Obituary of Kenneth Gordon Green

It is with heavy hearts that the Green family announces the passing of Kenneth Gordon Green of Halifax, NS on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Ken was born October 26, 1943 in Woodstock, NB to the late Donald and Jean (Dickinson) Green. As a young man, Ken was involved in many sports. He was a fraternity brother of Pi Gamma Delta and was a star basketball player for Ricker College in Houlton, Maine. In later years he spent countless hours coaching baseball and basketball. Ken spent most of his professional life in the IT industry. He began his career with NB Tel and moved on to work for companies such as Blue Cross and McCain Foods, eventually retiring from Clearwater Fine Foods. Known for his many, often humorous sayings, Ken enjoyed reading, golf and woodworking but his true passion was his family. Whether he was tending to the bonfire, riding his lawn tractor, or just sitting on the porch, Ken was happiest when the whole family was around. Ken is survived by his wife Geraldine "Gerri" (Matthews) of Halifax, NS; son, Jeffrey (Lisa) of Quispamsis; daughter, Jillian Hope (Jamie) of Quispamsis; two brothers: Donald (Nadine) of Calgary, AB and Arthur (Mary) of Ottawa, ON; four grandchildren: Emma and Rebecca Green, Rachel and Ryan Hope; and several nieces and nephews. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10 AM. Interment will take place in Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.