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Glenn, John Charles


    John Charles Glenn of 6419 Cty. Hwy. 18, son of Jack and Kathryn Siders Glenn died September 23, 2008 following a construction accident.

        


          He was born February 12, 1957 in Quantico, VA and was educated in Virginia schools, where he was a varsity athlete in wrestling and football.  He attended Virginia Commonwealth University in the Pre-Med Program.  In 1980 he moved to Central New York and began his employment with Upstate Office Equipment, where he was employed until his death.           John was an active member of the Society for Creative Anachronism for 27 years, a member and Past Master of Sanger Lodge # 129 F & AM, a member of Alliance Lodge # 1097 F & AM, and was an enthusiastic volunteer for the Great American Irish Festival.          For all his involvement in organizations and community, the center of his universe were his beloved ladies, Loie Hodge, his companion of 25 years and Rosemary Mink, his companion of 20 years.  Their union was solemnized on May 4, 1991 in a ceremony attended by family and friends, and was a relationship full of passion and romance, laughter and love to the last.          He is survived by his ladies, Loie and Rosemary; his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Kris Glenn of Broadway, VA; his sons John and Justin; his granddaughter, Olivia; and his beloved pug, Ping.          Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1-5 PM at the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, 365 W. Main St., West Winfield.  Sanger Lodge will conduct a ritualistic service on Saturday at 4:45 pm at the funeral home.  A Memorial Service will follow at 5:00 PM with Rev. Michael Reynolds, officiating.  A potluck will immediately follow services at the Winfield Lodge, 384 W. Main St., West Winfield.  Dishes may be dropped off anytime between 1 and 5:00 PM.

          John’s family and friends would like to express their appreciation to those who tried so valiantly to help John—the members of the Leonardsville, Brookfield and West Winfield EMTs and ambulance crews; the staff at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, particularly Dr. Soults and the ICU nurses—Paul, Jennifer and especially Andrea; and the members of the organ transplant team who were so grateful for John’s bequest and made  his death into a gift of life.  And to our household and friends who helped us these past days, our unending gratitude.

        In lieu of floral offerings please make your donation in his memory to one of the organizations above or to the charity of your choice
 

 

Posted by DFWE Funeral Homes on September 23, 2008 04:36 PM |

Messages of Sympathy

I was saddened to be unable to attend his tribute. Having been on staff at an SCA event planned for the same day, we were all touched as person after person came and said "Would you mind if I said something, sang a song in his honor...?"

A place setting was set and left empty in his honor. A candle burned all day in respect. And not a person attended who didn't perform some service, and all in his memory. We have been blessed by the presence of this man in our lives, and everyone feels the loss. I heard many new stories of Duke Sir Morguhn, which we'll all treasure.

Aoife

Posted by: Dame Aoife Finn | September 28, 2008 08:21 AM

Milord,

Those were wonderful years when we dragged the East into admitting you could fight with steel. And what a joy it was to create something new, something different, and to make it work.

I will never forget you, the support you gave me in our efforts, and your willingness to let this idealistic idiot run wild. You definitely added something to my life that I'll always appreciate. I only hope that I kept up my end of the bargain half as well.

Posted by: Don Justinian of Rakovec | September 27, 2008 11:11 AM

The first high-level SCA combat I ever saw featured Duke Morguhn. I was impressed by his bearing, his talent, and his wonderful style, and I still remember being stunned by what I saw. I only knew him by reputation, but my heart goes out to his ladies, his children, and his household. May God bless and keep them safe in this dreadful hour.

Mistress Sarah Davies
Bergental, East

Posted by: Lisa Evans | September 26, 2008 10:32 PM

I can recall the first time I met him- long ago- in the East Kingdom. He was a young fighter then. His sincerity and warmth made a lasting impression on me. When I moved to the Middle, I would see him most often at Pennsic, and we would renew our acquaintance.I have great respect for him. My sincere condolences to his family. I shall miss him as will his many friends.

Posted by: Dirk Edward of Frisia | September 26, 2008 04:56 PM

I don't have enough words to express my sorrow at the loss of this wonderful man. I met him so many years ago that I can't even remember, but certainly more than 20, possibly more than 25 years ago now. His death is a tremendous loss to all whose lives he touched, and all I can do is thank his ladies and the family for making sure that he was able to help others through his death.

There is something comforting in believing that his brave heart continues to beat on, doing what he was so good at: helping someone else.

TSivia (Ealdormere)

Posted by: TSivia bas Tamara v'Amberview, O.L. | September 25, 2008 08:09 PM

Farewell my brother

Posted by: Lord Angus MacDubh | September 25, 2008 05:58 PM

A bright star falls, the clouds weep as the heavens open.
May the strength of the Almighty be with you, and may we all pass through this sadness into the joy of remembering a truly wonderful life.
Thining of all of you and keeping you all in prayers.
Glynis

Posted by: THL Glynis of the Inn: House Clovenshield | September 25, 2008 02:33 PM

All of us in Atenveldt are saddened to hear of the passing of Duke Morguhn. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Posted by: Vallawulf Rurikson | September 25, 2008 12:17 PM

I was so saddened to hear about this. Please know I send my warmest, comforting, healing vibes to all the family. Morguhn will live on in our memories.

Hugs,
Elspeth

Posted by: Elspeth Keyfe | September 25, 2008 12:06 PM

I send my meditations to the family. Cynthia ( L. Marcharit.

Posted by: Cynthia ( L. Marcharit). | September 25, 2008 11:29 AM

While my knowledge of John was primarily through the SCA, in reading the many posts on the internet after his passing, I can see his mundane life mirrored his SCA life in many ways.

He will be sorely missed by those of us whose lives he touched. I am honored to have called him friend. I am sure I would not be the man I am today without his inspiration and guidance.

To his family, my deepest condolences. I wish you stregnth, peace and laughter. I am unable to be at the funeral home, but I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: David Hassinger/Aengus MacBain | September 25, 2008 11:07 AM

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