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Ernest Allen "Sonny" Glidden
April 12th, 1938 - January 21st, 2021
April 12th, 1938 - January 21st, 2021
ERNEST ALLEN GLIDDEN (Sonny) age 83 passed away peacefully at his home in Alaska on January 21 with family by his side. He was born in Belfast, Maine.
He is survived by his spouse Lynn Glidden (Florida); two sons, Michael (Traci) of Alaska, Ernest A. Jr. (Sharon) of Connecticut; one brother, Murlin (Bud) (Joan) of Florida; five grandchildren; three great grand children and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one son, James P. and five brothers, Averill, Ansel, Basil, Wendell (Ike), Willard and two sisters, Shirley Erickson and Lelah King.
He liked being outdoors, and being part of the Masonic Lodge, as well as attending Church. He loved his dog Toni.
He retired from Dupont, Electric Boat, and Precon where he took pride in using his welding skills to build submarines among other things.
Any services will be at the discretion of his sons at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Alaska Police and Fire Chaplains PO Box 200654, Anchorage, Alaska 99520 alaskachaplain.org (Scroll to the bottom of this page for a direct link to their webpage)
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