Ernest Glaister

– March 5, 2012

Ernest Glaister, 82, of Sun City Center passed away peacefully on March 5, 2012. Ernie was born in Syracuse, NY and was an avid sportsman who hunted and fished the waters of upstate New York and nearby Canada for most of his life. In his youth he enjoyed many outdoor activities including snow and water skiing, as well as being an excellent golfer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked for most of his life as a parts manager for White Trucks in Buffalo, NY. In his later years he became involved with Alcoholics Anonymous and dedicated much of his time working with inmates at the prison in Deland, FL while residing in that area. Ernie moved to Sun City in 2007 and continued his affiliation with AA. His experience in Sun City was enjoyable, making many new friends and playing his beloved golf. Ernie was predeceased by his parents, William and Evelyn Glaister, and his sisters, Evelyn Gavin and Margaret Abram, and brother William. He is survived by his sister Ethel Thomas of Orlando and brother Thomas of Riverview, as well as the many nieces and nephews for whom Ernie cared the most. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 10 at Hospice of Sun City Center. The family would like to extend its appreciation to Ernie’s many Sun City friends whose concern and caring made his years in that community a part of his life he truly cherished. Donations in his name can be made to Alcoholics Anonymous of Sun City or Hospice of Sun City.