William "Bill" Raymond Green
September 14, 1942 to December 26, 2024
Obituary
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bill, loving husband and father, at the age of 82. On Thursday, December 26, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Health Sciences Centre.
Bill was born in Valleyfield, NL on September 14, 1942. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Emma, mother and father-in-law Edward and Elizabeth Barbour, brother Winston, sister Ella, brother-in-law Philip, Sister-in-law Bobbie.
Bill had a lifelong love for music. He was assistant organist at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at the young age of 19 under the direction of Dr. Donald Cook who recognized his musical abilities.
He was Director of The Singing Legionnaires for 40 years (uniting men in song and fellowship) and Director of The Silver Chord Singers (a group for seniors founded by Memorial University) for 8 years. He was organist and choir director at many St. John’s churches and played for numerous funerals and weddings, including funerals at the Carnell Memorial Chapel.
Bill was humble and contrite. Music, heritage, and love for his family were what meant the most to him.
Bill met and married Louise in 1969 and recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. He raised two children, Lisa and Jonathan. In his younger years, he spent many hours taking them and his nieces and nephews on outings to parks, and sledding etc. During summer vacations in Newtown he enjoyed sharing the Barbour heritage with many who would stop by or come knocking at the door.
He was also very artistic and enjoyed painting and drawing. Every year he would draw a picture for the family Christmas card.
Bill was also a modest man and had a great sense of humour, who had a joke for every occasion, including Dad jokes. He had a soft heart for animals and loved his many family cats. He loved posting on social media and enjoyed it to keep in touch with many friends and family both near and far.
Bill trained in accounting and worked at many local offices before joining to operate a business with his longtime partner Randell Porter.
Bill is mourned by his wife Louise, daughter Lisa, son-in-law Donald Buell, son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Nancy, grandchildren Rebecca, Jack, great grandson Thomas, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, December 29th.
Funeral service will take place on Monday, December 30th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. With a reception to follow.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the SPCA.
“Music lingers on in the soul long after the last refrain.” Louise
“The song is ended, but the melody lives on.”
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on December 29, 2024
7-9 p.m. on December 29, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Monday December 30th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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To Jonathan and family – II was shocked and saddened to learn the death of your father today. It was only recently that I enjoyed a long conversation with him. I first met him when he sometimes played the organ at St. Thomas’ Church. He was a kind man and a real gentleman. My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
To the Green FAmily,
My sincere condolences. I was a member of the Business Association along with Bill for a number of years. He never missed an opportunity to offer a pun…. Some of which would be tricky to decipher but inevitably left us with a good chuckle. He was a real gentleman and I am saddened to hear of his passing.
Louise and Family, so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Bill through a mutual business association, he was always professional and kind. You could always count on a funny play on words to make you smile, he was a true gentleman. Rest in Peace.
To the Green Family,
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I knew him from doing business with him at Hickman’s. Bill was a fine man.
Our sincere condolences.
Betty & Sid Greeley
Lisa,
I am very sorry for your loss on your dad’s passing.. Lots of wonderful childhood memories from Laurier street. Sending my sincere condolences..
Bill and I were childhood school friends and I think warmly of our friendship through that period.
In recent years we struck up an e-mail correspndence and relived some of those times. I extend my condolences for your loss.
Dear Aunt Louise, Lisa, Jon.
I’m so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I have only fond memories of Uncle Bill, he will be deeply missed.
My deepest condolences
We were so sorry to read about Bill’s passing. Harold was in the Singing Legionnaires when Bill played for them. He had a lot of respect for Bill as a wonderful musician, and a wonderful man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Noreen and Harold Press
To the Green Family,
Sorry to read of Bill’s passing. I knew him through the Men’s Choir at George Street United Church of which I was a member. A fine gentleman and director.
Alvin Tucker
To Louise, Jonathan and Lisa. Heartfelt condolences from Whitehorse for your great loss. For my part, with the sorrow is great gratitude for all he has left behind.
Thank you Bill for the difference you made in so many of us. You are a storyteller, all (well most of them anyways) sprinkled with wisdom, humour (dry) and heart. You loved life, and knew what was important. Family and friends and music. Add a fierce and selfless dedication to the big and small things that mattered.
As a navy fellow, our paths crossed often,. At churches, at remembrances, at functions, at gatherings. You incredible work as maestro with the Singing Legionnaires brought joy and laughter to so many and so often, inside and outside the ensemble. You understood the power of music to bring healing, reflection, and belonging in whatever quantity one was want to accept.
I mourn your crossing of the bar. Twilight and evening bell. I am grateful for knowing you and your kindness.. The chance to play a few games of cards, share a few wings and a glass, and to be a small part of your journey since I first met you about 24 years ago. Admired your spirit A sense of energy and dash as one would have spinning around in an old Karmen Gaia convertible.
Bill. I salute your service dear friend.. May you Rest in Peace and rise in glory.
Dear Louise, Lisa, Jonathan and extended families. I was very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I enjoyed his many posts of puns which always seemed to bring a smile to my face or me to comment in order to enhance the humour. Bill was a gentleman, musician, artist and great human being. I have a few of his Christmas cards of the Barbour Homesteads and various Newtown churches in silhouette. Bill will always be remembered as a good friend. Rest in Peace.
Lisa, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending you and your family our deepest condolences.
Louise, Jonathan and Lisa,
So very saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. We were very lucky to have such wonderful neighbors on Cowan Avenue. I remember building our forts in the backyard with Bill, my dad and Jonathan. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Take care
Lousie, Jonathan and Lisa,
So very saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. We were very lucky to have such wonderful neighbors on Cowan Avenue. I remember building our forts in the backyard with Bill, my dad and Jonathan. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Take care
I am saddened to learn of Bill’s death. My condolences to Louise, Lisa, Jonathan and family. Thinking of you.
To the Green family,
Myself and Shawna are sorry to hear of Bills passing and offer our deepest condolences.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We have not kept in touch but I always asked Randy about him as both him and Randy worked for me at the Brick Shirt House. He was a loyal employee and a fine human being. May your memories help you as time passes.
I met Bill when I became a member of the Singing Legionnaires. He was very nice and welcomed me into the choir. Please accept my condolences, thinking of all the family during this difficult time.
Louise & family
Sincere condolences; remember the good times!
Emily Dyckson
Louise and family,
May the caring thoughts and loving memories,surround you now.
Thinking of you all at this sad time,with deepest sympathy.
Ollie (Gill) & Bruce Davis
Sending out heartfelt condolences 💐 for the loss of your loved one. Lisa, May your dad Rest in Peace 🙏
My condolences to Louise, Lisa and Jonathan. May the memories of a life well lived bring you some measure of comfort and may he rest in peace.
Louise, Lisa and Jonathan, we are very saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers surround you. May love support you in the coming days. Hold your memories dear.
Nancy and family, we are saddened to learn of the passing of your father. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone you love, we are never ready. May the memories you cherish of him give you comfort today, and forever.
Lisa and Family
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May God’s love be with you all during this time.
David & Cindy Buell
Louise I so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
I would be there but unfortunately I’m in Nova Scotia. Know I will be thinking of you all.
Jonathan and family,
So sorry to be reading that your Dad has passed. You guys were always together while visiting us at the Cathedral office. I’m sure he will be missed . Any time we called him to come play at the Cathedral, he was always available and always arrived with a big smile on his face…it was such a privilege for him to play as he always enjoyed the Organ there. Rest in peace Bill…you will now be making music with the angels and singing with them! Sing loud my friend!
I am saddened to learn of Bill’s recent passing.. He was a good friend. His music brought happiness and comfort to countless people through the years. My sincere condolences to Louise, Lisa and Donnie, Jonathon and Nancy and all the family. God bless.
I’m sorry about bill
Dear Louise, Lisa, Jonathan and family,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time and keeping you all close at heart. I will always remember the many wonderful visits we’ve had at your house. I will always remember the beautiful cards Bill would send at Christmas, so very talented. Hold your cherished memories close and each other..
Sincerely,
Nancy McPhail
Gander, NL
our condolences to Louise and family,sorry to hear about Bill , will always cherish the hand made christmas cards he sent us Len and Theresa Barbour barbourlt@outlook. com
To the Green family
Sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Sending our deepest sympathies to all the family. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Valerie (Andrews formally of Newtown) and Glen Hicks
Louise & family;
Thinking of you at this difficult time, and sending sincere sympathy.
Ruby & Shirley (Roberts)
I offer sincere condolences to Bill’s family on his passing. He and I go way back, and have shared many musical experiences together, He was my choir director at St. James U.C. at one time, and he had accompanied my solos at many church and funeral services. He was an excellent organist and a wonderful man. Rest now in peace, my friend.
Louise, Lisa, Jonathan and families we are saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was such an inspiration and friend he filled our lives with humor and memories. He will be truly missed and will remain in our hearts forever.
Louise Lisa Jonathan and families. So so sorry to hear of passing of our Bill..Our family are heart broken. We have so many wonderful memories of him and you all..I will miss his visit every summer as I did the pass summer..Our memories of him we will cherish for ever. Hugs to you all.♥️♥️
DEAR LISA I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Louise, Lisa, Jonathan and families, our deepest sympathies on the passing of Bill. We have a lot of great memories with you all coming to Newtown during the summers. Sending. Our love, Stephen and Vicky Pynn
I am saddened to hear that Bills new journey has started. Bill, I never did replace the webbing on the foot peddles of the organ in the BB house, but you will be with me in thought as a navigate this when I go home the summer. The two grand Barbour homes in Newtown share many stories due to Bill and Aunt Elsie opening them up to share a living story of our family. I loved the wee Christmas drawings that you sent out every year. You were very talented my friend.
I send my love to Louise, Lisa, Jonathon and families as you celebrate all the stories which were so much a part of who Bill was. ❤️
Sending our condolences & love to your family & you Lisa & Donnie.
Jim Carol & Brett
Dearest Lisa,
Sending condolences and love from Nova Scotia as you and your family go through this very difficult time. I know how much you loved and adored your father and it is very clear from the obituary that he was an amazing man. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.
Denise & Greg
Louise and family,
My heart is heavy tonight when I read of Bill’s passing. We sang in the Cathedral choir for years. I remember his little VW Karman Ghia he had. I remember his brother-in-law Phil Downton who had a lovely tenor voice. Bill was a wonderful organist and accompanied me singing at funerals. I will miss him.
I knew Bill when I worked at Carnell’s. A very kind and helpful man . To his family and friends , I know the wonderful memories that you hold in your heart will help during this difficult time. RIP Bill.
Sincere Sympathy on the passing of your beloved family member.
Bill and I were the two youngest cousins in our immediate Green family. On summer holidays in St John’s., I would always ask him to play “The Sidewalks of New York” for me on his Hammond organ. Bill was extremely intelligent and artistic,. he was among the top boys in his classes at Bishop Feild School. With marriage to a Newtown girl, Bill reclaimed his Bonavista Bay heritage and became devoted to the development of the Barbour Living Heritage Village, that was the core of Louise’s family legacy. He gamely fulfilled his social interests as his illness progressed and so his loss was unexpected to us all. Carl and I send our sincere sympathy to Louise, our friend and relative, to Lisa, Donny, Jonathan and Nancy and all those who loved and admired him.
Marie-Beth and Carl Wright
Condolences to all family and the abundance of friends of “BILL”-I FIRST MET BILL WHILE DOING REAL ESTATE WITH HIS BROTHER Winston(Teacher who passed away at early age)–They were,I considered two well spoken ,educated peiole-,AND bumped-into Bill several times over the years-he always had a ‘hi there Jim’,how is everything doing in sales etc. So sorry to read his Obit. here today–OR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS-GOD BLESS,JIM CAMPBELL(RET’D RCAF.(RETIRED REAL ESTATE BROKER OWNER,-WIFE NELIA CAMPBELL ST. JOHN’S NFLD.
So sorry to hear this regarding Bill’s passing. I remember hm fondly over the years at various functions related to church. A quiet man with a huge Prescence in creating good strong music for all to enjoy. God Speed, Sir. A faithful servant has gone to the Maker to rest for all eternity. RIP.
Douglas Dawe