We were sorry to learn in late September that our good friend and atlatl supporter, Glenn Mairo, passed away in Massachusetts at the way too young age of 57.

Many years ago, Glenn called us up after attending our workshop at Chimney Point in Vermont and asked if we would be interested in bringing an atlatl workshop to a program in Massachusetts. For five years, Glenn set up and ran the an atlatl contest and workshops at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead in Danvers, Ma. and then later set up a program with the Danvers Historical Society. Glenn did a lot of work introducing atlatls to a variety of people and a number of people got their first chance to try the atlatl at one of Glenn’s events. Glenn’s son, Max, was often at his side making the programs a success.

A memorial service was held in late September in Massachusetts for Glenn. Rest in Peace dear friend. Our condolences to Glenn’s family. Glenn’s obituary follows:

Glenn R. Mairo, 57

Boxford — Glenn R. Mairo of Boxford passed away peacefully Friday,
September 14, 2012 at the West Roxbury Veteran’s Hospital after a lengthy
illness. He was born October 23, 1954 in Chelsea, MA. He was the son of Beverly
(Hatch) and Robert L. Mairo. He graduated from Masconomet Regional High
School in 1972 and attended the Boston Conservatory of Music. Glenn was a
Vietnam Veteran and served in the Airforce Band as head percussionist and
assistant conductor. A highlight of his years in the Armed forces was conducting
the combined Air Force and Marine band in Philadelphia on the Nation’s
bicentennial in 1976.
at the West Roxbury Veteran’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born October 23, 1954
in Chelsea, MA. He was the son of Beverly (Hatch) and Robert L. Mairo. He graduated from
Masconomet Regional High School in 1972 and attended the Boston Conservatory of Music.
Glenn was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the Airforce Band as head percussionist and
assistant conductor. A highlight of his years in the Armed forces was conducting the combined
Air Force and Marine band in Philadelphia on the Nation’s bicentennial in 1976.

He was the founder and director of the Essex Harmony, a singing ensemble, held the title
Educator of the Danvers Historical Society and was on their board of trustees. Glenn was a past
Chairman of the Massachusetts Archeological Society and active in the Salem Preservation
Inc. He served in the Danvers Alarm List and was a member of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead
Preservation Society. He was a certified Alamo Living History Volunteer in San Antonio and
was also involved in the Essex National Heritage Commission.

He is survived by his son, Maxfield Mairo of Maine, his sister and brother in law Michele
and Robert Pszenny of Boxford, nieces Jaclyn Pszenny, Victoria Gamache and nephew David
Gamache and two grand nieces Megan and Madison Gamache.