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Leona G. Green

1918-2010

Leona G. Green
GREEN; Mrs. Leona Genelva Green of Seal Cove Grand Manan Island, NB. passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital Monday July 12, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Born on August 22, 1918 at Wilson’s Beach Campobello she was the daughter of the late Philmore and Winifred (Brown) Chute. Leona worked for 33 years for Connors Bros. as a sardine packer on the processing line in Wilson’s Beach Campobello, Blacks Harbour, and at Seal Cove. After working at the sardine factory she owned and operated a local variety store in Seal Cove where she made her life loving and caring for her family with her husband Judson of 68 years by her side. She was a faithful member of the Seal Cove Wesleyan Church and helped with the Sunday School and Choir for many years. Survived by her husband Mr. Judson A. Green; four daughters Rose Marie Dakin of Grand Harbour, Betty Jean Greene of Ingalls Head, Amanda (Richard) Lively of Peticodiac, and Donna (Allison) Tatton of St. Andrews. One son Leroy (Danita) Markee of Woodwards Cove, and one sister Madeline (Walter) Avery of North Head. She was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren and will be forever remembered in everyone’s heart who were fortunate to know her. Predeceased by her sister Glynes Foster, and two brothers Marsden and Woodrow Chute.
Visiting hours will be held from the Seal Cove Wesleyan Church on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the church on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Ward McComisky officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery. Leona’s family has requested that donations may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to: www.ells.ca, or 506-662-3116.
Service Date
Thursday, July 15, 2010