Elden Lee Glidden
PALERMO – Elden Lee Glidden, 70, a lifetime resident of Palermo, passed away at his home with family by his side on July 9, 2024.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1954, a son of Elberton and Helen (Higgins) Glidden. Elden attended local schools and was a graduate of Erskine Academy in the class of 1972. Following high school, he earned his degree at EMTC to become an automotive mechanic, a skill he spent most of his life perfecting, while also teaching the neighbor kids that wanted help.
On Nov. 12, 1974 he married Patricia Blanchard and together they made their home in Palermo and raised their family. An active member of the community, Elden spent many years volunteering for the fire department, and even served as fire chief and assistant chief. He assisted in establishing the ball fields in Palermo where he coached the Dirigo girls’ softball leagues and played on the Fire Department softball team. He showcased his cat like abilities in beating everyone around the bases.
Elden was an avid animal lover, farmer and gardener, enjoyed playing cribbage, and rooting for the New England sports teams.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his siblings Carroll Glidden, and Kathaleen Saban.
Elden is lovingly survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Patricia Glidden of Palermo; his daughters Michelle Glidden of Palermo, and Jamie Glidden of Ridgewood, N.J.; a grandson, Graham Glidden of Ridgewood, N.J.; aunt, Pauline Glidden, aunt, Ann Higgins, uncle, Sherwood Glidden and his wife Betty; sisters-in-law Darlene Glidden, Sharon Kimball, and Kimberly Bengston, brothers-in-law Harold Blanchard and David Blanchard.
A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. at Smith Cemetery in Palermo. Following the service, everyone is invited to a gathering at the Fish and Game Club House located on Route 3 in Palermo.
Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elden’s name may be made to:
Life Flight Foundation
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