Joseph Greene
November 29, 1942 to January 21, 2023
Obituary
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It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Greene announce his passing on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Chancellor Park Long Term Care Home. He was 80 years of age.
Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the special care and love shown to “Papa Joe” by the entire staff during his time there.
Joseph was born November 29, 1942 to Miriam and Barton Greene of Raleigh, NL, the fifth of eight children. Upon finishing school, Joseph worked in the fishery with his father and brothers. Although the work was hard, those early years held many fond memories. In the early 60s, he went to Goose Bay, Labrador. There he worked for 10 years as a supply clerk with the U.S. Air Force, and there he began his career with Bell Aliant. He retired in 2000. While in Goose Bay he met, fell in love with, and married Evelyn, his wife of 59 years, and their only child Cheryl was born.
The greatest and most important event of Joseph’s life happened when he committed his life to Christ from his hospital bed in July 2021. He was prepared and ready for this day. Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in me tho’ he were dead, yet shall he live.”
Joseph loved puttering around the garden, collecting coins, all things western, movies, books, and music. He loved animals especially cats. He loved company, visitors to his home and bedside, meals around the table and playing games. He loved watching the Blue Jays and Team Gushue. Joseph did not play sports but he was a champion dart player winning many trophies. His greatest love was his family, whom he spoke of every day until he couldn’t speak anymore.
Leaving to mourn with many precious memories his wife Evelyn, daughter Cheryl (Stephen Wiseman), grandsons Dustin and Aaron (Brittany), granddaughter Rachel (Stephen Kettle), and precious great-grandson Theodore (Teddy), brothers George (Kizzie), and Freeman, sisters Melina, Belinda, and Maisie (Richard), sister in law Irene, many nieces, nephews, and large circle of extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Miriam and Barton Greene, parents-in-law Alfreda and Roland Hynes, sister Ida, brother Lester, sister-in-law Barbara, and brothers-in-law Stanley Dawe and John Andris.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1 p.m. Joseph will be laid to rest awaiting the resurrection in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
Donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, or the Canadian Bible Society.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on January 23, 2023
7-9 p.m. on January 23, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
1:00pm, Tuesday January 24th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
Evelyn, Cheryl and family: My condolences on the passing of your husband/dad.
Evelyn and Family, we are so sorry to learn that Joe has passed. We have fond memories of him while working at Bell Aliant. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
My deepest condolences Evelyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Evelyn – so sorry to just hear of ur dear husband’s passing.
May he Rest In Peace 💐💐💐
I am very saddned to hear of Joe’s passing.. My sincere condolences to the Green family RIP
Frank Davis
Dear Evelyn. I am just finding out about Joe’s passing. Many great memories working with Joe and you at the Telephone Company. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at your time of loss..
Evelyn and Family
So sorry to read of Joe’s passing. Keep your memories close at heart. May he rest in peace,
So very sorry for your loss. Sure Going to miss popping in to say Hello.
Dear Evelyn. I am just finding out about Joe’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. You were such a devoted wife. There were days on 3 east across the hall from Joe’s room that I took strength from you. God bless you . Please rest and allow yourself to recover………Pat Rideout (Joan Porter).
Evelyn and Cheryl, Our condolences to you and your family for your sad loss. We remember Joe as a kind and thoughtful friend within the workplace at Newtel, and beyond work in a social setting..
Neil and Alice Flynn
To Evelyn & Family
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Hold fast to the beautiful memories you all have shared over many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.
Humphrey & Maggie
Evelyn, Cheryl, Steve & family
Sincere condolences on Joe’s passing.
So sorry for your loss. We know your hearts are heavy & we pray God’s Strength, Love & Grace will keep you in the coming days .
Friends,
Phil & Bonnie Pike
Evelyn and family, We are very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Knew him from Nfld. Tel He was a kind, quiiet gentle man. May he rest in peace ..
Dan and Heather O’Connell
Evelyn and family I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish all the precious memories.
Dear Evelyn, Cheryl and family.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. We remember him well from the short time you were our neighbors.. He was such a gentleman. and a good neighbor. Gordon. still has the warm winter gloves Joe gave him to keep his hands warm while snow blowing our driveways.
God bless you all.
Margaret & Gordon Hunt
Evelyn, Cheryl and family,
So sorry to hear that Joe has passed away. We have good memories of a good man from the working years at the phone company. We are thinking of you during these sad days. Take care.
Gordon and Marilyn Ford, Fredericton, NB
Sis, Cheryl and family.
So sorry we could not be with you at this most difficult time, but please know you are constantly in our thoughts.
We look forward to spending time together and sharing our many memories of Joe. Those memories we shall hold and cherish.
L0ve,
Ed and Donna
Evelyn and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Joe. I had the privilege of working with Joe at Nfld. Tel, O’Leary Avenue. His kind disposition and quiet sense of humour are a couple of memories I will treasure. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Evelyn, Cheryl, & extended family,
Sending our sincere, heartfelt condolences. Throughout the years you were married You & Joe, along with your family made many happy memories together. We trust those memories will bring you great comfort. As you move forward with your grief, it is our desire that you will sense God’s love and peace along the way.
Aunt Ruby & Uncle Ford
Innisfail, Alberta
Deepest condolences to Sis , (Evelyn ) Chyrel and Greene and Wiseman families . Hearts are broken to have lost Joe , His journey over the pass few years was difficult , the constant card and devotion from Sis family allowed us moments of sharing and making of special memories .. Truly the long Good By . Joe , you will be a part of lives as we retell stories , yes there will be tears, but so Grateful you were a part of our lives for over 60 years . . God Bless
Evelyn we were saddened to hear of Joe’s passing .. our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time and days to come..
Evelyn, I am so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. May the Peace of Christ encompass and strengthen you in your great loss.
Anita Wyatt
To Evelyn & family,
Thinking about you and praying for you at this difficult time. May the peace of God surround you and your memories bring you great comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come. May your many happy memories give you comfort and peace. . Sending our love & prayers
Dear Evelyn & family, condolences to you, during this difficult time. May your memories bring you great comfort. Sincerely, Theresa & David Greene
Condolences on the passing of Joe.
Evelyn& Family:
Thinking of you and praying for you during this time of loss and bereavement.. May the presence of God surround you and fill your hearts and minds with peace and hope . God Bless!
Evelyn and family , My thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of Joe.. I remember having great chats with Joe over the years from work with the phone company… A very kind and well mannered individual……R.I.P. my friend….
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time and in the days to come. May your many happy memories give you comfort and peace. God Bless and Keep You.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to Family and Friends. RIP Joe.
I am very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I had the privilege of knowing Joe through work . Very quiet and yet observant . Such a calm spirit to talk to . He always had lots of wisdom and wit to share . I will remember him always .
Evelyn, Cheryl and Stephen, so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I remember well, his quiet demeanor and seemingly constant smile. Praying that God will strengthen and sustain you as you grieve your loss.
“Aunt” Joe, you were a big part of my childhood. Thank you for all the good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you aunt Evelyn, Cheryl and family.
Evelyn, my heart is with you and your family. I have enjoyed every moment spent with Joe and yourself over the past year. As I have told you many times your commitment, care, and compassion did not go unnoticed. You are super woman. Joe knew it too, every time I said your name that sweet grin came on his face. I will miss that grin!
Joe and I had so many chats, laughs and songs; he’d say he was more of a listener than a singer but man, could he talk. Just the best. I’ll never forget my visits and I will cherish the memories dearly. I am beyond grateful that we found our way into each others lives.
If you need anything going forward you know where to find me. Thank you both for making my life brighter!
Love, Erin