Lee W Glover Sr. of Woodbury passed away peacefully at The Lutheran Home of Southbury on Nov. 1st. Lee was born in Danbury on February 1st 1929 to the late Walter L. Glover and Dorothy (Haight) Glover. He was predeceased by his wife of 35yrs Patricia (Neary) Glover. Lee entered the Army in 1951 and was awarded the purple heart for a wound sustained in Korea. He was with the 279th regiment, 45th division. Lee joined Newtown Hook & Ladder at the age for 16. After the service in 1952 he was appointed 3rd assistant Chief and in 1954 was appointed Chief. He remained Chief until his retirement in 1974. In 1976 he became a life member. He was on the Board of Burgesses of the Borough of Newtown for many years. Lee was also instrumental in organization of the first Labor Day Parade in Newtown. Lee worked for Heise Bourdon for many years. He was owner operator of Newtown School Bus #21 for 24years. He was also a Real Estate Broker for many years.
He is survived by his children Lee Jr. (Donna), Charles (Julie), Susan ( Paul), Linda(Rick), Stepsons. Mark Ennis (Katherine), Tim Ennis (Laura) Sister, Joan Crick, niece Maureen Crick Owen, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchild. Special Friend (Claire) and his faithful companion (Geisala). The Family would like to Thank the Lutheran Home for making his last days peaceful. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Newtown Hook & Ladder, PO Box 3911, Newtown, CT 06470 or The Lutheran Home of Southbury, 990 Main Street North, Southbury, CT 06488. A Graveside Service with full Military Honors will be held Saturday November 14, 2020 at 11:00am at the Newtown Village Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.