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Frederick Glavine Obituary
He was born in Somerville, January 11, 1935, a son of the late Thomas J. and Bridget T. (Galway) Glavine, and he lived in Billerica his entire life.
Mr. and Mrs. Glavine enjoyed more than 62 years of marriage. Mr. Glavine proudly served as a member of the US Army. He was the owner of Fred Glavine Construction and installed home foundations for over 50 years.
The first three-sport Varsity captain in the history of Billerica Memorial High School and a member of their sports Hall of Fame, Mr. Glavine was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events.
Besides his wife, Fred is survived by his daughter Debbie McBride and her husband John of Billerica, as well as his sons, Frederick Glavine Jr. of GA, Tom Glavine and his wife Christine of FL, and Mike Glavine and his wife Carissa of Lexington. He is also survived by his ten loving grandchildren and four great grandchildren to whom he was affectionately known as "Pa." He was the brother of the late John and Francis Glavin, William, Joseph, Gregory and James Glavine, and Margaret Nuttall.
A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish at St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd., Billerica at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Burial will take place in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Memorial contributions may be made to www.curechildhoodcancer.org Arrangements under the care of the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, Billerica. www.sweeneymemorialfh.com.
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Ken keefe.
August 2, 2024
A true friend and a great family man.
Bill
July 20, 2022
Threw my back out putting a hockey puck on your headstone. Either you hit me with a jolt from beyond or as you always told me I'm a walking workman's comp case. Still missing you buddy
Bob Dumont, Colorado Springs
October 27, 2021
Millie and family, I just saw the news of Fred's passing here in Colorado. I have fond memories of working with Fred for many years. Putting the pool in on Treble Cove, coffee at Dunkin Donuts, a late dinner at Friendly´s while plowing snow at the Billerica schools and pouring concrete late into the night during the worst of weather. In all my time with Fred he had nothing but positive comments about you and the family. He had a wonderful smile and a great outlook on life. Certainly, someone we should all proudly emulate. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Bill macdonald
September 30, 2021
Fred glavine was everything a man should be. Hard working great family man and all around great guy. Thanks for years of friendship. The man was a legend.
Ken Keefe.
September 7, 2021
Millie and family. I just learned of Fred´s passing, and I am heartbroken. I would like to offer my condolences to you and the entire family. Love you all. Ken Keefe.
Jeff and Chrissie Bogart
August 11, 2021
Our sincerest condolences. I had the pleasure of meeting your dad . What a special relationship you had. He lived an extraordinary life. May he rest in peace.
Jessica Ennion Williams
August 10, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Glavine. He was a large part of my childhood hanging out with Jen and I know how much he means to your whole family. I am so sorry and thinking of Mrs. Glavine and the awesome family they created together. Love to you all.
Dan & Carol Catanzano
August 9, 2021
To Millie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Fred was a truly good person and genuine family man true and true. All will miss him. God Bless.
Ed Durkin
August 9, 2021
Tom, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I have been a fan of your career with the Atlanta Braves since growing up next door in Chelmsford. May you take solace in knowing that you now have an angel above watching over you and your family. God Bless
William Faulkner
August 8, 2021
God bless so sorry for your loss. William Faulkner ABR CONCRETE Foundation
Fred Fraize
August 8, 2021
I worked with Fred for many many years. He set an example for me. Fred's family was everything to him. I worked with him under some of the coldest most difficult conditions. He did this to support the people he loved. He is a man I always looked up to and tried to copy his family values. Terrible lose for all that knew him. Thanks Fred for what you taught me. God Bless.
Jeffrey
August 7, 2021
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad
Jerry and Carolyn Crowdus
August 7, 2021
Prayers and thoughts for the family during this difficult time. May God bless you all in a special way
Barry Marshall
August 6, 2021
I know the pain of losing a wonderful man and from all that I have heard of Mr. Fred, he was one in a million. We should look at his legacy of love and hard work and know he has influenced many through his life. His good life will remain a memorial forever.
Jillinn and Sharon Taylor
August 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Kim Morrow
August 6, 2021
To Tom and his family, I am so sorry for the loss of your FATHER. You are in my prayers, heart and thoughts.
Kim from Gaston SC
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