Marie Lorraine Glovins

Marie (Lorrie) Glovins, 95, died on December 11, 2025, with her children by her side. Lorrie was born in Gardner, MA  on Feb 6, 1930, the daughter of Leandre Doiron and Albertine (Lison) Doiron. Lorrie graduated from Gardner High School in 1948, where she played field hockey, softball, tennis, and was a football cheerleader. After high school, Lorrie attended Fitchburg State College and the Burbank School of Nursing, where she received her BS/RN.

Following graduation, Lorrie taught nursing at Mass General Hospital in Boston and later at the Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Bermuda, where she met her husband, the late Lt. Colonel Robert A. Glovins. While in the Air Force, Lorrie and her family moved throughout the country, stationed at numerous bases. After Robert’s passing in 1975, Lorrie returned to college and obtained her Master's in Psychology Counseling and became a guidance counselor at Nashoba Regional High School. Upon her retirement from Nashoba, Lorrie spent her time serving as a family mediator in the Gardner District court system and took law courses at MWCC. She also volunteered at Henry Heywood Hospital for many years, where she was a member of the Ethics Board and organized the student volunteer program. Lorrie was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2018 in recognition of her contributions to the hospital.

As anyone who met Lorrie knew, she loved people and cared for them deeply. Her greatest love was spending time with family and friends, especially on vacations in Ogunquit, Maine, with happy hour everyday at 4:00 pm. Lorrie loved playing golf, painting, and meeting with her good friends every month for a current events discussion group. She was always a strong believer in a good education for everyone.

Lorrie was predeceased by her husband Robert, her parents, her sister Marie Eleanor and husband Wallace Suchocki, and her very good friend Richard Townsend. 

Lorrie is survived by her children, York Glovins and wife Wanda, Keith Glovins and wife Lisa, and daughter Colleen Glovins Casey, as well as 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

The family would like to sincerely thank Bethany and her wonderful staff at Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, and especially her private duty nurse, Sue Lowthers, for the exceptional love and care she received over the last seven years.

In lieu of calling hours, there will be a private funeral mass at the Broadview Chapel followed by an open burial service at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, MA,  on Wednesday, December 17 at 11 a.m., with a gathering to follow at Broadview’s Community Room.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Broadview Assisted Living Staff Appreciation Fund, 547 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

To send an online condolence, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.

The Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA, is assisting Lorraines' family with funeral arrangements.