CUNLIFFE, Glen - 63 years, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Joseph Brant Hospital after entering due to chemotherapy complications, and subsequently contracting COVID-19. Preceded by his father, Walter (2011), Glen leaves behind his beloved granddaughter, Claire; his daughters, Erin (Nik) and Alexandra (Joe); his dear brothers, Donald (Maureen) and Paul (Tammy); his nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Michael, Jennifer, Justin, and Jamie; and his devoted mother, Barbara (Raper).
Glen had an exceptionally challenging life, but he handled each setback with dignity, patience, fierce independence, and a classic sense of humour. If he could describe his life in a Far Side comic, or referencing Homer Simpson, he would. Glen loved cooking and creating recipes, was an undefeated film and television buff, and the most enduring Pittsburgh Steelers fan (for better or worse).
He is missed more than words can express.
Glen’s family want to thank the staff at Joseph Brant Hospital, in particular the nurses and care team of 6S for the care and comfort they provided Glen during his short stay there.
To celebrate Glen's life, memorial donations are being directed to UHN Foundation's Transplant Campaign.
In 1997, before he was 38 years old, Glen received a life saving kidney-pancreas transplant at Toronto General Hospital. This miraculous feat of medicine and continuous care he received from the UHN team gave Glen's family an extra twenty five years with our son, our brother, our Dad - and in 2016, Glen became a proud Grandpa.
For his whole life, Glen had been adamant about donating his body to science, for study and research. Unfortunately, due to his Covid-19 diagnosis, that became an impossibility. Glen's family feels that the next closest thing we can do for Glen, to support his final wish, is to give back to the place that gave us his life.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
We all love you, Dad.
Go Steelers.