Obituaries

My deepest condolences to Glen's family and friends. Sadly missed, sweetly cherished.

My wish is to explain my lifelong friendship I had with Glen. It’s taken a couple of weeks to consolidate this idea because how do you explain a friendship that was at least sixty-five plus years old. We first met when we were about six years old in a new subdivision with lots of construction materials. One of those materials were paint lids. We discovered that if you throw them, they will act like flying saucers. One of my throws hit Glen in the head which led to some blood. It was that day we became blood brothers. All through primary school years we played, bicycled and swam together. In our early teen years, we even went to karate together. Around fifteen years old I bought a minibike for $100’s. For brevity’s sake let’s just say there was lots of fun, laughter and wonderful memories. We talked about those memories for decades afterwards. This led us both into buying our first motorcycles. His was a small cc Kawasaki and mine a small cc Yamaha. Again, the fun, laughter and memories. Then came the teenage dating years. I remember the time when Glen introduced a very shy, pretty, young lady who had a beautiful smile and a cute laugh. She became his wife of 45 years. I was his best man and he was mine. Life moved on and all through the mortgage years I looked forward to his jokes either by phone or by email. What stands out to me is his affinity to remember details like the “Far Side” comics. Again, the humour and the laughter. If you had the privilege to meet or know Glen, you would soon know that there was going to be a smirk, a smile and then a joke, in that order. Depending on how well you knew him determined the time span between all three of those events. He was a true gentleman, never presumptuous, never entitled. Always courteous, kind, thoughtful, caring, polite, modest and well mannered. Whether you were friends with Glen, worked with Glen, worked for Glen or just having a pint with Glen across the table, you would have discovered the same attributes. Everyone liked him. As a little boy I knew the first day that we threw paint tin lids at each other that this was a good person and a great friend to have. I cherished every moment I had with him all those years. Last summer I convinced him to come out to the Okanagan for his birthday after almost two decades of asking. Again, we bicycled, swam and laughed together just like we did in our earlier years. Precious memories. Glen missed out in his senior years which makes me even more melancholy. The pain and sorrow we feel for the ones we care about and our loved ones, is the price we pay for their friendship. About a month before Glen’s passing I flew out to Regina for several days, to be by his hospital bedside. Our last afternoon together was the 2025 Grey Cup which was to start in the late afternoon. I asked him if he wanted to watch the game. After all who isn’t a Rider fan. His answer was surprising to me but in hindsight truly poignant. He said, “No thanks”. Of course he wouldn’t. He had more immediate and larger issues to think about. This was his journey, not mine. We talked about everything and talked about nothing, one on one. Even then I was amazed at his uncanny ability to remember peoples’ names and details of long ago. It was getting late and he was getting tired so I asked him, “when it becomes my turn, will you look for me?” He replied, “I’m going to find Charmaine first”. That was who Glen was; loyal, honest, kind and caring. He will always be missed by many and fondly remembered by all. Until we meet again.

Even though I didn't know Glen very well until a couple of years ago we discovered that we attended the same public & high schools for a short while. Marion McVeety & Campbell Collegiate being in the same grade as my older sister Susan Gardiner.

I was fortunate enough to be acquainted with Glen through the Eagles Club, Serbian Club, Victoria Club and last but not least the Corner Pub Schooner Social Club at the Seven Oaks Hotel. Glen was a great sociable person with lots of knowledge and quick to hit the Google button to confirm any bits of useful or non useful information. His wealth of knowledge, humour and kindness will be forever missed. Rest In Peace My Friend!

My condolences to the Baker Family

Pat Monaghan

I am saddened by the news of the death of my friend Glenn. He will be missed but the memory of his friendship will stay with me always. Til we meet again.

Glen was such a great person to be around. Always friendly kind and generous. I loved talking with Glen there were always such good laughs along with just day to day conversation. I'm so sorry he is gone but i'm so glad I had the opportunity to share laughs with such an amazing guy while he was here. My condolences go out to all his family and friends. He truly will be missed

Glen was a great guy worked together at Sears for a few years. RIP Glen

Glenn was a great friend. My thoughts go out to his family.

Glen was a dear friend. We had some great discussions and laughs at lunch. I will miss bringing treats for him and knowing he stopped by when I was gone home from work cause he always left me a treat. RIP my friend. Heaven has a new angel.😇

Glen was my boss at Sears for a short time. I did not get to know him very well but what I did know was that he was very kind. Please accept my condolences.