EAST RIVER ST. MARY’S – Elmer Austin Greene, 89 of East River St. Mary’s passed away in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow on April 17, 2011.
Born on September 7, 1921, he was the eldest son of the late William and Mary (Moser) Greene.
Living all his life in East River St., Mary’s, he spent his early working years in farming and forestry. Carpentry was his passion and for the remainder of his life he was self employed using his talent in that area. Many hours were spent in his “SHOP” building furniture, repairing the broken, sharpening his saws or creating toys for the children.
His faith was a quiet and deep one yet evident in his daily walk of life; his demeanor gentle, kind and soft spoken.
He was dedicated, loyal and totally committed to his family, church and community. A life-long member of Bethany United Church, he served as an Elder for over 50 years, was clerk of session and superintendent of Sunday school; a loyal supporter of the Canadian Bible Society and member of Gladstone Lodge No. 89 and Jewel Lodge No. 42 Antigonish.
He is survived by Edith (Gunn) the wife he cherished for 59 years; daughters, Lynda (Norman), Elizabeth (Shirley); son, David (Jennifer); grandchildren: Stephen, Nathan, Eli, Jessica, and Lane; great-grandchildren: Ethan, Naomi, Ben, Shay, and Alexander, all of whom knew him as “PUP”, he loved them all dearly and took great interest in their lives and accomplishments. Also surviving are sisters: Joyce Archibald, Margaret MacDougall, Marion Hattie, Anna Cameron and Grace Gunn; brothers: Harold, Jimmie, and Wayne and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Gregor MacLean and Dr. Gerry Farrell for their past and more recent care and attention to dad and his family, to the VON Staff, nursing units on 4th and 2nd floors and especially to the nurses and staff on the Palliative Care Unit, their kindness and compassion will be remembered always.
Funeral arrangements are under the caring direction of the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, where visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Service of celebration will be held at 2 p.m. April 21st in Zion Presbyterian Church, East River St., Mary’s with Derek Elsworth officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, East River St. Mary’s.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly accepted to Bethany United Church, Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or a charity of your choice.
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