Edward Allen GREEN

GREEN, Edward Allen (Ted) C.D. - RCNVR/RCN (R) Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Peacefully at the Rideaucrest Home for the Aged, Kingston, Ontario on Monday, August 18, 2008 at the age of 83. Predeceased by his parents John H. Green and Elizabeth Green (nee Boothby) and his brother Kenneth. Survived by his wife and best friend, Carol. Loving son, and companion Michael (Jane), Granddaughter Sara (Scott); Sister Elizabeth Sutherland (Gene). Nieces Lesa (Peter), Colleen (Michael), Gail (Gary), Brenda (Ken), Karen (Frances) Nephews John, Deri (Bonnie); Robert (Sherrie); Gary Richard; sister-in-law June Lake (Jack). Ted joined the Canadian Navy at what is now the Holiday Inn on Princess Street, Kingston and served in the North Atlantic. Upon discharge became a member of Royal Can. Naval, Reserve at HMCS Cataraqui, Kingston until his discharge at the age of 59. He was an attendance counselor with the Frontenac County Board of Education for many years. Ted always enjoyed working with young people and their families. He was Past President and Member of the HMCS Cataraqui Assoc; Past President and Member of Navy League of Canada, Kingston Branch. Founding Member and Past President of the North Kingston Development Project. Awarded the Orville Watson Award by the Ontario Association for Counseling and Attendance Services in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession, the Association and his community. Received the 75th Anniversary Medal from Branch No.9, Kingston in recognition of service and commitment to the Legion and to the people of Canada (2005). Life Membership - The Royal Canadian Legion- Ontario Command (2005). Received the Veteran of the Year Award (2005) from HMCS Cataraqui, Kingston for his contributions over the 63 years of his involvement with this naval unit. Ted always held the Navy and its people in high esteem. He loved the water and canoeing and going 'home' to his cottage on Lake of Bays in Port Cunnington. Family and friends will be received at the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME (1900 John Counter Blvd. Kingston, Ontario 613-544-3411) on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 2 to 4 pm to 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service to be held in the chapel of the James Reid Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 11 am, thence to St. James Anglican Church (Port Cunnington, Ontario) on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 am. Port Cunnington Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home (15 High Street Huntsville, Ontario 705-789-5252). Interment St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Port Cunnington, Ontario to rest with family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Navy League of Canada, Ontario Division, St. James Anglican Church, Port Cunnington (R.R.#1, Dwight, Ontario P0A 1H0) or Rideaucrest Home for the Aged. (Donations by cheque only please). 11206231