From the July 15, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle
Danbury, NH–Glenn R. Duffin, Jr., born in Spokane, WA May 11, 1954, traveled a lot as a youngster due to his stepfather being in the service. He spoke many times of his adventures in Okinawa. He ended up in Massachusetts for a few years and decided to strike out on his own. He was the fearless one climbing the roller coasters in Asbury Park, NJ to do repairs. He even met Bruce Springsteen one night walking on the beach!
He served in the US Army for a short time during the Vietnam era and then ended up in Manchester, NH working for Security Heel, while living there he met his wife of 23 years at a going-away party for a mutual friend and they became inseparable. They were married May 12, 1979 and started another adventure.
Glenn became a tractor-trailer driver for Decato Brothers in Lebanon, NH. He did that for a couple of years until exhaust fumes overcame him and he had a near fatal car crash which ended him in a coma for three days but like a trooper he overcame that problem and got a job with the State of NH Dept of Transportation, it would be the best move of his life.
He and his wife bought a home in Grafton and started a farm which lasted for 12 years at which time they began to have children. While living in Grafton he was Chairman of the Planning Board for 3 years, the Health Officer for 2 years and always on hand to troubleshoot computer problems for friends, help them haul hay or help them move. As the family got bigger and more problems arose at the farmhouse with repairs and lead paint, they moved and lived in the towns of Webster and Franklin. Finally, after 20 years of dreaming, they found their dream, a log home in Danbury, NH.
Glenn began getting promotions for the State DOT and continued his education in computers and mapping. He loved his job, always striving for better and more for his family.
He took another job working for Bob Perron at the Hill Irving Gas Station. He always had two, sometimes three jobs. He was busy, but not too busy to help someone in need. One night he came home late, he got his jack and said he had to go back to help a young couple that had a flat. He was the first to stop and help even though fifteen cars had gone by!
He leaves behind a wife, three young children and more friends than you can imagine! Maybe now you’ll get some rest, some peace. You will be greatly missed and always loved.
Glenn died June 19, 2002 in a fatal motorcycle accident, one day after his son’s 6th birthday.