William W. Glidden (1943-2016)

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WINSLOW – William “Bill” W. Glidden died unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Aug. 28, 2016 at the age of 73.

William Glidden
William Glidden

Bill was born on Jan. 28, 1943, in Waterville,  to Clifton and Doris (Hapworth) Glidden. He graduated from Winslow High School, and then attended Berkshire Christian College before serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Lily Cady, the love of his life, in 1990. Bill retired from Central Maine Power in 2004, where he had worked for 35 years as a meter technician.

Bill was an accomplished musician, playing trumpet and bass guitar, and had a wonderful singing voice. Over the years Bill played with several bands, including the R.B. Hall Band and several country bands. Bill was generous with his time and talent, playing frequently at church and in area nursing homes. He was an intelligent and witty individual who loved to debate Biblical philosophy and discuss current events.

Bill is survived by his wife Lily Glidden; son, William Jeffrey Glidden of Florida and his two children; step children, Laurie Bourgoin and husband Eric, Steve Pottle and wife Kim, and Wayne Harmon ll and wife Nicole; his six grandchildren Danielle, Dylan, Lindsay, Morgan, Sierra, and Aaron; his great-grandson, Ayden; his brother, Clifton Glidden, Jr. and wife Sandra of Virginia; his nephew, Clifton Glidden lll “Skip” and his partner Mary Erickson; his nephew Mark Glidden and wife Sheryl, his niece, Sherri Corbin and husband Victor; his niece Doraine Glidden; and several great nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents and a very dear friend, Bob Holt.

The family would like to thank the staff at Maine Medical Center for their skilled and compassionate care. Special thanks to Chaplain Abby for her ministry of word and song.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Sept. 10th, 2016 at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, 10 Pleasant Street, Waterville, with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. Rev. Michael Alex will perform the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bill’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lakeside Advent Campground Association, William Glidden Memorial Scholarship, Attn: Benita Alley, Treasurer, PO Box 142, Beals, ME 04611.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.

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