Glenn W. Birtwell

Pawtucket - Glenn W. Birtwell, 63, of Pawtucket, died peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was the beloved son of Jean (Pailthorpe) Birtwell and the late William L. Birtwell. Glenn was a devoted father, son, brother, and wonderful friend. Glenn touched the lives of many. He lived all of his years with unconditional love, overwhelming generosity, and incredible bravery. He was a man defined by his intense passion for the things important to his family and his community. An avid fisherman, Glenn relished his time tying flies and wetting a line. He served as the President of the United Fly Tyers Association of Rhode Island. Glenn volunteered numerous hours to help ensure fishing in Rhode Island would continue to prosper; and worked on coordinating a project to restore the Friendship Gardens area of Slater Park. He loved golf and baseball, and could often be found on the links or roaming the ballpark. Glenn’s efforts in the community had an impact on many of the area’s...