town, ME.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tamela's memory to the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, 263 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Norman Yamada
May 6, 2014
I have just found out about your loss -- I'm shocked and very sad.
I was a close friend of Tamela's in the early 1990s; I lived next door to her in Inwood; and visited her once in Maine in 1994, when I met Betty at Thanksgiving. We kept track of each other; I last saw her in 2009 when she came down to New York to attend Jim Carroll's funeral.
There's nothing I can say except that Tamela was/is an important part of my life; and that I will miss her greatly.
Kris Bridges
March 15, 2014
I remember Tamela from the early 90's. She was an amazing artist and singer. My band performed with hers around Halloween one year and I'll never forget her amazing performance. She was a truly talented person. We are all lucky to have shared in her life in some small way. My condolences to her family and close friends.
Donna Kraft-Smith
March 7, 2014
I will miss Tamela...I was her one of her first mentors in massage therapy..she helped me create a video about yoga & massage when I was recovering from my own accident by being hit by a car...it helped me heal alot...I'll never forget her creativity , beauty & spark.
I'm so sorry for our loss..
Jean Kahn
March 6, 2014
I want to express my deep sadness , shock and sincere condolences to Tamela'a Family as well as to all who knew Tamela . I was lucky to have experienced her many gifts and can't express how deeply she touched me and helped me to open so many doors to a better life
She was a gift to all who were lucky enough to have had her in our lives no matter how briefly
I trust she is still watching over those she cared about and cared for she touched so many in so short a life I will never forget and will always be thankful she came into my life .
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Vernita Leins
March 6, 2014
To Tamela's Family...I just learned of the loss of Tamela to this world...she was a talented young woman who shared her heart and compassion with so many...as her Reiki Master Teacher, I was privileged to share in her healing gift...she touched so many souls in her all too short a time with us...animals and humans alike are fortunate to have experienced and benefited from her beautiful heart...may her spirit be an inspiration to us all...may her candle forever shine!
March 6, 2014
Dear Betsy, It was with sadness and disbelief that I read about Tamela's passing. I met with her for therapeutic treatment. How kind and gentle she was, so reminiscent of you when a teacher of our children at Asa Adams. Please know that my family sends their condolences.
Mary Jo Sanger, Orono and St. Augustine, Florida
Sharon Zolper
March 5, 2014
Dear Mrs. Glenn, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I worked with Tamela at Penobscot Theatre and enjoyed her wonderful spirit and talent on the stage. She touched so many people's lives and I am grateful that she touched mine. With love,
Amy Blease Melanson
March 3, 2014
Mrs Glenn,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Tamala's passing. She was such a passionate creative person. I'll never forget the play she wrote for my six grade class at Asa C Adams. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Amy Blease Melanson
March 1, 2014
Dear Mrs. Glenn and Family,
Please know that the beauty and brilliance that was Tamela will be remembered by me, and by both my sons, for the rest of our lives. She gave the gift of theater to Joe and Sam, and rescued them at a time when their lives were in an upheaval... and by helping them, she rescued me as well. Tamela was the most luminous human being I have ever known, and I always saw her as part faerie queen. Her lightness, her quickness, her beautiful voice, and her elusiveness. Not one to be contained for long. I have not been able to stop thinking about her. I will always miss her, and I will be forever grateful for the gift that Tamela was to my family. Much, much love to all of you,
Laurie Beal
Betsy Graves Rose
February 26, 2014
Dear Mrs. Glenn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tamela was a wonderful teacher to my children, who were part of her theater group. She was such an accomplished and thoughtful person and touched so many lives. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie Clark
February 26, 2014
Dearest Betsy & Family - I just wanted to take a moment to tell you all how sorry I am for your loss of Tamela. She has always remained in my heart and I cherished the days I had with her. I know she means so much to you and I also know how much you all meant to her. Although I cannot be there today, I am there in spirit. I will be sending you a card in the mail very soon, but until then, please know how much she meant to me and how special she really is! With love, Charlie 28 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
David Minichan
February 26, 2014
Aunt Betty, Holly, Wade…
My heart goes out to you and my prayers.
February 25, 2014
Aunt Betty, Holly, Wade...my prayers are with you. I, unfortunately, never go to meet Tammy but the loss is still the same.
Leta Edwards
February 25, 2014
Miss Betty, Holly, Wade,
I know the depth of your sorrow is more than seems bearable. I am praying for you: for your loss, your grief, your healing, and your peace.
February 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss.
Cindy Andrews
Ocala, Florida
Michael Fournier
February 25, 2014
Tammy was a great person and her love for life was a great gift that she shared with all that knew her.
O'Connell family
February 25, 2014
Please accept our kind regards and condolences on your loss. Our girls loved Tamela and her work with the Silver Dragon Theater. Her work with the theater is a cherished memory.
Val O'Bannon
February 24, 2014
What a beautiful legacy Tamela left us. I pray for the comfort and peace of all who Tam loved. Thank-you for posting all the photos.
Scott Whitney
February 24, 2014
Thanks for your guiding light.
May you achieve great peace and joy.
February 24, 2014
Tamela was the sweetest kindest person
I knew. Her Spiraling Path Home blog
was a godsend; a fine work of are.
Mona Blake Garner
February 24, 2014
I was a student of Mrs. Glenn at Asa Adams school. So sorry for your loss.
Gloria Nelson
February 24, 2014
To Family and Friends of Tamela
My deepest sympathy no doubt Tamela loved horses because of the freedom they represent. Please draw comfort in the Almighty promise that soon we all will be free from sickness and death.
My warmest thoughts,
Gloria
Meredith Kirkmann
February 24, 2014
Tamela was a wonderful mentor to me and to so many of my fellow students. I had the pleasure to be in many of her plays at the Theater of the Silver Dragon. She will be horribly missed. I'm so sorry for her family and friends.
Mitzi Rogers
February 24, 2014
May you hold the memories of Tamela close to your heart. Was sadden to read of her passing ,Tamela was a regular shopper at the store I work at and she would come on a weekly basis strolling the ailse's looking for that unique fun item to purchase scarves hats or a great bag. We will miss her warm smile and that hello she gave to all of us. Mitzi Rogers and staff Tjmaxx.
Nancy Soule Marks
February 23, 2014
I was in Mrs. Glenn's 6th grade when Tamela directed us in Follow the Rainbow. It was certainly a highlight of my grade school years and I have many fond and vividly colorful memories of it and of her. She was truly a bright light. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Susan Hillman Major
February 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to Middle and High School with Tamela and she was one of my dearest friends.Tamela was a beautiful person inside and out She had a quick wit, a smart mind, and a very kind heart. Although we went our separate ways after High School, I have always valued the good times we spent together, whether talking on the phone or her helping me learn how to ride one of her dear horses. Tammy, you will be greatly missed <3
Caitlin Harrison
February 23, 2014
Tamela was my mentor and teacher when I was in high school. She encouraged me to go to college early and to pursue theatre while I was there. She was one of the first adults I encountered as a young person who made me feel ok to be different, to like the things I liked and to let my freak flag fly.
I miss her terribly.
Marisue Pickering
February 23, 2014
Tamela was a dear friend who was a great gift to many people. I will miss her terribly and offer my sympathy to her all her family.
Liz Robbins
February 23, 2014
I will remember Tamela's creativity and courage for going out into the world to try new things when many of us stayed within the safety of the University. My thoughts are with her family and friends in Maine.
February 23, 2014
I worked with her several times at Penobscot Theater, she was talented, wonderful and lovely. I'm shocked at her passing. My heart goes out to her friends and family
February 22, 2014
For all the people of all ages whom Tamara positively touched in so many ways, Thank You. A uniquely gifted woman who devoted herself to differing areas of Care, her death leaves a void unlikely to be filled anytime soon. May she be at peace.
Shaun Dowd
February 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Marc Larrivee
February 22, 2014
I was a Philosophy student at Orono when Tamela was and by comparison, not a very good one. I was present when she received the Virtue Award, and while I did not know her well, it was apparent how talented she was. As a Social Worker now living in Vancouver, I was saddened to see Tamela will not be able to pursue graduate work in Social Work as she had planned. I am sure she would have contributed a great deal, as she already had to the world in many other ways. My condolences go out to all she touched.
Paula and Craig Dickinson
February 22, 2014
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Tamela's passing. Though I only had contact with Tamela briefly when many years ago she directed and choreographed a play “Follow the Rainbow” which she had written for her mother's 6th grade reading class, I was impressed with her creative talent and her caring ways with the children. I know that the experience was one of our daughter Julie's treasured memories from her years at Asa Adams Elementary School. It certainly sounds like Tamela's creative talent and compassion for others continued as she embraced life and “followed the rainbow”. Craig and I send our heartfelt sympathy to Betsy and family.
Paula and Craig Dickinson
Michael&Cheryl Dorr
February 22, 2014
Our hearts and prayers go out to you now at this time of Tamelas passing. May she find peace and love in her forever home. We are so sorry....
Julie Lisnet
February 22, 2014
My heart has been extremely heavy since hearing of Tamela's passing. She was a schoolmate at U Maine, a fellow Penobscot Theatre actor and for a time a colleague actor/director at Ten Bucks Theatre. Tamela was an incredibly multi-faceted and multi-talented human being. She was constantly learning and challenging herself and sharing her amazing gifts with those around her, whether through theatre, singing, writing and her amazing healing work. I had not seen Tamela in several years, but was comforted to know she was there. My condolences to her family, friends and to the many, many lives she touched. Truly Tamela was a human being that left the world a much better place. We should all be so fortunate to have that said of us.
J H
February 22, 2014
I took a few years of theater with Tamela in middle school. She was a great teacher and I'm sorry to hear of her death.
Barbara Steller
February 22, 2014
My heart aches!!!! Thank you for all you have done for each and every person who had the pleasure to meet you.
Jann Jones
February 22, 2014
Words cannot describe the beauty of Tamela's spirit and her gifts she shared so generously. My life and the lives of so many have been changed by her body work. It is with gratitude that I send this but with a heart so heavy....love you LaLa! May your flight with the angels be joyous...Jann
Lenore Tipping
February 22, 2014
We are saddened to learn of Tamela's passing. Her caring work with young actors in Orono influenced the lives of many children, including our son, who now uses his public speaking skills in the state legislature. We are grateful to Tamela and we remember her fondly. Our hearts go out to her family and to all who knew her.
Phyllis Havens
February 22, 2014
I worked briefly with Tamela at RiverCityTherapy and Wellness Center several years ago and found her just amazingly attractive on so many levels. When my teenage daughter was having some health problems, I brought her to Tamela, who was so very sensitive and caring. We are all at a great loss now in this world without her. Such a deep tragedy. My most heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to all her family and closest friends.
sofia wilder
February 22, 2014
Tamela was unique and talented and a woman with a large and caring heart. This is a shock and a sadness that is very heartbreaking. My daughter and her friends were very much influenced by her theatre endeavors. She helped me with my theatre work. My condolences to her family. I'm so very sad about this.
Jay Skriletz
February 22, 2014
Tamela's spirit and her embrace of life will continue on in our remembrance and as our inspiration. My condolences to her family and friends for their loss of Tamela's daily presence. Tamela had been a classmate at UMaine and an occasional colleague at PTC and her great and caring soul left a lasting impression. Tamela truly made the world more wonderful by her being in it.
Michael Howard
February 22, 2014
Tamela was a student of mine when we presented her with the Virtue Award as the outstanding student in philosophy at the University of Maine. She had many talents, but in particular she had the ability for graduate study in philosophy, and could have been a fine philosophy teacher if she had chosen to go in that direction. I'm very saddened to hear of her passing, and offer my condolences to the family.
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