Gloria S. Jacobs

Gloria was born in Greenwich, CT, the daughter of Edward and Manik (Theopilian) Seraydarian. She was a Girl Scout, editor of the high school newspaper, and loved spending time at the beach. After graduating from Greenwich High School, she moved to Boston, MA to pursue a degree at Boston University.

She met her first husband, Donald Callinan, and was married for 21 years. They welcomed three children and made their home in Acton, MA before his passing in 1981. For the next 12 years, Gloria modeled resiliency for her children, while managing a 25+ year career at Digital Equipment Co in Maynard, MA. Gloria was blessed again with her second husband, Larry Jacobs, to whom she was married for 21 years before his passing in 2012.

She was an active member of Grace Church in Greenwich, CT and Church of the Open Bible in Burlington, MA. She was a living testimony of God’s faithfulness and grace.

Gloria was a proud first-generation Armenian-American who loved her family very much. Often this was shown through the sacrifices she made to provide instruments, lessons, and sports equipment for her kids. For her grandchildren this included thoughtful gifts and attending their sports events and performances. She was a strong believer in having fun, enjoying your childhood, and…dessert! Her absolute favorite place on earth was the beach. She loved swimming in the ocean and walking along the beach.

Gloria is survived by her children, Ann Bannister (Douglas) of Nashua, NH; Richard Callinan (Jennifer) of Charlotte, NC, and Linda Beardsley (Christopher) of Denver, CO, as well as her stepchildren Dennis Jacobs of Derry, NH, Christina O’Rourke (Peter) of Pembroke, NH and Beth Jensen (Peter) of Andover, MA. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Christine Seraydarian.

Gloria will be laid to rest during a service at Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT on Friday, October 25th with viewing 10am-12pm, and service 12pm.

In lieu of flowers and in her honor, we ask that you take a long walk on the beach, spend some extra time with your loved ones or make a donation of time or resources to your favorite charity.