Glenn D. Hastings

Funeral service for Glenn D. Hastings, 92, of Morley, will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:00am at the O’Leary Funeral Home in Canton. Glenn passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 16th, while surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. 

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 20 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care; 6805 US Hwy 11; Potsdam, NY 13676.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Leila, of 69 years, by their two sons, Stephen and Christopher Hastings, both of Canton and by their two daughters, Nancy Hastings Bristol of Canton and Judy Hastings of Wanakena. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which were his pride and joy.

He is predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings, Warren and Dean Hastings, Anna Faye Smith, Beatrice MacCauley, Arloween Bishop and June Young.

Glenn was born February 12, 1924 in Richville, the son of Warren Sr. and Lena M. (Raven) Hastings. A graduate of Heuvelton High School, he went on to attend Canton ATI to study Electrical Engineering before deciding to put his education on hold during World War II. Shortly after enlisting in the U.S. Army, he became severely ill with rheumatic fever. After several months of being hospitalized, he was medically discharged from the service. On March 6, 1947, Glenn married the love of his life, Leila D. Bush, in Morley, after two weeks of courting. 

Glenn worked as a farmer for many years and later became a breeder for Dr. Smith, Curtis Breeding Service, and ultimately American Breeders Service, where he retired as District Manager. All the while, he and Leila were successful business owners, to include several real estate properties in the area. In 1966, they built and operated Hastings Country Store for 21 years and later the Ye Olde Gin Mill bar for another eight years. 

When Glenn was young, he enjoyed horseback riding and eventually went on to hold many horse and cattle shows.

Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. 

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