WAREHAM – Glenn J. Hamblett, 67, of Wareham, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at his home after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Peggy A. (Dearborn) Hamblett and the son of Pauline M. (Thibodeau) Hamblett and the late Edward B. Hamblett.

He was born in Hartford, CT and lived in Colchester, CT before moving to Wareham, MA in 1978. He graduated from St. Bernard High School in Uncasville, CT and attended Bryant University in Smithfield, RI.

In his youth he was an altar server and a member of Saint Andrew’s Church on Colchester, CT. He was also active in scouting and other community activities.

As an adult he was a member of the Wareham-New Bedford Lodge of Elks #73 and was the past commodore/president of the Bourne Marina Yacht Club. He and his wife Peggy enjoyed traveling extensively over the years, and enjoyed boating in Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay. He enjoyed all professional sports, especially the New England Patriots and enjoyed all of his grandchildren’s success in youth sports.

One of the greatest joys in his life was the preparing of the hundreds of family dinners over the years for his family celebrating holidays and different family events.

Mr. Hamblett worked in various upper management positions in the auto parts and automotive aftermarket industries. He was well known and respected in the industry for his technical expertise and training events that he hosted. Most recently he retired as a national sales and marketing manager for Davico Manufacturing in New Bedford.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy A. (Dearborn) Hamblettof over 40 years; his mother, Pauline M. (Thibodeau) Hamblett of Colchester, CT;  his children, Matthew E. Hamblett of Fairhaven, MA, Jason W. Hamblett and his wife Jody of Spartanburg, SC, Jessica Marsh and her husband Mark of Spartanburg, SC, Melissa B. Weldon and her husband Timothy of Taunton, Adam L. Treadwell and his wife Jessica of Natick; his brother, Darryl B. Hamblett of Hebron, CT; and was known as “Bampa” to 11 beloved grandchildren.

Visiting hours are from 4 – 7 PM on Wed., May 17th at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. His funeral will be held on Thurs., May 18, 2023 at 9 AM from the funeral home, followed by the Liturgy of the Word at St. Patrick’s Church, 94 High St., Wareham at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.  For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com.