IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Glenn Edward
Runnels
July 27, 1943 – October 6, 2014
Obituary
Acton, Maine:
Glenn E. Runnels, age 71, of Acton, Maine, died Monday, October 6, 2014, peacefully at the home he so lovingly built for his family, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Born in Rochester, NH, the son of Othello and Pearl (Wilkinson) Runnels, he was raised in Milton Mills, NH, attending Nute High School and serving in the United States Army, in the Korean Conflict. Most of his life was spent in the Milton, NH, Wolfeboro, NH and Acton, Maine area, where he worked for Diamond National before opening Glenn's Surplus Sales Stores in Wolfeboro, NH and West Ossipee, NH, which he operated for several years.
Glenn volunteered with the Wakefield, NH and Acton, ME fire and ambulance services before he returned to school, graduating from SMTC as a Respiratory Therapist, working at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH and Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, NH.
When not working, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping with the grandchildren brought him his greatest pleasure. Many years were spent restoring Hudson's, military vehicles and most recently his 1960 Lincoln Continental convertible.
Glenn is an honorary member of Vietnam Veterans of America, a past member of the American Legion.
Survived by his wife of forty years: Jane (Elliott) Runnels of Acton, ME, two daughters: Llanna and husband Robert Griffin of Acton, ME, Wenona and husband James Holmes of Tuftonboro, five grandchildren: Darion and Ashley Holmes of Tuftonboro, Morgan Morrow, who spent the last six months tending to his every need, Isabella Morrow and Connor Griffin of Acton, ME, also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by a sister: June Horn of Milton NH and a brother Robert Runnels of Acton, ME.
Calling hours are Friday, October 10, 2014 from 10-12 noon at Peaslee Funeral Home, 2079 Wakefield Road in Sanbornville, NH. A graveside service will follow at 1:00pm at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale, Maine, with military honors by the United States Army. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice.
Glenn E. Runnels, age 71, of Acton, Maine, died Monday, October 6, 2014, peacefully at the home he so lovingly built for his family, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Born in Rochester, NH, the son of Othello and Pearl (Wilkinson) Runnels, he was raised in Milton Mills, NH, attending Nute High School and serving in the United States Army, in the Korean Conflict. Most of his life was spent in the Milton, NH, Wolfeboro, NH and Acton, Maine area, where he worked for Diamond National before opening Glenn's Surplus Sales Stores in Wolfeboro, NH and West Ossipee, NH, which he operated for several years.
Glenn volunteered with the Wakefield, NH and Acton, ME fire and ambulance services before he returned to school, graduating from SMTC as a Respiratory Therapist, working at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH and Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, NH.
When not working, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping with the grandchildren brought him his greatest pleasure. Many years were spent restoring Hudson's, military vehicles and most recently his 1960 Lincoln Continental convertible.
Glenn is an honorary member of Vietnam Veterans of America, a past member of the American Legion.
Survived by his wife of forty years: Jane (Elliott) Runnels of Acton, ME, two daughters: Llanna and husband Robert Griffin of Acton, ME, Wenona and husband James Holmes of Tuftonboro, five grandchildren: Darion and Ashley Holmes of Tuftonboro, Morgan Morrow, who spent the last six months tending to his every need, Isabella Morrow and Connor Griffin of Acton, ME, also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by a sister: June Horn of Milton NH and a brother Robert Runnels of Acton, ME.
Calling hours are Friday, October 10, 2014 from 10-12 noon at Peaslee Funeral Home, 2079 Wakefield Road in Sanbornville, NH. A graveside service will follow at 1:00pm at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale, Maine, with military honors by the United States Army. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice.
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