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GLEN HOWARD MEAD
Born: Mar 05, 1933
Date of Passing: Oct 30, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGLEN HOWARD MEAD
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Glen Howard Mead announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 92 at Grace Hospital.
Glen was born on March 5, 1933, in Saskatoon, the oldest son of Dr. Howard and Norma Mead.
Glen grew up and attended public and high school in Saskatoon and was involved in cadets. After his schooling he went on a Naval cruise with the cadets which took him to New Zealand and back to Canada. He then started work as an electrician’s apprentice but eventually took schooling to become an Air Traffic Controller in 1955.
Glen met Vereen in 1953 in Saskatoon where Vereen had moved to work for CIBC. They were married on September 22, 1956, in Brandon, MB. and moved to Thunder Bay for Glen’s first posting as an Air Traffic controller. A year later they were transferred back to Winnipeg where their two sons were born; Dale in 1957 and Warren in 1961. In 1963 they were transferred to Goose Bay, Labrador and in 1965 moved back to Winnipeg where he continued his career in air traffic. In his final few years before retirement Glen left the Tower and was responsible for refurbishing control towers at Thunder Bay Airport and other cities. Retiring at age 55, Glen and Vereen spent many happy years at their cottage on Off Lake, ON.
Glen loved flying, music and was very active and supportive of his church dedicating a grand piano, stained glass window, ran the av and was treasurer. With his wonderful singing voice Glen was a member of the church choir and the Winnipeg Philharmonic.
Glen is survived by his sons, Dale (Jennifer) Mead of Thunder Bay and Warren Mead (Marla Thomas) of Calgary. His grandchildren, Erin Ezack, Philip (Laura) Mead of Thunder Bay, Tyler Mead (Annamaria Kovacevic) and Connor Mead of Vancouver, Rebecca Mead (Alex Popravko) of Victoria and his great-grandchildren Gregory and Ethan Ezack and Isaiah Mead, who affectionately called him GIGI. Brother Eric (Lorna) Mead; sister-in-law Lois Grose. Many nieces and nephews and other close family and friends. Special mention of Shirley Kilburn who was a wonderful companion to Glen for the last 28 years and her daughter Kari (Blair) Parker.
Glen was predeceased by his wife, Vereen (married 41 years); parents, Dr. Howard and Norma Mead, parents-in-law, John and Elizabeth Swanston; brothers, Robin, Gerald (Gerry) and Erling; sisters-in-law Penelope Mead, Wilhemine Johnson, brothers-in-law Irvin Grose and Ken Johnson.
A Funeral Service for Glen Mead will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Westwood Presbyterian Church, 197 Browning Blvd. Winnipeg, celebrated by Rev. Jinsil Park, with reception to follow in the Church Hall. A private family interment will take place at Chapel Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate expressions of sympathy, donations be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Sturgeon Creek 1 for the compassion and exceptional care shown to Glen and his family these past seven years. As well as the doctors and nursing staff on the 5th floor at Grace Hospital who saw to Glens needs.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2025
