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Notable Births & Deaths for Glen Grove ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Glen Grove. 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.

  • George Thorndike Angell     (Social reformer)
  • Harvey Ross Ball     (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday) at the age of 79.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Ross Ball<1>
  • John Joseph 'Jack' Barry     (Major League Baseball)
  • Martin 'Marty' Bergen     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday) at the age of 28.
    • North Brookfield is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Glen Grove.
    • North Brookfield is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
  • William Aloysius Bergen     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at St. John's Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
    • North Brookfield is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Glen Grove.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Aloysius Bergen<1>
  • Elizabeth Bishop     (Poet)
    • She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday) at the age of 68. She is buried at Hope Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Bishop<1>
  • George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Kitty Bransfield     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. John's Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kitty Bransfield<1>
  • Clarence Leon Brown     (Director, producer)
  • Lewis J. Brown     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Leominster (MA) on February 1, 1858 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on January 15, 1889 (a Tueday) at the age of 30.
    • Leominster is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lewis J. Brown<1>
  • Luther A. Burbank     (Botanist, horticulturist)
    • He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday) at the age of 77.
    • Lancaster is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Luther A. Burbank<1>
  • Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Barbara Carroll     (Musician)
    • She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 25, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 2017 (a Sunday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Mt. Judah Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Barbara Carroll<1>
  • William H. Crane     (Actor)
  • Zara Cully     (Actress)
  • William Arthur Cummings     (Major league baseball)
  • Joel 'Taz' DiGregorio     (Musician)
  • Walter Alden Dyer     (Author)
    • He was born in Roslindale (MA) on October 10, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Pelham (MA) on June 20, 1943 (a Sunday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery (Hampshire County, Massachusetts).
    • Pelham is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Glen Grove.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Alden Dyer<1>
  • Robert Frazer     (Actor)
  • Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard     (Scientist)
  • John Joseph 'Bam' Grigas     (Professional football)

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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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