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Notable Births & Deaths for Glen Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Glen Heights. 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)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • John Joseph 'Jack' Barry     (Major League Baseball)
  • Martin 'Marty' Bergen     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
    • 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).
    • North Brookfield is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • North Brookfield is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
  • William Aloysius Bergen     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
    • He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
    • North Brookfield is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Glen Heights. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glen Heights to St. John's Cemetery
  • Elizabeth Bishop     (Poet)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
    • She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of her death, she was 68.
    • She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Glen Heights. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glen Heights to Hope Cemetery
  • George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley<1>
    • He was born in Milford (MA) on January 7, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1900 (a Tuesday).
    • Milford is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • Kitty Bransfield     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Glen Heights. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glen Heights to St. John's Cemetery
  • Clarence Leon Brown     (Director, producer)
  • Lewis J. Brown     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis J. Brown<1>
    • He was born in Leominster (MA) on February 1, 1858 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on January 15, 1889 (a Tuesday).
    • Leominster is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 30.
  • Luther A. Burbank     (Botanist, horticulturist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
    • Lancaster is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Barbara Carroll     (Musician)
  • William H. Crane     (Actor)
  • Zara Cully     (Actress)
  • William Arthur Cummings     (Major league baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
    • He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
    • Ware is located in Hampshire County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Glen Heights (which is located in Worcester County).
    • Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west northwest of Glen Heights. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glen Heights to Aspen Grove Cemetery
  • Joel 'Taz' DiGregorio     (Musician)
  • Walter Alden Dyer     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Alden Dyer<1>
    • He was born in Roslindale (MA) on October 10, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Pelham (MA) on June 20, 1943 (a Sunday).
    • Roslindale is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • Pelham is located in Hampshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Glen Heights (which is located in Worcester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Glen Heights. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glen Heights to Wildwood Cemetery
  • Robert Frazer     (Actor)
  • Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard     (Scientist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on October 5, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 10, 1945 (a Friday).
    • Worcester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
    • At the time of his death, he was 62.
    • He is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Glen Heights. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glen Heights to Hope Cemetery
  • John Joseph 'Bam' Grigas     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Bam' Grigas<1>
    • He was born in Chelsea (MA) on August 19, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on May 19, 2000 (a Friday).
    • Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • Shrewsbury is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Glen Heights. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.

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.