Joel "Joe" Glynn Obituary (1961

Augusta - Joel 'Joe' Richard Glynn, 49, of Augusta, formerly of Gardiner, died unexpectedly on July 8, 2011. Joel was born on December 28, 1961 in Bangor to Joanne (Richardson) Ricker and Laurence Glynn. He attended the Augusta schools.Joel was a self employed contractor who had a special gift in finished carpentry. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors on his land in Manchester or at camp in MT. Vernon. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his three kitties, who he referred as 'his boys', Gizmo, Milo and Shiloh.He is survived by his fianc(c)e Donna St. Michel of Augusta, her two sons Kyle and Brandon St. Michel of Augusta, step-son Josh Burgess of West Gardiner, his mother Joanne Ricker of Farmingdale, his father Laurence Glynn and his partner Carol Ordway of Summerfield, FL, his brother James Glynn of Portland, and special nephews Andrew Glynn and Jason Glynn, niece Emily Glynn and many other dear friends and family members.Joel was predeceased by his beloved son Alex Jordan 'AJ' Glynn and his brother Jon R GlynnVisiting hours will be held Wednesday July 13th from 5 to 8 pm at Staples Funeral Home 53 Brunswick Ave Gardiner. A celebration of his life will be held at a later time.In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program, c/o Donna St. Michel 45 Windsor Ave Augusta 04330