Glenda Ellen Supino (Birnie)

Glenda Ellen Supino
March 17, 1940 – March 10, 2026
“A life beautifully lived with love, laughter and a spirit that lives on in our hearts.”

Obituary

Glenda Ellen Supino (Birnie), age 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, due to complications from dementia. She was born on March 17, 1940, in Bangor, Maine.

Glenda moved to Danvers, Massachusetts at the age of five, where she grew up and graduated from Danvers High School with the Class of 1958. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Joseph Supino, Sr. Known by classmates as the “cutest couple,” the two married in 1959 when Glenda was just 19 years old. Their loving marriage lasted nearly 67 years until Bob’s passing on May 3, 2025.

Glenda continued her education at Fisher Junior College, earning her associate’s degree. She and Bob built their life together in Danvers, where they raised their family before building a beautiful home in Middleton, Massachusetts. In retirement, they enjoyed many happy years in The Villages, Florida.

She was a devoted wife and sensational mother who always made time for her husband and three children. Our home was filled with comfort, well-prepared meals, Sunday dinners and plenty of clothes lovingly provided. We never wanted for anything. She was always there—driving to early morning hockey practices at 5 a.m., cheering at weekend softball games and making sure we could swim and try new adventures like snow skiing and water skiing. She never missed a birthday or birthday party and every holiday was celebrated with joy and creativity. Whether it was stockings overflowing with gifts at Christmas or pistachio nuts tucked into Easter baskets, she made childhood magical. To us, she was Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and any other joyful role she could take on to make life special.

Glenda loved staying active, oozed with energy and was naturally athletic. She enjoyed synchronized swimming, often teaching children how to dive, as well as tennis, pickleball, golf, and pool—where she could still bank a shot with ease—and just about any game, especially cards. She had a natural talent for decorating homes and even wallpapered as a side business. Gifted with creativity, she could sew clothes, make stained glass decor, garden and create almost anything she imagined. She had a way of bringing beauty and warmth to everything she touched.

Some of her most treasured childhood memories were playing with her brother, Donnie, the summers she spent in Maine at Sebasco Lodge, where she swam, worked and enjoyed lobster luncheons on the beach. She loved music, taking lessons in cello and French horn and playing in her high school marching band. As an adult, she created many cherished family memories in New Hampshire on Great East Lake.

Faith was an important part of Glenda’s life. She was a longtime active and beloved member of Maple Street Church in Danvers, Massachusetts, where she and her husband Bob generously shared their time and talents. After retiring, she became a member of Garden Worship Center in Belleview, Florida.

Glenda was the daughter of the late William Dawson Birnie and Florence Virginia Farmer.
She is survived by her loving children: Robert Joseph Supino, Jr., William Bruce Supino and Jodi Supino Elliott; two wonderful daughters-in-law and one incredible son-in-law; her cherished grandchildren: Nicholas Supino, Alexa Sibo, Tasia Correia, Dylan Supino, Joshua Elliott, and Rachel Elliott; and her beloved great-grandchildren: Maile Supino, Colby Correia and Aiden Correia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, including the staff at Trinity Springs and Vitas Hospice.

Glenda will be remembered for her warmth, her welcoming spirit, and the joy she found in bringing people together. Her smile, her hugs and her generous heart will be deeply missed. Her love remains woven into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. A life so warmly lived leaves a legacy that will never fade.
Though she is gone from our sight, her love will forever remain in our hearts.

A semi-private Celebration of Life honoring Glenda and Bob Supino will be held in July at their daughter’s home in Florida. Those wishing to attend, or who would like to send a card or note to be shared with the family, may contact Jodi or another family member for more information.
A second Celebration of Life will be held on August 2, 2026, at Maple Street Church, 90 Maple Street, Danvers, MA. The service will be from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m., with fellowship to follow until 5:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at any time.

Family and friends are invited to share photos, messages and memories on the dedicated spaces listed below. It is a special place where Glenda’s legacy of joy and kindness can continue through the stories we tell and the love we share.

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March 21, 2026

I always had a great time at Gram’s. She taught me to knit and played cribbage with us grandkids. She would always let us have fun. Like when Dylan and I wanted to “decorate” her room, make her “breakfast”, or play flashlight tag with her. She was game.

Alexa

March 19, 2026

Both Bob and Glenda were good friends of mine and played on several of the billiard leagues I ran. I've known them both for so many years and either one would be right there to help out with whatever you needed. Bob made several videos for me - one of my mixed doubles league they played on, one when Pro Allison Fisher was here, and one of the bus trip and cruise many of us pool players took where I held my doubles tournament on the cruise ship that had 2 pool tables. My hubby and I played cards several times at the beautiful home and you couldn't help but have a good time with them. They are both sorely missed in the billiard world in The Villages!!

Sherry Alexander

March 19, 2026

A few of our favorite memories💕

Tasia Correia

March 19, 2026

Two lives lived as one. They are together always. Rack'em. I need to break to get an advantage. Loved our times together.

Tom Manuel

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