Danvers - Glenna Severance Dunphy, beloved wife, mother, educator, and community member, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the age of 85. Glenna was born in Brentwood, NH on September 18, 1938, to the late Arthur and Caroline (Hopkins) Severance of Raymond, New Hampshire, where she spent her formative years alongside her five siblings. She graduated from Raymond High School, carrying with her the values of hard work, dedication, and compassion that would define her life.

In sixth grade, Glenna met the love of her life, Barry Dunphy and they embarked on a journey of love and companionship that spanned 63 years, before his passing in 2021. Glenna and her husband shared a deep bond, marrying in June of 1958 and building a life together in Danvers, Massachusetts, where they raised their children.

During her early years as a mother, Glenna dedicated herself to her family, serving as a loving and nurturing stay-at-home mom. As her children grew older, she found fulfillment in various pursuits, including her involvement in the ECNG (Essex County Needle Guild) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Glenna was also an active member of the "Ladies of the Lake" book club in Nottingham, New Hampshire, where she shared her love for literature with fellow book enthusiasts.

Education was a passion of Glenna's, and she devoted much of her life to teaching and mentoring others. She tutored numerous students, taking great pride in their accomplishments. Glenna served as a substitute teacher in Danvers, Massachusetts, before becoming a teacher at Landmark School in Beverly Farms. Her dedication to education extended to her role as a professor at Northshore Community College, where she imparted her knowledge and love for English literature to countless students.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Glenna was a talented seamstress who found joy in needlepoint and sewing. She generously shared her skills, creating wedding dresses and sewing for friends and family. Glenna cherished her time at Pawtuckaway Lake, where she indulged in her love for swimming and embraced the serenity of the water.

Glenna leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. She is survived by her children, Robert Dunphy of Dorchester, Janine Dunphy, and William Dunphy, both of Danvers; her grandchildren, Maxwell Larkin-Dunphy, Sophie Larkin-Dunphy, and Eva Larkin-Dunphy; "bonus granddaughter Daisy Blakney" and her cherished grand puppies, Daisy and Holly. She is also survived by her sisters, Edna Berry and Janet Vining, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Glenna was preceded in death by her beloved husband Barry Dunphy, as well as her siblings Susan Davis, Dale Severance, and Richard Severance.

Glenna Severance Dunphy will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched with her warmth, wisdom, and generosity. May she rest in peace, reunited with her beloved husband and departed loved ones.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 2 Epping St., Raymond, NH. Guests may visit with the family from 11 AM until the start of the service.

Burial will be in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Raymond, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Else Cilley Chapter, Nottingham, NH.

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