Gloria Bubly
Gloria (Glazer) Bubly of Sharon, MA, loved by many friends and family passed away on September 14, 2023 at age 90 years old. Gloria was a talented artist, and had graduated from Massachusetts College of Art. She worked as an art teacher, as well as a graphic designer at Raytheon and then eventually at Bubly Associates, an environmental consulting firm.
Gloria’s parents, Alice (Chazen) and Barney Glazer, emigrated to the USA from Poland and Ukraine. Gloria was born in Boston in 1933, joining her beloved older sister Irene (Glazer) Gaffin and older brother Harold Glazer (predeceased). Her family lived in Dorchester for many years where she met her next-door neighbor Daniel Bubly, whom she married. There they had 3 children, Berylee, Gary and Ava. In 1968, the family moved to Sharon, MA, where Gloria lived until her passing.
Gloria was known to be exceptionally funny. She was always ready with her clever jokes, seizing the absurdity of the moment. She made us all laugh heartily, even in her last days. Her hand made greeting cards were legendary in the family. She would create individual and personalized cards using her favorite family photos.
Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Daniel, daughter, Ava and brother, Harold. She is survived by her older sister, Irene Gaffin, children Berylee Bubly and Dr. Gary Bubly (spouse Dr. Karen Smigel). Survived by grandchildren Alison Bubly (spouse Adam Feinstein) and Dr. Rachel Bubly (spouse Daniel Pfeffer). Survived by nieces and nephews – Harris Gaffin, Barbara Gaffin Cahn, Beverly Gaffin, Joanne Glazer, Amy Legaard, and Stephen Glazer.
She was such a loving and kind person, always considering other people’s needs over her own. It is impossible to express in writing how much Gloria was loved by us all. We do and will miss her dearly. May her memory be a blessing.
A graveside service will be held this Monday, September 18th at 11:00 AM at Everett Jewish Cemetaries, located at 232 Fuller Street, Everett, MA 02149. Shiva will be held on Monday, September 18th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at 107 Main Street, Somerset, MA, 02726. Shiva will continue on Tuesday, September 19th and Wednesday, September 20th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at 130 Oakdale Rd, Newton Highland, MA, 02461.