Glynnes L. (Rowe) Cooper Obituary (1932

Augusta ~ Glynnes L. (Rowe) Cooper, 85, of Pappy’s Lane, died Tuesday May 1, 2018 at the Alfond Center for Health, with family by her side. She was born in Augusta on June 12, 1932, the daughter of Bertell L. and Evangeline (Steeves) Rowe. Glynnes attended Cross Hill School, and graduated from Erskine Academy on June 12, 1951. She worked for Central Maine Power for five years, and married Harold B. Cooper Jr. on October 15, 1955. During that time, she was a homemaker and raised her two children. In 1982, she took and Adult Education course to become a CNA. She had worked at a nursing facility and also did private duty care. She was predeceased by her parents, an infant brother Richard, a brother Robert and a sister-in-law Rita. Glynnes is survived by her daughter Tracy and her husband Gary of Augusta; a son Bruce of Augusta; her “adopted” daughter Darlene Farr of Augusta; four grandchildren, Heather and her husband Bob of Augusta, Bryan and his wife Lauren of New Castle, Corey and his wife Rebecca of Augusta, and Amber and her fianc Aaron of Augusta; six great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Resthaven Cemetery, Windsor. The family wishes to give a special thank you to Jillian, the doctors and staff at Augusta Rehab and the Alfond Center for Health for the wonderful care given to Glynnes. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church St., Augusta, where condolences, memories, photos and videos may be sent to the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhoimes.com