Birth date: Nov 13, 1930 Death date: Aug 19, 2020
Caudell, Glenn Raymond of Clearwater, Fl. passed away August 19, 2020. He was born November 13, 1930 in Stockwell (Crystal Palace area), London, England to Madeline and Ernest Caudell. He was preceded in death by his parents and S Read Obituary
When I first met Glenn in Atlanta,Ga.,I knew that he was a wonderful and unique person. I was so grateful for the way he welcomed me into the family.His life was filled with family,friends,travel,good times,laughter,jazz music, and of course,red wine.The times we shared together were very enjoyable and memorable.I'll always treasure the way Griffin and Sidney would get so excited to visit with Grandpa Glenn and Grandma Sarah. Glenn will forever hold a very special place in my heart.
With Love,
Peggy Caudell
There are so many good memories of my father and as I reflect back I realize how profound and fortunate I was to have Glenn as a father. As children, he gave us the time and attention we needed and made sure we knew how greatly loved we were as adults. It is with great sadness to say goodbye. He will be greatly missed.
There are so many good memories of my father and as I reflect back it occurs to me how profound they were. We never lacked for his time and attention as children and he made sure that we knew we were loved as adults. It is with a heavy heart to say good bye. He will be greatly missed.
Michelle Caudell Anderson
We were so sad to hear of Glenn's passing. He was a dear 'great uncle', kind and generous during our visits whilst on holiday to Florida from the UK.
We have many fond memories of time on the beach and happy family meals.
With love to Sarah and all the family
From Carole, John, Helen & Ali Clarkson
Lancaster UK
Hello
During WW11 Glenn with sister Jeannie were evacuated, along with with thousands of other children away from home to country locations where it was thought to be safer.
It was not easy for the children and they did not want to go!
Our mother Madeline said to Glenn, draw a small bird in the corner of your letters home if you are unhappy. The first letter arrived and in the corner was a small bird! Mum quickly arranged to collect them, but they could not stay home for long.
1948 saw Glenn called up to the army, serving in post war Germany where he witnessed the terrible destruction of conflict. He was kept busy but did have time to win a pole vault contest with a princely leap of 11 feet.
At the time the family lived in a large rambling house in Sydenham South London. On his return from the army Glenn found it hard to settle, but then discovered Moden Jazz, Charle Parker in particular. He learnt to play the saxophone and drums, his early practice sessions at our house were often accompanied by our neighbour banging on the dividing wall telling Glenn to shut up! He formed a jazz band and played gigs at local Pubs.
Visiting Soho London he met up with like minded musicians, including Ronnie Scott.
There he found employment playing with various bands around the country and on cruise ships travelling the world. The cruises where a different life, everyone was there to enjoy themselves far away from the drabness of post war London.
It was when on a Cunard Liner heading for New York that Glenn decided to make his home in the USA.
It was nice to meet Glenn again at Jennifer and Kyles lovely wedding in Michigan, we had a good chat discussing many old memories.
We will always remember meeting glamorous Sarah, visiting with Glenn to our house at East Farleigh Kent, what a great time we had!
With love
Alan Joy Caudell xx
I was very fortunate to travel to Clearwater to visit Grandpa Caudell and Grandma Sarah the past few summers. I enjoy thinking about the memories of fishing off the seawall as a young kid while Grandpa watched Griffin and I. Also, I remember the times that we’d swim in the pool at the condo laughing with Grandpa. We love and miss him very much ❤️
I was very fortunate to travel to Clearwater to visit Grandpa Caudell and Grandma Sarah the past few summers. I enjoy thinking about the memories of fishing off the seawall as a young kid while Grandpa watched Griffin and I. Also, I remember the times that we’d swim in the pool at the condo laughing with Grandpa. We love and miss him very much ❤️
I will always remember how happy my dad was just getting a phone call from one of his family we would talk sports and how it never rains in Florida I will always be grateful to Sarah for taking such good care of my dad and arranging for me to get my dads Tenor sax he purchased the sax in 1961 in London I will cherish it for life
So sad to hear of the passing of my eldest cousin Glenn; I have fond memories of him as a teenager in the 1940s; our families lived close to each other in the South East London area of England, and I treated him like an older brother.
He enjoyed taking part in our family “Christmas shows” playing jazz piano & acting in sketches ; he would often come to our house to practise piano and try to teach me some “Boogie Woogie” as I was only learning classical!
I was lucky to see him play saxophone in a dance band before he got the “travel bug” - the first in our family to venture abroad! We were so pleased that his ambition to join The Great Geraldo Orchestra and to travel, came to fruition on the Union Castle Cruise Line. We were also interested in all his travels in the USA.
We were so delighted when Glenn&Sarah visited my own family in the late 1980s; unfortunately I have been unable to travel to Clearwater, but so pleased that 2 of my daughters have been able to meet up with them at their homes in recent years.
My thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and all the family.
Love from Valerie x
Glenn was very dear too us. We will miss him terribly. Such a gentleman and fun to be with. He had a life well lived .He will be in our minds and hearts forever.
Sarah we wish somehow we could ease the pain of losing someone so close to your heart . Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Linda & Ron
