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JOHN G. GREENE
Born: Mar 01, 1937
Date of Passing: Apr 21, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN G. GREENE, FCA March 1, 1937 - April 21, 2014 We are saddened to announce the passing of John George Greene, who died on April 21, 2014 at the age of 77. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan Frances Greene, nee Moseley, of Toronto. John and Joan met at Sault Ste. Marie Collegiate Institute in 1952. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jane and husband Arnis Budrevics of Toronto, son David and husband Chisholm Lyons of New York, and son Jeff and wife Kelle of Winnipeg, and Jeff's children, (John's grandsons), Andrew and Jordan of Winnipeg. John was born in Arnprior, Ontario, the son of Mansel and Jean Greene. He graduated in 1958 from Queens University with a Bachelors Degree in Commerce. Upon graduation he moved to Toronto to join Clarkson Gordon, later Ernst and Young. His career at the firm spanned 39 years - from 1958 until his retirement in 1997. Many of these years were spent in Winnipeg, where he was a respected contributor to the local business community, and where he and Joan raised their family. He was honoured to be asked to be National Director of Tax in 1984, and moved back to Toronto to take on this important role. During his time in Winnipeg, John was involved in other successful business interests with the late Duff Roblin, PC CC OM, and the late Alan Moore, FCA as owners of Metropol Security Ltd and Metropol Emergency Response Centre. Also during this time, he and Alan Moore founded The Aeroguard Group, of which he remained Chairman until his passing. John was very involved in the community serving as President of the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the national board of the Victorian Order of Nurses. John was always active, and loved being in a boat on a lake, hunting with Jeff, fishing with his kids, travelling with Joan, and cheering on his beloved Blue Jays. He most enjoyed visiting and spending time with his family. The family will hold a private service in Palm Springs, California, where he and Joan spent several wonderful winters. Details of a celebration of his life that will be held in Toronto and Winnipeg will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers and if friends wish to do so, donations may be made in his honour to the Canadian Cancer Society, Ducks Unlimited or The Winnipeg Art Gallery.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2014
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Dear Joan and family, I am so sorry to accidentally learn online about John's passing. I remember fondly our family reunion a few years back. I know you have many happy memories of your very full lives. Hopefully we can re- connect, and again my deepest sympathies to you and your family...Love, Pat - Posted by: Patricia Tobin Lopinski (Joan's 1st cousin) on: May 16, 2014
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My deepest sympathy Jane, to you and your family. Your father will live on in the memories of his family and friends. "Don't cry because it's over; be happy because it happened." - Posted by: Sandra Poole (Friend to Jane) on: May 09, 2014
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My deepest sympathy Joan and all your family including the grandchildren. John will be greatly missed by so many. I pray that he did not suffer. I will be in touch soonest. God Bless. - Posted by: Mary Helen Massey-Sadler (1st cousin on the Campbell-Storie side) on: May 09, 2014
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You had a wonderful life together & all of the trips. Had you been out west when he passed away? - Posted by: Fern Carpenter (Oldest 1st cousin on the Campbell side of the family. My deepest sympathy,Joan & Families.) on: May 08, 2014
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As many times has been said to many he was John, to a lucky few he was Dad, but to my brother and I, he was our Papa. Miss him tons, love you Papa, please, rest in peace. - Posted by: Andrew Greene (Grandson) on: May 08, 2014
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Quite a shock to learn this. He was always kind and patient. A true good friend. - Posted by: Hugh Currie (Friend and former apartment mate. Bridge partner years ago. ) on: May 07, 2014
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John was a good friend and business colleague for many years. The memories of John and Alan Moore will not be forgotten. My condolences to the Greene family. - Posted by: Ross Nugent (Friend) on: May 01, 2014