January 14, 1923 – October 16, 2017
Obituary for Rev. Canon Robert S. H. Greene, SSC
The Rev. Robert S. H. Greene of Calgary, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 16, 2017 with his beloved wife, Marion, by his side at the age of 94 years. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on January 14, 1923, he served in a tank crew with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), and fought in Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and the liberation of Holland. His wartime experience led him to pursue a calling as a priest in the Anglican Church. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Licentiate in Theology from Trinity College, Toronto and subsequently his Bachelor of Sacred Theology. He was ordained a priest in 1954 and subsequently served in parishes in Lac La Biche, Fairview, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Philadelphia, before “retiring” to Calgary in 1996, where he served as a parish Priest in Calgary, Medicine Hat, Vulcan and Gleichen. He leaves his loving wife Marion; four children David, Michael (Sandi), Catherine (Pau) and Stephen (Frieda); six grandchildren Aaron, Stephanie, Cassandra, Miquel, Daniel, and John; three step grandchildren Kiel, Keir, and Collin; and three great-grandsons Koleten, Cooper, Jackson. He was a fierce fighter against injustice and a champion of the underdog. He had a quirky sense of humour and amused everyone with his corny jokes. He served the city of Calgary as Alderman from 1969 to 1971. A life-long monarchist, he served as Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Calgary Branch for many years. At the time of his death he was the priest in charge at St. Andrew’s Anglican church in Gleichen, Commissary of the Diocese of Northern Malawi, Padre at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 264 and Honorary National Padre of the LSH (RC). Requiem High Mass will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church (1407-7 Avenue NW) on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Memorial service will be held at St. Bartholomew’s (509 Dundas Street E, Toronto, ON) on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Rev. Greene’s family through www.evanjstrong.com. Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES 403-265-1199
Upcoming Events
Funeral Mass
OCT 21.
11:00 AM
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
1407 7 Ave NW
Calgary, AB, CA, T2N 0Z3
Memorial Service
OCT 28
St. Bartholomew’s
509 Dundas Street E
Toronto, AB, CA
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rev Canon Robert S H Greene SSC – January 14, 1923 – October 16, 2017.source
Death notice for the town of: Calgary, Province: Alberta
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