Obituary of Rita M. Glinski

PUTNAM - Rita M. Glinski, 87, beloved wife of the late J. Stanley Glinski, died on August 17, 2009 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Omer and Cecilia Rivers, she was born in West Thompson, CT on September 30, 1921. She was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation. She is survived by her children Paul C. Glinski (Janet) of Portland, CT, Michael J. Glinski (Christine) of Thompson, CT, and Janet M. Bates (Alan) of Putnam, CT. In addition she is survived by her grandchildren Mary Bjunes (Todd), Heather Chaale (Daniel), Michelle Shine (William), Kevin Glinski (Aleia), Michael Glinski, Alissa Bates, Scott Glinski, and Eric Bates; her great grandchildren Megan and Ryan Bjunes, Cailey and William Shine, and Brady and Addison Glinski; her sisters Margaret Magnan and Mary Hall. She was predeceased by a daughter Judith Dickenson, a brother Henry Rivers, and a sister Theresa Boutin. Mrs. Glinski was last employed as a secretary in the Putnam School System. Over the years she also held positions at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Belding Hemingway, and the U.S Government. She had been a volunteer at Day Kimball Hospital, St. Mary School, and the Putnam Democratic Town Committee. She enjoyed golf, painting, reading and traveling. She was a member of the North East Art Guild, The Putnam Travelers, Daughters of Isabella, and the Day Kimball Hospital Women's Board. A mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Thursday, August 20, 2009 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Calling hours from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 and 9:00 to 9:45 am Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DKH Deary Memorial Fund, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT. To share a memory with the family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.