Obituary of Timothy Glidden

GLIDDEN, Timothy Westwood (July 11, 1941 to December 6, 2013) After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Tim passed away peacefully at home in Kingsville with his loving wife Becky (Webster) Glidden at his side. Beloved son of the late May (Day - 2003) and the late Clare Glidden (1958) of Chatham. Dear brother of Susan Burton (London). Beloved Uncle to Shelley and Pat Blewett, Susanne McFadden and Sonya Borg, all of London. Great Uncle of Taylor and Brandon Blewett, Zachery and Nathan Borg. Son-in-law of the late Charles Webster (2011) and Virginia Webster (Wright - 2001). Special step-father of Bev Mills (Leamington). Adored Grampa Tim to Chloe and Kobe Mills. Dear brother-in-law of Ginger and Brian Pollard (Harrow), and the late Charles (2008) and Vera Webster. Affectionately known as Mr. Tim to Becky’s nieces and nephews Tracy, Tim, Spencer and Jordyn Ferriss (Harrow), Tim and Joanne Pollard (Whistler B.C.) and Aaron Pollard, Kristy and Nikky Varga (Harrow). Tim attended Public and High School in Chatham. He was a Graduate of London Teacher’s College and later furthered his Education at the University of Windsor where he achieved a BA and Masters Degrees in Education. During his teaching career with the Essex County School Board, Tim held many positions that included Teacher, Vice-Principal and Principal. Many students and staff from numerous area schools such as Kingsville, Blytheswood and Mount Carmel will remember Mr. Glidden as a Sports Enthusiast. Tim retired from the Essex County School Board after 35 years in 1996 and pursed his Passion – “the Game of Golf”. He was a member of Kingsville Golf & Country Club since 1971 where he served on the Board of Directors for 9 years. The “Glider” as he was known to his friends - was fortunate to share and enjoy his passion for golf with family and friends at his home course of Kingsville and also traveled abroad to experience his love of golf in the U.S., Scotland, Spain, Ireland, Bermuda and England. Tim’s positive attitude and enthusiastic outgoing personality will be missed by all who knew him. A member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Tim will be resting at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home 197 King St. W. Harrow. Visitation on Saturday from 7-9 p.m and Sunday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held on Monday December 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 210 King St. E. Harrow with Rev. Gene Lotz officiating. Interment at Christ Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Windsor-Essex 6038 Empress St. Windsor, ON N8T 1B5 or charity of your choice. You may send your online condolences to www.geraldasmith.ca