HAVERHILL, MA: Douglas C. Glennie, 69, of Haverhill, died on December 31, 2014, at Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, Mass.
Born in Lawrence, and raised and educated in Andover, he was the son of the late C. Douglas and Gertrude (Crosby) Glennie. He graduated from Andover High School, Class of 1963, and attended University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Mr. Glennie served in the United States Army Reserve during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Mr. Glennie was employed in the milk plant and ice cream production for the family business, Glennie’s Diary, which was located in North Andover, Mass. Mr. Glennie was later employed at Foss Manufacturing, Covanta Inc., and Clear Harbor. He was most recently employed at Basement Systems of New Hampshire, from where he retired.
Mr. Glennie enjoyed reading and taking walks. He also enjoyed trips to the ocean, but most enjoyed the trips he took and time spent with family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Estelle V. (Goulet) Glennie; two sons, Steven Glennie of New Hampshire, and Douglas C. Glennie of Glen Falls, N.Y.; his stepson, Daniel Gorton of New Hampshire; his daughter-in-law, Kristin Gorton of Middleton, N.H.; his sister, Sandra Getgood of Brideport, Conn.; seven grandchildren, Jason Gorton, Jacob Gorton, Jared Gorton, Evan Gorton, Meghan Glennie, Nathan Glennie, and Cameron Glennie; and a niece and nephew. He was predeceased by his stepson, Stephen Gorton.
Calling hours and funeral service are private and under the direction of Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 395 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. For directions to our home or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.berubecomeau.com.
