Greene, George Ernest (Pete)

Greene, George Ernest (Pete) 

George Ernest (Pete) Greene: June 24, 1930 to April 17, 2021 of Calgary and Strathmore, beloved Dad of Lawrence Greene, Florence Borgens (Rick), Catherine Greene (Jim), Patricia Fitz-Patrick (Ross), Mary-Frances Borgens (David), Theresa Greene. Also surviving are grandchildren Renee (Todd), Matthew (Marie), Stephanie (Myles), Pierce, Brett, Rio and Remy and great-grandchildren Jayde, Logan, Summer and Kayson, as well surviving nieces and nephew. Pete was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Mae (Patsy) Greene (McDonald) in 2011 and his granddaughter, Catlin Renee Greene in 2010. Pete was born in Calgary, Alberta to Charles Henry Greene and Florence Price Greene.  

Pete followed his brother Zeppy’s footsteps through the ranks of minor hockey in the Calgary Buffalo league drawing the offer of a college scholarship from the Chicago Blackhawks. But to lessen the burden on the love of his life Patsy, he stayed in Calgary and played at the senior level for the CPR Beavers, where Pete and Zeppy quickly became known as the Big Six League pucksters. He continued to play hockey on a recreational team in Strathmore, Alberta until he was 86 years old. Pete not only loved hockey but loved playing golf. 

When Pete and Patsy retired to Strathmore, he became a marshall at the Strathmore Golf Club, as well as playing in a league at the club. His final medal was a silver medal for golfing during the 2017 Alberta Senior Summer Games at the age of 87.

Pete and Patsy met June 10, 1948 at St. Mary’s graduation breakfast and were married October 6, 1951 at St. Ann’s Church in Calgary. His tireless love and devotion to his family were evident in his final moments. Everyone who knew him, held him in the highest regard and loved him dearly. We love you Daddy and miss you very much. Until we will we see you again.