Falmouth, Maine - Glenna Jane McIlraith Sullivan, formerly of
High Head, Harpswell, died at Legacy Memory Care on Friday, August 7. She was born on January 17, 1924 in Pasco,
Washington, the daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Town) McIlraith. She graduated from Pasco High School in 1942,
and subsequently from the University of Washington, where she received a
Bachelor of Arts degree. She was a
member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and the National Panhellenic Conference.
On June 18, 1949, she married John F. Sullivan, Jr. in Pasco,
Washington. After residing in several
East Coast communities, she moved with her husband and family to the Brunswick
area in 1975. Her husband was President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman
of the Board at Bath Iron Works from 1975 to 1983. Throughout his career, she supported and
contributed to his success.
Mrs. Sullivan was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church. Her faith was a central part of her life. She was a member of the Navy League, served
on the Board of Directors of Regional Hospital in Brunswick and on the Board of
the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary. She was a committee member of the Friends of
the College Fund of Bowdoin College.
Mrs. Sullivan served as a volunteer in many church, school and community
organizations, and was a hospital coffee shop volunteer from 1975 - 1991.
Family was the single most important focus of her life. She was a devoted wife married for 69 years,
a wonderful mother, and loving grandmother.
Her family, including many nieces, nephews, and friends, will miss her
greatly.
Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her three children, John Kelly
Sullivan (Elizabeth) of Cape Elizabeth, Thomas Kevin Sullivan (Susan) of
Brunswick, and Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Ludlum (Stephen) of Brunswick; five
grandchildren, Erin Sullivan DeMartino (Randall), Liam Sullivan, Kimberly
Sullivan, Paul Sullivan, and Sarah Ludlum; and by two great-grandchildren, Lily
DeMartino, and Luca DeMartino.
Her family is grateful for the compassionate care and support
provided by the staffs of Legacy Memory Care, Compassus Hospice, Thornton Hall,
and Aging Excellence.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
Donations in her memory may be made to: St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen
Street, Brunswick, ME 04011, or to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan
Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements are by Stetson’s Funeral Home 12 Federal St.
Brunswick, Maine 04011 where memorial condolences may be expressed at
stetsonsfuneralhome.com