Name: Visitation for Tracey Greenwood
Start: 2017-08-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Miles-Sterling Funeral Home & Tribute Center

Tracey R. Greenwood

HOLDEN/STERLING - Tracey R. Greenwood, 59, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, August 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Elyria, Ohio and raised in Chelmsford, Tracey was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Jane (Chester) Greenwood and lived 32 years in Sterling before moving to Holden in 2016.

Tracey graduated from Chelmsford High School, Mount Wachusett Community College and University of Massachusetts - Lowell with his bachelors degree in criminal justice. He worked over 30 years in security management which included over 20 years at Digital Equipment Corp., several years at State Street Bank in Boston and the last 13 years at Amgen Inc. in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. He also worked part-time as a dispatcher for the Sterling and Princeton police departments.

His life was centered on his faith and family. He was a member of St. Richard of Chichester in Sterling and enjoyed coaching for the Sterling youth basketball, baseball, and softball programs. Tracey never met a stranger that he didn't soon consider a friend. He was engaging, outgoing and enjoyed the company of others. Tracey was proud of his children and will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his beloved wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (LaPan) Greenwood; his son, David J. Greenwood and his wife, Mirissa of Leominster; his daughter, Lisa A. Almonte and her husband, Michael of Rutland; a sister, Cindy Kelley and her husband, James of Ohio; a brother, Timothy Greenwood and his wife Darlene of Pelham, NH, five grandchildren including twins, Emma and Olivia, Natalie, Alexandra and Melanie; nephews and nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tracey's family from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, August 29, at the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling, and again Wednesday morning at the funeral home followed by a procession at 9:30 to St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling where a Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 10 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Tracey Greenwood

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21 Entries

Susan

August 20, 2024

Thinking of you with such heartfelt memories! We had a beautiful group of friends which you were a part of. You, even back then was the voice of reason, caring and calm. I hold all those memories close to my heart. I feel honored you were a big part of my life. I feel so lucky I was there when you met Pat. Beautiful union.

Marc Beatrice

October 7, 2019

I knew Tracey only briefly while working at DEC, but his charming personality left a lasting impression. He once offered me a drive to New Hampshire. I recall his driving etiquette, which was rare for New England. It's been years since we've seen each other, but the memory of his courteous and sweet nature never left me.

Shannon Earle

September 26, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. It was indeed a pleasure to have worked for you Tracey. I appreciated your guidance and support during my tenure at Amgen. Rest in peace.

Mike Murphy

September 9, 2017

Tracey,

My friend, my rock, I am who I am because of you.
Thank you for everything you have given to so many in this world, thank you for everything you have given to me at a time in my life when I needed it most. A few words of encouragement, a smile, a joke, even offering advice?....being a friend when it mattered; ...seemingly little things, but not to me. You gave me the strength and the confidence to tackle my challenges, but with a laugh or two along the way.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and family. Tracey was loved and will be missed by many.

Mike Murphy

Susan mcdonald

September 7, 2017

Pat and family, I was so very sorry to hear of Tracey's passing. I have such warm, loving, fun memories of growing up in Chelmsford together. He was an absolute sweet soul! A friend to be treasured. Keep the loving memories close to your heart. Thinking of you....

Susan McDonald CHS '76

Chris Wright

September 1, 2017

Chris Wright

August 31, 2017

Tracey was a class act and will be missed. I will remember him as a hard worker who cared for those around him and as someone who understood the responsibility that came with his job. I pray for comfort and peace for his family and friends.

Fred Smith

August 30, 2017

Tracy, May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again may God hold in the palm of of his hand.

One of the greatest and kindest people I will ever know. Just look at that smile. Love you Trace

Tonya Parrish

August 30, 2017

This photo was taken about 7 months ago at a work party.
I posted this tribute on Facebook so our co-workers could see and add their own comments.

I always admired your courage, wisdom, humor and gentle spirit. My life was a little better by knowing you. I promise to never forget you. Thank you for 13 years of friendship and leadership. Man I miss you but I know you are healed now. Love you Tracey. Rest In the precious arms of the Lord.

*My cherished memories include: Good morning chats and coffee walks to the cafeteria. He let me cry in his office if I was having a bad day(lol). Loved his words of wisdom and advice. His smile would make me smile. I had so many good times with him, I'm so happy to have had him as a friend! Cherish those you love, life really is too short!

Brian Campbell

August 30, 2017

Tracy was one of the best people I have ever known. I am sorry for your loss. I will pray for him and your family.

Ken Butler

August 30, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Tracey at Amgen for 12 years. He was such a nice person. May god comfort your family.

Peace be with you.

Stu Leonard

August 30, 2017

Dear Greenwood Family,

Sorry for your loss but Tracey's encouragement and support as well as his endearing smile during our work at the Amgen sites in Massachusetts will always we be remembered!

Marsha Furtado

August 30, 2017

The first day I saw Tracey after I relocated from Amgen RI to Amgen MA, his smile was so huge that I had to hug him. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for the past 6 years at Amgen and it was truly an honor. He was never too busy where he could not stop and just say hello. You always leave him with a smile. Everyone in MA who knew him said he was so memorable. Sending prayers of comfort and peace from those of us at Amgen MA to the Greenwood family and friends. He was a man who will be truly missed.

August 29, 2017

Dear Greenwood Family, I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Tracey at Digital Equipment. He was well liked and respected. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Terry Fritscher

Edward Durkin

August 29, 2017

I had the honor of being a classmate of Tracy as well as a fellow athlete at Chelmsford High School. He was a very caring and compassionate individual who cherished life to the fullest. May you have solace in knowing that Tracy is now in the arms of the angels above and will forever be your guardian angel.
May you rest in peace buddy. God Bless
Ed Durkin

August 28, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

Marleigh Stone

August 28, 2017

I had the privilege of working with Tracey for thirteen years at Amgen. His warmth and thoughtfulness was a pleasure to be around every day. I would frequently stop by his office to sit and chat about life in general and family in particular, in which his joy and love for was obvious. He was often times a shelter in the storm for me and I remain thankful that he was someone I could call a friend.
-Marleigh Stone

The fun times

Richard Fitzpatricl

August 28, 2017

Bob Amalfetano

August 28, 2017

Dear Greenwood Family,
Sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing and working with Tracey at Amgen. He was always friendly and kind to everyone he met. I always enjoyed seeing and chatting with him at work. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Marcia Hughes

August 27, 2017

Dear Pat, David, Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tracey was such a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. His family was his life and world. He truly was amazing! His strength and courage through this ordeal proved how special he was. Let the memories help you through and remember he will always be with you. You now have an angel in heaven. God be with you

Gail Dwyer

August 26, 2017

Greenwood Family...it has been an honor to have known and worked with Tracey since he joined Amgen, and I will miss his delightful sense of humor and the way he made everyone feel important and thought of. May your heartache be replaced with loving memories only for he adored you all and was always ready to share wonderful stories of his beloved wife and family. Tracey was a special man and will be truly missed.

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