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Salem News, The (Beverly, MA) - Monday, September 17, 2012
Deceased Name: Glenn R. Mairo, 57
Boxford ? Glenn R. Mairo of Boxford passed away peacefully Friday, September 14, 2012 at the West Roxbury Veteran's Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born October 23, 1954 in Chelsea, MA. He was the son of Beverly (Hatch) and Robert L. Mairo. He graduated from Masconomet Regional High School in 1972 and attended the Boston Conservatory of Music. Glenn was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the Airforce Band as head percussionist and assistant conductor. A highlight of his years in the Armed forces was conducting the combined Air Force and Marine band in Philadelphia on the Nation's bicentennial in 1976.
He was the founder and director of the Essex Harmony, a singing ensemble, held the title Educator of the Danvers Historical Society and was on their board of trustees. Glenn was a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Archeological Society and active in the Salem Preservation Inc. He served in the Danvers Alarm List and was a member of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Preservation Society. He was a certified Alamo Living History Volunteer in San Antonio and was also involved in the Essex National Heritage Commission.
He is survived by his son, Maxfield Mairo of Maine, his sister and brother in law Michele and Robert Pszenny of Boxford, nieces Jaclyn Pszenny, Victoria Gamache and nephew David Gamache and two grand nieces Megan and Madison Gamache.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Middleton Congregational Church, 62 Maple Street, Middleton, MA on Saturday, September 22nd at 10 AM. Arrangements are under the care of the Merton E. Roberts, Jr. and Conte Funeral Home of Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Glenn's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Their e-mail address is woundedwarriorproject.org
To sign the family guest book, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com
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1954 - 2012 (57 years)
