EXETER – Doreen Loretta (Young) Glidden, 72, graduated from this world to Glory Jan. 22, 2005, peacefully at her home after a long courageous illness. She was born May 24, 1932, at Houlton, a daughter of Albert and Genevieve (Beattie) Young. She attended Patten schools and proudly received her high school diploma after completing Adult-Ed classes. She moved many times, finally settling in Exeter to raise her children. She cut seed, picked potatoes, (starting at age 6 to help buy clothes for the cold winters), and then worked on potato harvesters many times for area farmers. Doreen’s bag was always packed and she was ready to go at a moment’s notice for a trip to anywhere. She loved sightseeing the country, near or far, and checking out a new restaurant was a favorite pastime. She loved doing crafts, especially quilting, knitting, crocheting and plastic canvas work. Blessing others with big or small items was a great satisfaction to her. She also enjoyed taking several children into her home through the years, with the Foster-Parent Program. Doreen was a member of the Exeter Full Gospel Church for more than 40 years, faithfully attending and playing her tambourine to her favorite fast songs. She is survived by several children; a daughter, Vernelia D. Johndro and husband, Edmund, of Exeter; six sons, Anthony D. of Exeter, SSG Timothy G. and wife, Angel, of Seal Beach, Calif., Dean E. and his significant other, Lisabeth Meechan, of Exeter, Edwin A. and wife, Hope, of Dexter, Donald Farnsworth and wife Perianne, of Hibbing, Minn. and Eugene F. Hart of Exeter; 15 special grandchildren, Mareshah D. (Johndro) Lynch and husband, Michael, of Pittsfield, Miranda D. Johndro of Portland, Tammy L. Glidden of Laguna Beach, Calif., Juanita E. (Glidden) Baker and husband, Robert, of Federal Way, Wash., Sgt. Christopher A. Glidden and wife, Christina, of Fort Riley, Kan., Darlene (Glidden) Sperry and husband, Sean, of Palmer, Alaska, Sgt. Hannah L. (Glidden) Steffes and husband, Sgt. Mitch, of Monterey, Calif., Timothy G. Glidden II of Anchorage, Alaska, Emery D. and Andrea M. “Annie” Glidden of Exeter, Mirina L. and Shannon R. Glidden of Dexter, Sandra J. (Farnsworth) Fleischman and husband, Chris, of Winsted, Minn., Donald M. Farnsworth Jr. and wife, Mandy, of N. Mankato, Minn., Robert Farnsworth of Hibbing, Minn.; six extra special great-grandchildren, Jacob, Benjamin and Nicholas Baker, Matthew Fleischman, and Tyler and Jordan Farnsworth; two sisters, Juanita Lane and her best friend, Burtrum Birmingham of Medway and Roberta Arsenault and husband, Gene, of Hampden; four brothers, Roy Young and wife, Reta, of Silver Ridge, Ora C. Young and Betty of Winterport, Dana Young and wife, Colleen, of Westminster, Md., and Leland Hatt; two aunts; several nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and her church family. She was predeceased by her husband, Gilbert E.; two brothers, Sonny and Donald Young; and a son, Paul. The family would like to also extend special thanks to Dr. Timothy Openshaw, the staff at Cancer Care of Maine, Dr. John Baker and staff at Newport Family Practice, the staff at Sebasticook Valley Hospital, Pastor Chris Faloon and the Exeter Full Gospel Church family. Private visiting hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport. At her request, all are invited to a “Graduation” Service at the Exeter Full Gospel Church, Saturday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Chris Faloon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her memory to the Exeter Full Gospel Church, P. O. Box 24, Exeter, ME 04435. [379-2661] A public graveside committal service will be held 1 p.m. May 13, at the Exeter Mills Cemetery, Exeter.
DOREEN L. (YOUNG) GLIDDEN
