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Looking for more on family History.

Posted: 12 Jun 2015 11:48AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Greene
Hi there. I am researching my Grandfather family. Mervyn Elburn Greene, born Sept 19. 1929 in Carlton Place. Son of William Greene and Myrtle(last name un-known) I believe my Great Great Grandfather is William Henry Greene who passed in 1925 at age 77.

Re: Looking for more on family History.

Posted: 12 Jun 2015 12:50PM GMT
Classification: Query
Obituary for John Greene, brother of Mervyn Greene.

Greene; John
Peacefully at his residence in Carleton Place, on Saturday, March 7, 2009 William John Greene in his 86th year. Beloved husband of May Wylie. Loved father of Ellen Goodfellow of Almonte, Ann Greene (Pat) of Ottawa, Linda (Greg) Smith and Richard (Linda) Greene both of Carleton Place, Harry (Susie) Wooldridge of Glenburnie, Brian (Lori) Greene of St. Thomas, Arthur (Ruth) Greene of Smiths Falls, Ross (Donna) Greene of Brockville and the late Susan MacFarlane. Father-in-law of Bob MacFarlane of Jasper. Dear brother of Beryl (Doug) Watkins of Pickering. Delores Greene of the United States, Elva Hynnes of Carleton Place and Mervyn Greene of Toronto. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A private Family Graveside Service will be held at Wolford Cemetery, Wolford Township in the Spring. In remembrance donations to the Lung Association or the Carleton Place District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Smiths Falls, ON. 613-283-2800.

Re: Looking for more on family History.

Posted: 12 Jun 2015 12:51PM GMT
Classification: Query
Obituary for Beryl Watkins, sister of Mervyn Greene.

WATKINS, Beryl Kathleen - Peacefully, at Rouge Valley Healthcare, Ajax after a short illness, Beryl Kathleen Watkins, (nee Greene) passed away on July 1st, 2012 at the age of 84. Born in Carleton Place, Ontario on March 7, 1928 to the late William John (Bill) Greene and Florence Myrtle Ferguson, Beryl spent almost all of her adult life in the Fairport Beach area of Pickering with her husband of almost 60 years, H. Douglas Watkins who predeceased her in 2007. Beryl lived an active and independent life until the onset of her recent illness. She is survived by her children John (Ros) of Campbellford, Leigh of Colborne, Beryl "Bunny" (Wayne) Godman of Keswick, Douglas (Christina Banville) of Toronto and Lisa (Ian) Rooney of Harwood. Beryl will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a 2nd great granddaughter. She will be fondly remembered by her step-mother Mary Harriet Greene of Ottawa, brother-in-law William V. (Bill) Watkins and his wife Shirley of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Bonnie Simpkins of Trenton and Beryl's friends at the St. Martins Senior Apartments in Pickering. Friends may call at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) Ontario, 905-428-8488, on Tuesday, July 3rd from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, July 4th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Inurnment to follow at a later date at the Erskine (United Church) Cemetery in Pickering. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to a charity of their choice in Beryl's name. Online condolences may be placed atwww.mceachniefuneral.ca

Re: Looking for more on family History.

Posted: 12 Jun 2015 12:55PM GMT
Classification: Query
Marriage info for Mervyns' parents:

14340-23 William John GREEN, farmer, 21, Richmond, same, s/o Josiah GREEN (b. Richmond Ont) & Sadie HANSON?, married Florence Myrtle FERGUSON, 18, Carleton Place, Richmond, d/o William John FERGUSON (b. Montague Ont) & Eliza SAUNDERS, witn: John Francis FERGUSON & Kathleen Mildred MULLINS, both of Carleton Place, 11 April 1923 at Carleton Place

Re: Looking for more on family History.

Posted: 3 Jul 2015 1:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
William Greene was married to Florence Myrtle Ferguson. Florence Myrtle remarried a Mansel Hamilton of Carleton Place. She passed away May 9, 1981.

William Greene was the son of Joshua Greene and Mary Ethel Lackey of Richmond, Ontario.

Joshua Greene was the son of Philip Greene and Jennie Templeton of Richmond, Ontario.
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