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Green Rev CanonGREENE, Reverend Canon Robert, S. H. SSC,  - January 14, 1923 – October 16, 2017

On October 16, 2017, the Rev. Canon Robert S. H. Greene of Calgary passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 94 years with his beloved wife Marion by his side.

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 and devout faith 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.

Father Bob 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 went on to serve as parish Priest in Calgary, Medicine Hat, Vulcan and Gleichen, Alberta.

From 1977 to 1993, he was the parish priest at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Toronto. He leaves his loving wife Marion, four children, David, Michael (Sandi), Catherine (Pau) and Stephen (Frieda), six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Deeply principled and courageous, 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 loved the family cottage at Point au Baril, where he had been going since he was in utero. He served the City of Calgary as Alderman from 1969 to 1971. He was the Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Calgary Branch for many years and was also a strong supporter of the Prayer Book Society.

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). The funeral has been held in Calgary. Interment will take place at St. George's on the Hill Cemetery, Toronto.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Bartholomew's Church, 509 Dundas Street East, Toronto, at 2:00 p.m. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Rev. Greene's family through www.evanjstrong.com.

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