Theodore Rosevelt (Fisher) GREEN

GREEN: Theodore Rosevelt (Fisher) of Seal Cove Grand Manan Island passed away at the Grand Manan Hospital Friday September 5, 2008. Born at Seal Cove he was the son of the late Coleman and Ruby (Benson) Green. Fisher worked hard in the fishery all of his life as a lobster fisherman, ran scales for the Merle Corporation, and also worked in the weir fishery. He was very active in the community and served as Past President of the Grand Manan Curling Club, Past board member with the NB Fisherman’s Loan Board, served on the Board of Director’s for the Grand Manan Historical Society, Grand Manan Museum, and the Grand Manan Wildlife Association. An avid sportsman he enjoyed hunting and the fellowship it brought with his friends. Fisher was a member of the Seal Cove Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for many years. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Eleanor M. Green (Hatt) of Seal Cove, his two daughters Lois Beechin ( Kevin) of Seal Cove, Julie Russell (Troy) of Grand Harbour, one son Lloyd Green (Pat) of Deep Cove, seven grand children, four great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by two grand daughters Bridgett, and Destiny, three sisters, Mrs. Molly Laffoley, Mrs. Betty Ingersoll, Mrs. Margaret Guthrie, and one brother Morton.

Visiting hours will be held from Ells Funeral Home on Monday from 2 … 4 and 7 … 9 pm, the funeral service will be held from the Seal Cove Baptist Church on Tuesday September 9, 2008 at 2 pm with Rev. Peter Smith officiating. Intermit will follow at the Hillside Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca )