Marjorie (Bland) Glater

Marjorie Bland Glater, 78, passed away at home in the presence of her family after a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 4, 1943, to Sylvia and Martin Bland, Marge grew up in West Hartford, CT. She was an active member of the Beth David Synagogue community. Marge graduated from Hall High School in 1961 and the University of Hartford in 1965. She married her love, Bill Glater, and began her teaching career in a third grade classroom in Hartford. She and Bill raised their family in South Windsor, CT. In 1974, Marge and her dear friend, Sandie Kerns, opened Mother Goose Nursery School in South Windsor. Over the next 44 years, their little school grew into Mother Goose Children’s Center, Inc. She dedicated herself to the school and valued the many relationships she formed over the years. Marge drew people in with her smile, compassion, and goodness. She was committed to early childhood education through her work as a validator for the NAEYC and as president of the HAEYC for many years. In recognition of Marge’s work for HAEYC, she was honored with the “Woman of Valor” award. Marge worked vigorously on the committee to rebuild the elementary schools in South Windsor. She was happiest spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren, and looked forward to attending their school and sporting events, musicals, plays, and concerts. Marge loved her trips to New Hampshire and her drives with Bill all over New England. Marge is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill Glater; daughters Rachel Robie and Amy Mondschein and sons-in-law Chris Robie and Henry Mondschein. She was the proud and adoring Bubby to Sophie and Noah Robie and Aron and Sima Mondschein. Marge is also survived by her brother, Alan Bland, and sister-in-law, Lorri Bland; “brother” Howard Segal; “sister” Helen Kaufman and her husband Philip and nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 28, 11:00 a.m. at Beth David Synagogue, 20 Dover Road, West Hartford, CT, with interment at Beth David Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT. The family will be observing a private shiva. Donations may be made in Marge’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Donations may be made in Marge’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.