Born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Harold J. and Monica (Tucker) Gleason.
After high school, Poppy, as he was lovingly known by family and friends joined the United States Army. He was a paratrooper of the 101st Division. After the army, Poppy worked as a bricklayer and was a gold card member of the Bricklayer Union Local # 3 in Boston, MA.
Besides his wife of 52 years, he is survived by 2 daughters, Monica Jacobson and her husband K.C. of San Diego, CA and Andrea Gleason of Sandwich, MA; 2 granddaughters, Avery Jacobson (17) and Blake Jacobson (14); many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Herbert T. Gleason. He also leaves his dog Zeke his best friend that was by his side until the end.
He was a devoted New England Patriot’s fan and an avid model railroader. Poppy was a member of the American Legion Post 188.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the American Legion Post 188 20 Main Street Sandwich.
Donations can be made in his memory: VNA of Cape Cod-Hospice 434 Route 134 Suite D3 South Dennis, MA 02660. Arrangements under the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home 154 Route 6A Sandwich, MA .
Arrangements under the direction of Nickerson~Bourne Funeral Home, Sandwich, MA.
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