Obituary of Glenn Copeland

Glenn A. Copeland, of St. Marys and formerly of Woodham,  passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital with family at his side, in his 95^th year.  

Husband and best friend, married 67 years, of Verla Copeland (nee Wheeler). Beloved father of Cynthia Mallalieu (Gary) of St. Marys, Ellen Shute (Tim) of Woodham, and Deanna Taziar (Mark) of Kerwood.  Grandpa of Aralynn Mallalieu, Raianna Mallalieu, Brendan Shute (Jillian), Brock Shute (Stephanie), Brett Shute (Ann), Bevon Shute (Rachel), Elizabeth Taziar, and  Peter Taziar.  Great-grandpa of Theo, Tessa, Logan, Levi, Nora, Willard, Elodie, Oliver, and Sullivan. 

Brother-in-law of Phyllis  Rodd (John, deceased), David Wheeler (Sylvia) 
and remembered by nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Mervin and Myrtle Copeland and sister Jean Copeland.

Glenn loved his family and enjoyed his time with them. He was a lifelong farmer, the last survived member of the Barber Shop Quartet “Chords of Woodham,” former secretary and caretaker of Kirkton Union Cemetery, and active member Woodham United Church and also attended St. Marys United Church. Glenn’s hobbies included riding snowmobiles, motorcycles and in retirement drove a school bus in the Lucan area and took up an interest in woodworking.

Visitation at the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, 47 Wellington St. S. St. Marys, on Thursday, Oct 17th, from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 pm. The Funeral Service will be conducted at the ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH, 85 Church St. S. St. Marys, on Friday, Oct. 18th, 2024 at 11 am with visiting at the church one hour prior. Reception in the church hall followed by interment in Kirkton Union Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the

St. Marys United Church Memorial Fund
P.O Box 542 
St Marys, Ont. N4X 1B3 

Heart & Stroke Foundation
2300 Yonge St. #1200
Toronto, Ont. M4P 1E4

or to a charity of choice.