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Vincent Greenough Obituary
Vincent was born March 6, 1926, in Preston, Cuba, the son of Arthur and Edith (Hylton) Greenough. For many years he worked in building construction for the Barney Construction Co. working at Pfizer in Groton. He is a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was married to Bobbie (Triplett) Greenough in New London in 1960.
In addition to his wife Bobbie, he is survived by a daughter, Valerie G. Swanson and her husband, Claude R. Swanson Jr., of Severn, Md.; two grandchildren, Courtney Swanson and Claude Swanson III of Severn, Md.; his brothers and sisters, Phyllis Greenough of North Haven, and George Greenough, Esther Delgado and her husband, Matias, Arthur Greenough and his wife, Mirelia, Cleveland Greenough and his wife, Jean, and Mario Greenough and his wife, Eunice, all of California; nieces, Norma Forte and Carol Greenough both of North Haven; a nephew, Charles Hilton and his wife, Angela of New London; his sister-in-law, Janet Triplett of Groton; and his nephew, Michael W. Triplett and his wife, Natasha, of Richmond, Va.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Myrtle Phillips and Ines Blyden.
Funeral services and burial will be private and there are no calling hours.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, is assisting with the arrangements.
Donations in his memory may be made to Center for Hospice Care Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Greenough
Edward Baribeault
August 12, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathy to the Greenough family and especially to his wife who was my geometry teacher. May God bless the Greenough family in their moment of sorrow
Robert Chapman
August 21, 2013
Dear Mrs Greenough, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter and family, thanks for being a great teacher at OSHS. Robert Chapman 84
Susan Esty
August 21, 2013
Mrs. Greenough, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is with you during this time. Yours Truly a Student from OSHS class of '72.
August 21, 2013
Dear Mrs. Greenough,
I was deeply saddened to read about the loss of your husband. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you find your way through your grief.
Lynn Stout Paparella
(OSHS Class of '69; former substitute teacher)
Rocky Stone
August 21, 2013
Mrs. Greenough, my sympathies are with you in this time of sorrow - still fondly remember you from geometry 69-70
Edward Baribeault
August 21, 2013
Mrs. Greenough I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May Our Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Carrie McWilliams
August 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will be missed by our family.
August 20, 2013
Mrs. Greenough, I was a student of yours back in the 60's and am saddened by your loss. Will have you in my prayers.
Gail Lupo
Loleeta Fontes
August 20, 2013
Dear Bobbie:
I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
With much synpathy,
Loleeta Fontes (Goodwin School)
August 20, 2013
Mrs Greenough, I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Much love and respect,
Helen Sugland ( ex Geometry student from Old Saybrook High School)
Andre Danford
August 20, 2013
Uncle Vince and Aunt Bobbie were major factors in my life. As a child I spent many hours under their care and tutelage. The life skills I received are priceless. I will forever sing their praises. Rest well Uncle Vince.
Andre' Danford
Paulette Faggett
August 20, 2013
Dear Mrs. Greenough and Val,
I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Greenough's passing. May God give you strength during this difficut time.
August 20, 2013
Mrs. Greenough, I'm sorry to hear this sad news.
One of your long-ago Geometry students,
Megan (Barton) Lalli
Donna Bienkowski Smith
August 19, 2013
Valerie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlotte, Yvonne & Bev Mosley
August 19, 2013
We want to express our deepest sympathy. He will always be remembered for his wonderful smile and outgoing nature. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dawnia Lumadue-Parisek
August 18, 2013
Dear Mrs Greenough and Valerie, My family and I lived across the street from you for the early part of my life. I remember playing with Valerie and the rest of the neighborhood kids. We lived @ 27 Konomoc St. We moved in 1970 or 71. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your husband and father as a very nice man. May he Rest in Peace.
Dawnia Jeanie Lumadue-Parisek
August 18, 2013
Bobbie,words alone can not express the sorrow of your loss.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Ron and Marie Hughes
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