Glenn A. Leavitt

WATERVILLE – Glenn A. Leavitt, of Waterville, passed away on Aug. 22, 2022 at the age of 66.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cynthia, of Waterville; son, Chris and his wife, Lisa, of West Gardiner, son, Brandon and his wife, Alisa, of China, daughter, Bethany, of Waterville; sister, Deborah Colangelo, and her husband, Stephen Gilman of Waterville; aunt, Dorothy “Dot” Howard, and her husband Frank, of Millinocket, uncle, Bruce Leavitt, and his wife, Paula, of Carmel; grandchildren Jaidyn, Zoey, Makayla and Reece; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Leavitt, mother, Shirley Colangelo Leavitt; brother, Keith Leavitt, brother, David Leavitt, brother, Brian Leavitt.

Glenn was born on May 9, 1956 in Millinocket to Richard and Shirley Leavitt. He graduated from Waterville Senior High School in 1975.  He married Cynthia Williams Leavitt, his high school sweetheart, on June 22, 1974.

After graduating high school, he began working for Milton Vending and then, for most of his career, he worked as a wine sales representative for Pine State Trading Co. These careers provided him the opportunity to do one of his favorite things, meet and talk with different people. He never forgot a name and always made everyone he met feel like they had been friends forever.

Glenn’s love for sports was passed on to his children at a very early age. Bruins, Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots (and even the Cowboys for a couple of years until he realized the error of his ways) were his favorite teams. He realized the important role sports played in children’s lives. So much so, that not only did he encourage his children to play every sport possible (although he may have regretted hockey and the 5 a.m. practices), but he also spent years volunteering his time to coach Waterville youth baseball, hockey and football.

Glenn’s love for community continued as he became a member of the Waterville Elks Lodge #905. He was an active and dedicated member becoming the Exalted Ruler from 2002-2003 and took every opportunity to help those in need. The parties, dances and comedy shows he organized to help fundraise for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program will be fondly remembered by all who attended.

Glenn’s favorite place to be was at the family camp in Benedicta, (Beno). He was never happier than when he was sitting by the campfire with family for hours, playing cribbage and frisbee with his grandchildren or telling stories from his childhood about the old homestead in Millinocket and “Little Italy”. Glenn was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather who always made sure his family came first. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He never missed an opportunity to brag about them. He loved going to his grandson’s baseball games, giving them all money to get ice cream on the way home and bringing them all to the Elk’s when they had events for children. His love, devotion, humor and larger than life personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville. Following the service, family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial Way, Waterville. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Glenn’s life.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Leavitt family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to 

Maine Children’s Cancer Program at 

https://fundraising.mmc.org/mccp-donate-now or

Maine Medical Center,

Philanthropy Department,

22 Bramhall St.

Portland, ME 04102