Maurice E. Gladden's Obituary
Maurice Edward Gladden, age 77, of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 1, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Maurice C. and Kathleen Anne (Burns) Gladden.
Mr. Gladden moved to Delaware 13 years ago from Timonium, MD. He enjoyed a 40 year career with Verizon retiring in 1988 as an Engineer. He continued to consult for Verizon for several years following his retirement. While living in MD, he volunteered with the Boys Scouts of America. Since moving to DE, he has been a much needed handyman at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. He loved gardening, woodworking, camping, crabbing, and fixing things around the house. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with and loved his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted and loving husband.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William "Willie" Gladden and his step-son William Cussen. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Patricia (Murphy) Cussen-Gladden; his son, Maurice Edward Gladden, Jr. of Humble, TX; his daughter, Deborah Gowl and her husband Michael of Humble, TX; a step-son, Patrick James Cussen and his wife Kate of Jacksonville, FL; two step-daughters, Debra Franey of Monticello, GA and Ceceilia Shannon of Royal Oak, MD; 12 grandchildren, Stevie, Dallas, and Cody Gowl, Max, Kelly, and Tommy Cussen, Justin Shannon, Kristin, Jennifer, Amanda, and Matthew Franey, and Rachel Poole; 6 step-great-grandchildren; his brother, John "Jack" T. Gladden and his wife Ruth of Georgetown, DE; and his sister-in-law Jean Gladden of Parkville, MD.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Jim Hreha on Saturday, January 12, 11 AM, at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, Delaware Rt. 1 north of Five Points, Lewes where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be private at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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