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Joel Greene Obituary
He is the son of Robert and Evelyn (Canedy) Greene. Joel grew up in Wilmington, graduating in 1968, and then attended Keene State College. Throughout his high school years he worked at his family’s Esso station and after college operated his own service station in West Lebanon, N.H.
Joel’s love of the outdoors stimulated his interest in the career choices he chose to pursue; logging for himself, working on commercial fishing boats in Alaska and as a veneer buyer for David R. Webb Co. His wealth of knowledge and experiences brought him to New York City, where he worked for the Union of Operating Engineers, and eventually came back to Wilmington, where he established Greene’s Power Equipment and Rock Maple Racing. Joel loved being in the woods. His passion for hunting, fishing and snowmobiling was infectious and his talent respected by the best.
Joel leaves his wife, Sandra Bolduc of Wilmington; their children, Hannah and Ben Greene of Wilmington ; his parents, Robert and Evelyn Greene of Wilmington; his brother, John and his wife, Beth Greene; a brother, Peter Greene of Wilmington; a brother, Robert, and his wife, Robin of Bennington; a sister, Susan and her husband, Robert Cann of Bedford, Mass.; his father-in-law, Roland Bolduc, and brother-in-law, Dan Bolduc of West Dover; and a brother-in-law, Steven Bolduc of Wilmington. Joel will also be missed by many nieces and nephews,
Our hearts are open with strength, light and love in celebration of Joel’s life. He has a bond with each of you; for he has uniquely touched all of our lives as a loving husband and father with an endearing sense of pride for family and friendships that will be trusted with fondness in our hearts always.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, at 11 a.m. at Social Lodge No. 38 F&AM followed by refreshments and fellowship at the Old Red Mill in Wilmington. In honor of Joel’s dedication to Masonry and love of the outdoors, memorial gifts may be made to Social Lodge No. 38, which will establish a scholarship fund to send local children to the Green Mountain Conservation Camp to foster good sportsmanship and outdoor skills in youth. Gifts may be sent to the Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. To send condolences to the family of Joel N. Greene, visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Greene
deedee cole driller
March 14, 2006
Dear Sandra,Rob, Susan, John, Peter, Bob, Eveyln, Hannah and Ben,
I am so very sad to hear about Joel. I can't imagine how you are all feeling, but I know that I have lost a big brother. Your family raised all of us Cole kids and it is hard to think of Joel in another place without us.
From what Mom and Dad said, the service was amazing and there were so many people there. I wish I was there as well. He was a big part of so many people's lives.
There were so many fun things that I can remember doing with Joel... like climbing in the stacks of tires in the old barn , dirt bike riding when Pappa Bruce told us to be careful and not go so fast... getting dragged behind the snowmobiles on sleds all over the place...running through the old house and hiding in the many rooms...going to motorcross races and feeling like I was a real bike racer...Always a big smile and hug when ever I zipped back to Vt... our first stop was always the garage and we would look to see if Joel was home...
I know that I will have lots more tears when I come home and see all of you again. Want you all to know that we are thinking of you and share in your loss. Family members are are hard to lose and Joel was the big brother that I never had, so I am bummed.
Lots of love to you all,
Deedee
John Dugan
March 13, 2006
Sandra, Hannah and Ben.
We are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You are in our prayers and the prayers of many from the Mt Snow community. Although we only had to opportunity to meet Joel on few occasions he had to be a special man to have such a wonderful wife, and children. May god bless your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Bobbie, Johnny & Danny Dugan
Kristy and Mike Wolf
March 12, 2006
Joel had a spirit within him few of us will ever match. His enthusiasm and all around great soul is an example to all of us.
To Sandy, the children and all the Greene family, you have our deepest sympathies. May the spirit of Joel will live on on in all of us.
Don & Nancy Finck
March 12, 2006
Sandra, Ben, Hannah, & Greene Family, Though we are far in distance from all of you we are close in our thoughts. We wish we could have been able to join you at this time and will visit this summer. Joel was very special to us as well as your whole family. He made a difference in our lives in many ways. We have spread the sad news to those who knew Joel in the Arctic Cat family and snowmobile racing business. Each and everytime great memories are brought up by those who knew Joel. We wish you all the best in the tough times ahead. Thinking of you, Nancy & Don
linda and jeff Bills
March 10, 2006
dear Green family, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden death of joel. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you all.
Jane Price
March 10, 2006
To the Greene family:
I am sincerely sorry about your lost, but Joel's memory will live on for many of us. Your family has contributed so much to our community. Wish there were more word that could console you but know there is not.
Rocky Settanni
March 9, 2006
Sandra & family,
It is an unvbelievable loss of your husband, your children's father and our friend. There is nothing more to say now, except that you have your friends and we'd do anything to help you. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything.
Rocky & Karen
Mary Genella
March 9, 2006
Sandra,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the children and your entire family at this time. It is tragic loss.
".... a golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."
Mary, Therese & Olivia
Bud Foucher & Mary Ellen Moore
March 9, 2006
Sandy,
Our hearts go out to you, Hannah and Ben. We hope you are bearing up well.
Uncle Bud & Mary Ellen
Jennifer Clancy
March 9, 2006
Sandra & Family,
The following is inspired by an Eskimo legend. I hope it brings some peace to your heart....
"Perhaps
they are not
the stars,
but rather,
openings in Heaven
where
The love of our lost ones
pours through
and shines down
upon
us
to let us know they are happy."
Although I never met Joel, I heard many stories about him, spoken affectionately by you. He must have been a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend. I wish you all whatever comforts you.
Fondly, Jen Clancy
Tom & Sue Lively
March 9, 2006
Sandra,
Thinking back on the good times we shared, snowmobiling, hanging out at the "shop" and more.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna and Darryl Ward
March 9, 2006
Sandra,
You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our condolences.
Justin Adams
March 9, 2006
To the Greene family, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time of loss. Joel was a great person and will be very missed in your community, and by all the people he has touched in his life, wherever we are now. My thoughts and prayers to all of you, Justin
Leslie Greene
March 9, 2006
Sandra, Hannah, Ben, Evelyn, Bob, Pete, John, Sue, and Rob,
Our hearts are broken. We love you all very much,
Leslie, Jeff and Sarah
Peter Waterman
March 8, 2006
To the Greene Family:
You have done so much for me in the past. I will greatly miss Joel.
Harvey Felton-- Jim Harris
March 8, 2006
Sandra:
So sorry to hear of your loss...
Our deepest deepest sympathy...
John Ragonese
March 8, 2006
Sandra, It is with great sadness that I write to you and your children upon hearing about Joel. It has been a few years since he and I last crossed paths and yet each time we saw each other; it felt so good to "catch up" and share stories. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family over the tragic and sudden loss of Joel. He loved the woods that he worked so hard in. That is something he and I will always share.
Mike Hambrick
March 8, 2006
Sandra I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I just want you to know that I am thinking about you.
Geoff Doucette
March 8, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Joel. I knew Joel for a short period of time through car business, but enjoyed talking and sharing time with him. He was a great person and good family man. May god bless your family
Geoff Doucette
Deb Madden
March 8, 2006
Sandra & Family:
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
~deb, tim, michaela & timmy
Debbie Amazon
March 8, 2006
To Sandra and children,
My heart felt sympathy....I am so sorry for your loss.
Oliver Loewen
March 8, 2006
We were saddened to hear of Joel's death. Sandra, you and your family are in our thoughts. I will remember Joel's smile. Love, Oliver
Mary Gustafson
March 8, 2006
Dear Sandra,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know, that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. May your fond memories of Joel, warm your hearts forever.
John Stadtmiller
March 8, 2006
To the Greene Family, My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your Family at this time. I knew Joel as a fellow Veneer Buyer at David R Webb Co. He was always very thoughtful,helpful and a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Stadtmiller Family
Art Ball
March 7, 2006
My condolences on the loss of Joel. As a classmate and lifelong friend, I have many memories of great times we shared together.You are in my prayers.
Dave O'Neill
March 7, 2006
Sandra,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I only met Joel once, I'd heard nothing but great things about him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
john and lorraine strauss
March 7, 2006
dear sandra and kids.....please accept our condolences for your tragic loss your family will be in our prayers sunday
Maureen "Mo" Forrestall
March 7, 2006
To the Greene family; My sincerest thoughts, and prayers are with you at this time. May each day, bring more peace and love to your hearts.
Charlie Brumm
March 7, 2006
Sandra and children, with deepest smypathy. Charlie
Gail (Normand) Sokol
March 7, 2006
Dear Sandra & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love Always
Gail, John, Josh, Matthew & Kevin
Michael and Suzanne Bauer
March 7, 2006
"His memory lingers in your hearts ~ he lives"
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Annie Demore-Devin
March 7, 2006
A wonderful man, he will be so missed
doug coombs
March 7, 2006
Dear Greene Family.Words cannot express the sorrow I feel over the loss of Joel.He was a great friend and could always make you laugh.He will leave a big void in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this tragic time. Doug Coombs
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