Stephen H. Glod, 82, passed away at his home in Derry, New Hampshire, on April 10, 2026, from complications related to Agent Orange exposure during his service in the Vietnam War.
Stephen is survived by his children, David Glod of Draper, Utah and Stacy Hunt of Derry, New Hampshire. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren: William and Ryan Hunt; and Stephen, Lindsey, Rebekah, Max, Rachel, and Sydney Glod. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas Glod of Raymond, New Hampshire.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Warchut) Glod; his brothers, Richard, George, and James; and the mother of his children, Elaine (Houston) Glod.
Stephen was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts and moved to Derry, New Hampshire as a child. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Air Force shortly thereafter. He served with distinction for more than 20 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. His assignments included Dover AFB in Delaware; McGuire AFB in New Jersey; Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska; Pope AFB in Fayetteville, NC, and Rhein-Main in Frankfurt, Germany; and his service took him across Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, and the Middle East, including service during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force in 1982.
Following his military career, Stephen worked for 26 years at the Manchester, New Hampshire Post Office.
Stephen had a lifelong passion for gardening. He planted a Christmas tree farm and cultivated blueberry bushes, generously sharing his harvest with friends, family, and neighbors. He was known for giving away apples, flowers, and whatever he grew, finding quiet satisfaction in giving people a reason to smile.
He valued routine, connection, and independence—enjoying morning coffee with friends, time spent thrifting, and conversations with friends. He also took simple pleasure in feeding the wild turkeys that visited his yard. He was consistently generous with his time, helping extended family and friends with transportation and support whenever needed.
A devoted patriot, Stephen took pride in his military service and in his family’s legacy of more than 100 years of combined service in the United States Armed Forces. He was deeply committed to his family, emphasizing the importance of education, financial discipline, and self-reliance.
He found lasting joy and bragging rights in listening to his grandchildren play music and sing. He watched them driving golf carts through the field and forest. These moments reflected the enduring impact of the life he built and the values he passed on.
He will be interred at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, New Hampshire.