Edward P. Glynn

Edward Patrick Glynn was born on March 4, 1932, the eldest of 8 children to Myles and Mary (nee Hession) Glynn in Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, County Galway, Ireland.

His younger siblings include Julia "Judy" Larkin, Martin "Mattie" Glynn of Ireland, Patrick Glynn, John Frances "Frank" Glynn, Kathleen Cox, Myles "Joe" Glynn and the late Nora "Tess" Glynn-Brennan.

Ed emigrated to the U.S. in 1955 and resided in Chicago for many years.  He was proud to become a U.S. citizen and serve in the U.S. Air Force.  He was an extremely hardworking member of the IBEW Local Union 134.

On October 17, 1964, Ed married the love of his life, Sheila (nee Gilligan).  They were genuinely best friends for over 60 years.  In recent years, Sheila became the most dedicated, compassionate caretaker to him as he navigated a few chronic health conditions.  A dependable provider for his family, Ed always remained calm and steady under every circumstance.

Ed resided in Thornton for over 50 years with Sheila where they created a loving home and raised their 5 children, Eileen (Bernard) Tucker, Mary Elizabeth, Myles, James, and Bridget (Matthew) Manning.  He valued and promoted education and the pursuit of knowledge, and he was quite proud that all of his children graduated from college and pursued meaningful career paths.

A man of few words and deep patience, Ed led by example, especially with his Roman Catholic faith.  He dearly loved his family.   He was a very proud and loving Granddad to his 4 Darlings, Nora, Liam and Sheila Tucker, and Deirdre Manning.   He especially loved chatting with them and telling stories of their accomplishments.

Ed appreciated the simple things in life, like home-cooked meals, a daily serving of potatoes and a pint of Guiness each evening.  He valued his walks in the woods with his faithful canine companion, Cinders.  He enjoyed being in nature and observing wildlife, especially feeding his squirrel friends on the porch.  Always humble and grateful, he lived by the saying that willful waste makes woeful want.

He was a true quiet man, who listened attentively and remembered everything.   With his mechanical mind and a strong work ethic, he could fix anything but a broken heart, although he said he'd give that a try.  He was as sharp as a tack until the moment he died.

He was proud of the fact that he never contracted Covid-19, but at 92 years, his parts just started wearing out, and God took him home on December 31, 2024, likely passing over his beloved Ireland one last time before his soul reached its destination in heaven.  He is reunited with so many loved ones, too numerous to count, who passed before him and were dearly missed by him.

He will be remembered for his gentleness, quick wit and characteristic sayings.  But most of all, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his immediate family who truly have broken hearts today and will miss him every moment of every day until we meet again.

Per his wishes, a simple, private funeral mass and burial were held with his immediate family.

Masses may be offered in your local parish or donations in his memory may be made to Fr. Scott Donahue and Sunday Mass at Mercy Home.

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