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William Greene Obituary

GREENE, William T., Sr. Of South Weymouth originally from Dorchester and formerly of Roslindale, age 81, February 11, 2009. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia A. (Kelley) Greene. Devoted father of William T. Greene, Jr. of W. Roxbury, Janet Peterson of Hyde Park, Ellen Wild of Walpole, Ginny Flynn and Julie Johns both of Weymouth. Brother of Barbara Lewis of Quincy, Elizabeth Flaherty of Kingston, Edwina Poston of IN, Herbert Greene of N.Y. & the late George & Eleanor Greene. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main St. (Rte 18 opp. South Shore Hospital) Saturday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow in the St. Francis Xavier Church at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday evening 4:00-8:00 PM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Weymouth. Retired sales rep. N.E. Telephone and MBTA driver. Late member O.F.D. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. McDonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2009.

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Ellen Wild

February 12, 2010

This year has gone by so fast. I hope you spent it sipping Old Granddad and eating to your hearts content.
Thanks for making us all who we are today. Love you...xoxoxoox

Julie, Billy, Billy and Andrew Johns

February 12, 2010

You'll always be in our thoughts.
Love you and miss you.

Tara Wild

March 26, 2009

Buppa it is still so hard to believe that you're gone. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you or feel your presence. I miss you tons and just want to let you know I think about you all the time and how incredibly blessed I am to have had you as my grandfather. Love you Buppa!

Anita Devaney

February 24, 2009

Bill was a special guy. He was so alive and brought so much humor and fun to every occassion. My earliest moemories of him were of what a good son he was to his mother. It is therfore no surprise that he ws such a good husband, father and grandfather and loved by many.

Lorraine Neville

February 21, 2009

Dear Pat, Billy, Janet, Ellen, Ginny and Julie,

I was so sad to learn of Uncle Bill's death. He was by far my favorite uncle....always, warm, loving, accepting and Always smiling. I know you will miss him very much. My thoughts are with you during this time.

Love you lots,
Lorraine Finnegan Neville
xo

Catherine Sabbagh McCoy

February 18, 2009

Dear Greene Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Remember that your memories will be with you forever.
Love,

February 16, 2009

Love,Integrity,Strength,Courage,You were perfect in every way.I will forever do my best to become the man that you were. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your life.

We miss you Buppa!

Billy Johns

February 15, 2009

Buppa, you left an impression on everybody you met. Nobody will ever forget you. I love you Buppa!

Aileen Duggan Arzeno

February 13, 2009

Dear Greene Family,
I am so sory to hear about your loss. I enjoyed spending time with Bill and Pat on our senior citizen bus trip to Prince Edward Island. What a great sense of humor and great memories of my father, Ed Duggan, from back in the day. He will be missed.

Mark and Juline Horan

February 13, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bob Hayes

February 13, 2009

Hi Aunt Pat, Bill, Janet. Ellen,Ginny,and Julie.

I am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Bill was always larger than life in my eyes and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you and to Uncle Bill.
With Much Love,
Bob Hayes

Ann Harrington

February 13, 2009

Julie and family,

Your dad was a brave man and he was full of life! ..I am glad his battles are over ..enjoy all your wonderful memories of a great dad!

Lots of Love, Ann Harrington

Michelle Snell

February 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tara Wild

February 13, 2009

I miss you so much already Buppa. I find comfort in knowing that you are watching over us and keeping us safe. I could not have asked for a better grandfather. I love you!

Annie & David Montagna

February 13, 2009

To all of you (the Greene Girls)

We are so sorry for your loss. He was one of the nicest people and will always be with all of you in your hearts. Our prayers are with all of you.

Jim Kathios

February 12, 2009

Bill and family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Joe Bun

February 12, 2009

You were everything anyone could have asked for in a friend.

Benjamin FLYNN

February 12, 2009

REST IN PEACE BUPPA I WILL MISS YOU FOR EVER! I AM GLAD U ARE IN A BETTER PLACE BUT SAD N ANOTHER WAY I WILL MISS U FOR EVER THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT GRANDFATHER ,BEN

Stella & John Bourque

February 12, 2009

Ellen, Samantha, Matt, Leland & Tara
John & I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and Granddad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George Freeman

February 12, 2009

Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in our prayers. May the Almighty have mercy on his soul, and may he grant you all solace in these trying times.

Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
-John 11:25-

Jay Karthik

February 12, 2009

Bill, my condolences to you and your family. Extremely sorry for your loss.

Samantha Wild

February 12, 2009

I miss you already Buppa =( May you rest in peace and watch over us now. I love you.

Mary Smith

February 12, 2009

We were sadded by passing of Uncle Bill. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Pat and Family.
Love CP & Mary A.(Greene) Smith Jr
and Family

Rajeev Tyagi

February 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Samir Vapiwala

February 12, 2009

Very Sorry to hear Bill, Pls give my condolence to your family, Stay strong..

Joseph La Corte

February 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrew Johns

February 12, 2009

Best Grandfather a kid could have. I love you Buppa!

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