Edward Bernard Montgomery (Monty) Green
May 29, 2024
Obituary
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of a dear Father, Grandfather and friend, Edward Bernard Montgomery Green on May 29, 2024, at Lane’s retirement home. He was predeceased by his wife Joni (Nee Murphy), parents Edward and Myrtis, his brother Roy Green of Grand Falls.
He leaves to mourn his devoted daughter Geri Peddle (Neal). Grandchildren Gavin, “Poppy’s Hockey Star” and Alyssa his “Sparkling Ballerina” of Brampton, Ontario. His stepdaughters, Dr. Bobbie French (Neil) of Nova Scotia, Jennifer French of London England.
Monty graduated Memorial University In 1970. As a student he worked as a lifeguard at MUN and then to a Summer Camp in New York as a swimming instructor.
Following this Monty took a position at Memorial where he worked for the next 32 years. During this time, he was recognized with the” Presidents Award for Exemplary Service”.
A very special thanks to his Lane’s Family. You made Monty a part of your family and for that we are truly grateful.
Thank you to his friends, Jim Cooper, Mary Margaret Bugden, and Marian Tucker for their help and unwavering support.
Following Monty’s wishes there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place, and a private burial service will be held at a later date.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in Monty’s memory may do so at the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of one’s choice.
Condolences to the family. I knew Monty for years while working at MUN.
So sorry to hear of Monty’s passing . He was a friend of the family growing up in Grand Falls. and a great Frat brother of mine. Condolences to his family .
Monty was a good friend of mine through our years together at GFA. We played hockey and other sports plus socialized with a cadre of other ‘buddies’. He was a team player in all aspects of life. My deepest condolences to all his family members.
I am so sorry to hear about Monty’s passing and send my sincere condolences to his family. Monty hired me in the Department of Human Resources at Memorial University back in 1994, and it was a pleasure to work with him. He is one of my favourite memories of my time there. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences from Dominic and Eleanor McNamara McCarthy.
— With heavy hearts we send our deepest condolences to the Family of Monty Green… Monty was a remarkable person! He was considerate and kind-hearted, cheerful and generous. we have so many wonderful and fond memories working alongside of him in Department of Human Resources at Mun.. One particularly stands to mind was his common expression after a job well done “you will be mentioned in the Dispatches”— Our thoughts are with his family today as we extend our deepest sympathies to all of you.
So sorry to hear of Monty’s passing
So sorry to hear of Monty’s passing. Knew him when I worked at MUN and he was always kind and determined in trying to find the right solution to the problem you were discussing. Our sincere condolences to the Green family and friends . May the good memories you have of him get you through this most difficult time..
Bob Sheppard and family
Hi Geri and family, I was so sorry to hear of your father’s death. It has been an awful couple of years for you all. Bill and I really liked your dad.. I have fond memories of him and your mom visiting us on Burns place on Christmas Eve and him teasing me about using a recipe to make turkey stuffing. My thoughts are with you and your family.Love great aunt Gerry.
Monty moved smoothly and gracefully through life, in the skating style he carried over from his Grand Falls days as a star hockey player.
And in his gentle, friendly manner where hie could be a brother to all, he constantly served to sand rough edges from those in need of such treatment.
Monty was the boyish Peter Pan who never aged, always quick to settle into conversations of our magic times in neverland.
Deepest sympathy to Mr. Green’s family and friends. I met him when I worked at Memorial in the 80’s in the Registrars Office. My Dad, Millar Ewing always spoke highly of Monty and they were colleagues working together on many issues and contracts.
I was sad to hear of Monty’s passing I spoke to him a lot after Snowy died and his wife Joni died. He always had a story to tell and spoke of his daughter and grandchildren with so much pride and love. RIP, Monty.
Another fellow GFA student has left us but will remain in our thoughts. My Time knowing Monty dates back to the 1950s at GFA. He played for GFA hockey team and always gave his all and from reading other memories he did the same in his lifetime. I left home in 1957 and lost track of him but always remembered him.
RIP Monty
Monty was a kind and gentle man. Regretfully, we lost touch in recent years but have many fond memories of times spent in his company many years ago. Our deepest condolences to Geri, Neil and all the family.
sorry for your loss
My sincere condolences to the extended Green Family. I knew Monty for many years at Memorial University where he and I sat on different sides of the aisle as we negotiated collective agreements and settled labour disputes.
I will always remember him as a very compassionate individual who listened more than he spoke. Rather than wanting to be right Monty had a propensity of wanting to do the right thing. I had a great respect for his willingness to compromise and his professionalism. Aside from his work he always spoke so fondly of his wife and family. A very good man who will be missed. Rest in peace Monty.
Brian
I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend and colleague with whom I worked closely for years in the H.R. Department at Memorial University. Monty was highly respected for his genuine caring, competence, professionalism and warmth in dealing with everyone. Truly an outstanding human being, Monty will be remembered. Condolence to his family.
I was sorry to hear of Monty’s passing. I reconnected with him several years ago after chasing him around the ice in GF_W many years before that. He and Joni were regular attendees at our Grand Falls-Windsor lunches here in St. John’s pre-Covid. May he and Joni rest in peace
Dear Geri
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and I, along with Joni were neighbours for more than 20 years. We had lots of great times together. He was a wonderful man and I miss him and Joni very much.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Richardson
Condolences to the family. We were in the classes from K to 11. Monty was always awarded the prize for the most improved in the class.
So sorry to hear of Monty’s passing. We were chums at GFA and I got back in contact with him when I was a member of the Board of Regents of Memorial. Monty was a fine athletic and all around nice person. My condolences to the family…Mun
Deepest sympathies to Monty’s family & friends. He was a good friend and a kind person. My prayers & thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Keep his memory close to your heart. May he Rest in Peace.
To Monty’s Family & Marion:
We are just learning of Monty’s passing and send our condolences. Joni will be happy that they are reunited.
Geri we are so sorry to hear of your dads passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Geri, Neil, Gavin and Alyssa, we are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies,
Heather, Carson and Michael Donahee.
Dear Geri it was a pleasure caring for your dad he spoke of you all with love keep his memories close to your heart god bless (Tracey Lynn Kennedy) pca at Lanes retirement
To the Green and French families, we are so very sorry to hear of Mont’y’s padding. We always enjoyed his company on our outings with our B&B group.
Our deepest condolences at the difficult time.
Mac & Libby Rideout
Bedford N.S.
Offering my deepest sympathies to Monty’s family and friends. We had a close working relationship for many of his years at MUN. We collaborated on his persistent and perennial efforts in foreign recruitment there. I fondly recall there was generally an attempt on his part to inject a little levity into an otherwise stressful situation. Indeed Monty ” You will be mentioned in dispatches “..
To Geri and your family. So saddened to hear of Monty’s passing. He was a great man and my Dad , Ken Stokes, always thought highly of him. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you go through yet another huge loss . It has been an especially hard time for you recently with losing your grandmother, your mom and now your dad. Our sincere condolences. Terry and Kevin Sharpe💕
To all the Green and French families, our deepest condolences on the passing of Monty. He and Joni hared a great life and I am sure it meant a great deal that Joni’s lifetime friends, Mary Margaret and Marian were there to the end. Our sympathy is with you all. Flo Evans and Justin Conway.