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Captain George Greene

Captain George  Greene

Born In: Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Born: July 2nd, 1934

Passed in: Petit De Grat, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: June 15th, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a great husband, dad and pépé, on June 15, 2011, surrounded by his family.
Born in Burgeo, Nfld., he was the son of the late George and Bertha (Strickland) Greene.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lynette. He was a proud and loving dad to Garfield (Marlene), Sydney, Maureen (Mark), Cole Harbour, Cheryl (Glenn), Fall River, Jennifer (Charlie), Fall River, Heather (Bill), Barrie, Ont. Never a prouder pépé to Ashley (Mike), Natasha, Bianca, Erin, Joella, Bailey, Kayla, Haley, Brittany, Matthew, Mason, Laura, and Mallorie; brothers, Albert (Selma), Halifax, Cecil (Ada), North Sydney.
He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brothers, Seward, Fredrick, Maxwell, Gordon, and Lewis.
He worked for Booth Fisheries and then Richmond Fisheries for 40 years as a Captain then Shore Captain. One of his favourite pastimes was telling stories of his fishing experiences in vivid detail. Spending time with his grandchildren resulted in lots of joy and laughter.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the third floor palliative care of St. Martha's Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at IML Funeral Home, Petit De Grat. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish Church in Petit De Grat.
Arrangements are under the direction of IML Funeral Services in Petit De Grat.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
“All hands are now on deck”.


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