Glenn Foster Brackley

AUBURN — Glenn Foster Brackley, 84, died Oct. 9, 2012 in Auburn, after a brief illness.

He was born June 11, 1928, in Strong, the son of Glendon and Natalie Luce Brackley. He attended school in Strong and resided in Gray since 1956.

He worked for the Maine Department of Transportation from 1953 until his retirement. For many years, he was a Little League coach and umpire in Gray. He was an avid deer hunter and looked forward, with great anticipation to “Camp” every November. He wass a proud grandparent and spent many hours running “Grampa’s Taxi” and attending various events in the lives of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was well known for his affability, humor, storytelling and willingness to talk to anyone about anything.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Verlene; his children, son, Larry of Winslow, son, Wayne of New Gloucester, son, Dennis of New Gloucester, daughter, Susan Lowberg of Raymond, daughter, Vicki Moody of New Gloucester; stepson, Craig Boone of Jay; his 11 grandchildren; and 12 7/9th great-grandchildren.