Obituaries

THE REV. CANON CHARLES F. GREENE CHRIST IS RISEN! Peacefully, with family at his side, on Sunday, May 20, 2012, Charles Fenton Greene (Charlie) was welcomed by his Lord, at the age of 84 years. Left to cherish Charlie’s memory are his children Stephen (Heather), Laurence, Barbara, Michael (Cindy), and Timothy (Becky); grandchildren Ben, Julian (Melissa), Adrian, Erin, Genavieve, Patrick, Kelly (Ian); great-grandchildren Thomas and Charlotte; brother Mervyn (Lorraine) of Kelowna, BC; sister-in-law Sylvia of Courtney, BC; special niece Muriel (Alain); as well as numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce; his father, The Rev. David L. Greene; mother Muriel; sister Fran, and brother Les. Our Dad was born in Saskatoon, SK on March 23, 1928 and grew up in The Pas and Emerson in Manitoba. His early fascination with anything electrical developed into a lifelong passion for electronics. He was especially dedicated to Ham Radio. Dad also loved carpentry and put this talent to work building the Waterhen cabin for his wife and children. Charlie joined the Air Force following high school and received special permission to leave when he was called by the Lord into ministry. He graduated from Emmanuel College in Saskatoon, was ordained an Anglican priest, and, with his new bride Joyce, moved to his first parish in Colonsay, SK. Over the next 20 years, church ministry took them to Anglican parishes in Rivers and Neepawa, MB, Gettysburg, SD, and Atikokan, ON. Always expanding his horizons, Charlie then took the position of Executive Director of Big Brothers in Winnipeg, followed by a government post as Director of Child Welfare for the Province of Manitoba. While in Winnipeg, he remained active in parish life as an Honorary Assistant at both St. Luke’s and St. George’s (Transcona). In 1979 Dad returned to full-time ministry. He took a very special parish in Calgary (Holy Nativity) where he served joyously until his retirement in 1991. Dad and Mom moved back to Winnipeg to be near family. He soon became Honorary Assistant at St. Aidan’s, where he was active until his health began to fail him. Throughout his career, Dad touched the lives of many people with his teaching, his preaching, and his remarkable sense of humour. His faith in Jesus is an ongoing inspiration to those who knew him and continues to give strength and encouragement to all who trust in the Lord. Funeral Liturgy with Eucharist will take place on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 273 Campbell Street at Kingsway Avenue, with The Rev. Dr. Murray Henderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 – 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or a charity of your choice.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2012