Patricia Glidden

Patricia Miller Glidden, 75, of York, Maine, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2014 surrounded by her husband, Carl and children, Robert, Suzann, Colleen & Shawn at St. Ann's in Dover, New Hampshire. Patricia was born on January 11, 1939 in Gouverneur, NY. In 1954 her parents, William Paul Miller and Margaret Marion Segreve Miller, moved to East Rochester, NH where they owned and operated the general store known as Miller's Market. Patricia grew up on Weare Street with her parents and younger brother, David Miller. Patricia graduated from Spaulding High School in 1957 and was voted best dressed by her high school classmates. She went on to participate in the Miss New Hampshire pageant, and attended modeling school in Boston. In 1958, she married her high school sweetheart and life-long love, Carl Glidden. They later moved to W. Lebanon, Maine and raised their four children and enjoyed the company of their neighbors. Together, Carl and Patricia owned and operated several successful businesses, including Glidden's Shop N Save in Bethel, Maine, which they established in 1979. When her children were grown, Patricia built her dream home on the Nubble at the cliffs of Dover Bluff in York, Maine. There, overlooking Long Sands beach, she cultivated a beautiful garden and hosted many memorable gatherings. In the winter, she and Carl vacationed together and enjoyed warmer weather and each other's company. Patricia loved to travel and had a great appreciation for art, culture, and history. She was a skilled sewer and knitter. Patricia was a devoted daughter and spent many years caring for her mother who passed away in 2012 at the age 99. Patricia cared deeply and generously for her family. She encouraged her family to pursue their dreams and delighted in each of their individual talents and accomplishments. Patricia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl Glidden; her four children - Robert Glidden, of North Berwick, ME; Suzann Glidden of Lebanon, ME; Colleen (Glidden) McCabe of Lebanon, ME; and Shawn Glidden of North Conway, NH; her brother David Miller of Rochester, NH; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, her best friend of 60 years Mary Carpenter and a large extended-family, all of whom loved her dearly. Family and friends may visit Monday December 29, from 5-7 PM at the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St. Rochester, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 AM at St. Mary Church located on Lowell St. in Rochester. Burial will take place in the New Cold Spring Cemetery in the spring. To sign an online guestbook please visit www.edgerlyfh.com.