More detail on this person: GLENN DAVIS Died
Mar. 12, 2005
Grip and stuntman Glenn Davis died of
complications following transplant surgery. Mr.
Davis did stunts for the TV series "Switch" and
the films "Early Frost" and "Starstruck." He was a
grip on many films during his lengthy career. His
credits include "Die Hard," "Minority Report,"
"How Stella Got Her Groove back," "8MM" and
"Magnolia." Mr. Davis served his country as a
helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War.
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DAVIS, GLENN T.
DAVIS, Glenn T.
Glenn T. Davis, 59, of Somers, pulled pitch for
his final flight west Saturday, (February 3 ,
2007) in Biddeford, ME. He was born July 26, 1947
in Providence, RI. to Nina and Harry L Davis, Sr.
Glenn was visiting family and enjoying ''lake
effect'' tranquility on Kennebunk Pond in Lyman,
ME. at the time of his death. He had retired after
practicing law with Devlin, Peters and Davis, and
later in private practice in Somers. He held
membership with the Connecticut Bar Association
and was held in high esteem from his fellow
colleagues. Glenn was very proud of his service to
his country during the Vietnam War as a Warrant
Officer helicopter pilot flying an OH 58 Jet
Ranger, earning Master Aviator status, the Broken
Wing Award and the Air Medal for participating in
more than twenty-five aerial missions over hostile
territory. He served in the National Guard for
several years, flying a UH1 Huey helicopter. Glenn
was admired and respected from fellow officers and
he will be remembered for his dependability,
trustworthiness and leadership skills. ''Little
Brother'' will be missed by his sister, Deborah
Littlefield and her husband James of Lyman; and by
his brother, Harry Davis, Jr. of Vermont. His
daughter, Erin Sloan and her husband Daniel and
their five children of Covina, CA. will remember
''Grandpa Glenn'' Uncle G'' will be in the hearts
of his three nieces and nephew. His loving wife,
Susan predeceased him in 1994. Glenn also leaves
Joyce Keating of Somers, her daughter Michelle
Boeckle and husband Dave and their two children,
her daughter, Tracy Kinne and husband Kevin and
their son. Glenn was an accomplished golfer who
was a longtime member of the Elm Crest and Twin
Hill Country Clubs, both in East Long Meadow, MA.
He was an avid fan of UConn basketball, March
Madness, the Red Sox, and exceptionally lucky at
the craps table. He enjoyed warm winter road trips
throughout Florida with Deb and Jim, visiting the
Seven Sloans in California, and had traveled
extensively around the world. Mr. Davis was active
in many civic organizations and an active member
of the Knights of Columbus and the Rotary Club. A
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8,
at 6 p.m. at the Alfred Parish Church, Saco Road,
Alfred with Rev. Susan Kingman, officiating. There
will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Life
will be held later in the spring in Somers.
Memorial donations may be made to the Maine
Audubon Society, The Loon Project, 20 Gilsland
Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105. To leave a
message of condolence, please visit
www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com. The Autumn
Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak Street, Alfred is
respectfully handling arrangements. The family
would like to thank Dr. Gregory Leach and the
staff of Southern Maine Medical Center and the
Goodwin's Mills/Lyman Rescue for their wonderful
care and compassion.
Burial information: Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, ME
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