A loyal and caring person who had a talent for art
MELROSE — Glen A. Philley, 45, of Melrose, died unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021.
Glen was born in Melrose on June 24, 1976, the beloved son of Lorna (Peabody) and George Philley of Melrose. He was the cherished brother of Jennifer Zolot and her husband Ken of Cambridge. Dear nephew of Martha Peabody of Gloucester; Gerald Philley and his wife, Heidi, of Davenport, FL; Greg Philley and his wife, Lynne, of Taberg, NY; the late Jonathan Peabody and his late wife, Norma and the late Georgianna Ledgerwood and her surviving husband, Tom. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.
From a young age, Glen showed an interest and talent for art, especially drawing and painting. He studied studio art at Belmont Hill School and art history at Bates College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1998. For graduate school Glen attended the University of Michigan and earned a master’s degree in architecture. He later held positions at the architectural firms Whitney Atwood Norcross Associates and Touloukian Touloukian Inc.
Glen excelled at games of skill and strategy and poker was his passion. He was also an avid reader with a vast personal library of classic novels and essays on pop culture. With friends and family, Glen enjoyed restaurants, movies, art museums, and conversations about books. Recently he renewed his painting practice and was exploring photography.
A loyal and caring person, Glen was always willing to extend a helping hand to those in need and make time for those he loved. He was a true individual with a distinct personal style and perspective that evolved from his eclectic interests. He will be warmly remembered and dearly missed.
Relatives and friends will be invited to a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Melrose at a time to be announced in 2022. A private burial service for immediate family will be held at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Gifts in Glen’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church www.fumcmelrose.org or Bread of Life www.breadoflifemalden.org or More Than Words www.mtwyouth.org
For online tribute or to send a message of condolence visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com.
