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Notable Births & Deaths for Laurel Glen ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Laurel Glen. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Harry Anderson     (Actor, comedian, magician)
    • Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
    • He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tueday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
    • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
  • Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
    • She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
    • New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Laurel Glen.
    • New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
  • Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Glen.
    • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
    • Moosup is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
  • Hugh Duffy     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
    • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Duffy<1>
  • Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)
  • Johnny Gagnon     (Professional hockey)
    • He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
    • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Gagnon<1>
  • Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 43.
    • Baltic is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
  • Leo Edgar Hafford     (Major League Baseball)
  • Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon     (Major League Baseball)
  • Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey     (Major League Baseball)
  • John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • Julia Ward Howe     (Author, social reformer)
    • She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday) at the age of 91. She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
    • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Ward Howe<1>
  • Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
    • She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
    • Norwich is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
  • John Huston     (Director, screenwriter, actor)
    • Full name: John Marcellus Huston
    • He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Middletown is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Huston<1>
  • Harriet Lane     (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
  • Harold Loeb     (Actor, director, producer)
    • He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
  • Ty Longley     (Musician)
    • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
    • West Warwick is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Laurel Glen.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>

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Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.









 

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