In Celebration of

Glenn E. Wright

September 9, 1935 -  July 17, 2019

We announce with great sadness the passing of a dear husband, father and grandpa Glenn, at the family cottage on Rice Lake, on July 17, 2019. Survived by his loving wife Mary Anne, his three sons, their wives and children Peter (Stephanie, Victoria, David), Andy (Erin, Honor, Willow) and John (Maureen, Avalyn). Glenn is also survived by his beloved siblings Ron Wright, Deane Wright, Helen Hewgill, and Ruth Langdon and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A leader in life both professionally and personally, Glenn’s calming, kind presence will be missed by his family, friends, former colleagues, art group, and the Scouting community. Glenn was a true teacher - patient, trusting, honest, open minded- and he would always see and bring the best out of people. He loved working with youth and started his teaching career in a one room school house teaching grades 1-8. His career with the Toronto District School Board spanned over 35 years, and after retiring he tutored students struggling with math and language for another 10 years. He loved both family and community, and volunteered his time to countless endeavors over his 84 years - including coaching with various sports clubs and school teams, Habitat for Humanity, Scouts Canada, St. Luke’s United Church and chess classes.
Glenn radiated positivity, loved to laugh and thoroughly enjoyed a good competitive card game. Despite spending the majority of his life living in the city of Toronto, his formative years on the Wright family farm in the town of Maxwell (Grey County) clearly established the foundation for his love of the outdoors, his incredible work ethic, the importance he placed on being active, his consistent and steady nature, and his dedication to supporting everyone in his community.

He was a wonderful man – husband, father, grandfather and friend- and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street W., Etobicoke (between Kipling and Islington Ave) on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke, at 11:00 a.m.

Guestbook 

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Laura Carre (Goddaughter)

Entered July 18, 2019

Uncle Glenn was one of the calmest, kindest people I know. He was always happy to teach and happy to learn. There are no words to say how much he’ll be missed.

Stephen Burnie 

Entered July 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss. I have many happy memories with Glenn and the rest of your family growing up. He influenced many lives, and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with him and your family in this difficult time.

The Dawson’s (Former Ivey Lane neighbours)

Entered July 18, 2019 from Winnipeg, Manitoba

It is with great sadness when we heard of Glenn’s passing. Over the years on the Lake we loved seeing Glenn and Mary Ann arrive at the cottage and the conversations at neighbour summer parties, we remember Glenn as a positive fun loving man! Our thoughts are with you Mary Ann and your family at this time! Sending love!
Al, Fiona, Taylor and Delaney Dawson

The Dawson Family (Friend)

Entered July 18, 2019 from Winnipeg

Our deepest condolences to Mary Ann and the family. We will fondly remember Glen for always having time to see how his neighbours are doing and always interested in the excitement happening on Ivey Lane.

Fiona, Al, Taylor and Delaney

David Burnie (Cub, Scout and Venturer)

Entered July 18, 2019 from Toronto

I first knew Glenn as Akela at our local Cub Scout troop at St. Luke’s United Church. Glenn was a kind and warm leader who gave countless hours to help us grow and develop. Thanks Akela for wonderful memories and for being an important part of my childhood. Mary Anne, Peter, Andy, John and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Life Stories 

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Jeff Langdon (Nephew)

Entered July 19, 2019 from Burlington

As Ruth Langdon’s son (Glenn’s sister), I had the good fortune to be able to call Glenn my uncle. While reflecting on how I knew Glenn I couldn’t help but think about all the traditions my family enjoyed with him as those were the most common times I interacted with him growing up. Through my life I was at many Christmas dinners/weddings as examples of such occasions (the Wright family is big), and I always remember him as equally engaging every time I would see him.

Glenn had a wonderful way of making me feel (like I think he did most people) that he was anxious to hear what you had to say. For me, a lengthy amount of time would often pass before we were able to catch up on life and each time his interest in what I had to say was as genuine as the last time we met.

I never recall a topic he didn’t want to cover, a local or world event he didn’t want to debate, and never left a conversation with me where I felt like he wasn’t rooting for me in life. A rare quality I remember most of all. With no doubt, these were fine elements that I am sure made Glenn a great teacher and coach to so many people.

I will miss those moments with Uncle Glenn.

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