Jerome (Jerry) Vincent Green

It is with great sadness we announce Jerry's passing November 1, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of 60 years to Diane (Calder), loving father of Frank and Jill Green, Tracey & Clayton Pecarski and Kelly and Rick Luckovitch. 

He was the adoring Poppa to Hillary (Travis Towns), Colleen (Ryan Lepine), Joey, Jordan (Colton Rogers), Mackenzie, Brady (Katie Babcook) as well as great grandson Talon Towns. Left to mourn his passing are his siblings Gorman (Agnes) and Francis as well as brother in law Jim Calder. 

Jerry was predeceased by his son Bill, granddaughter Katie Pecarski, parents Joseph and Catherine (O'Gorman), sister Jean Owens, brothers Fr. Jack, Greg and Edwin. 

Jerry spent his early years in Maynooth before his family moved to Deep River when he was eight. He attended elementary school on Wylie Road in Deep River. After completion of high school in Pembroke (The Brother's) and after a couple of years working locally, he joined the RCAF in 1957. He completed his training in St. Jean, QC and was stationed in Clinton ON, Vancouver BC, Goose Bay NL, Foymount ON, Pagwa ON and Chatham NB. It was in Foymount that he met leading Airwoman Diane Calder. They celebrated their wedding in Foymount on July 20, 1963. Over the next ten years they welcomed their four children. His family made the move to Barry's Bay when Jerry accepted a teaching position at MVDHS in 1970. After several years there, he moved on to owning his own electrical business until retiring. 

Jerry always looked forward to the daily gathering of the coffee club where stories were told and sporting events rehashed. He was quite happy to stop and chat, to tell a joke or brag about his beloved New York Rangers. 

For those wishing to donate in Jerry's memory, please direct donation to Madawaska Valley Hospice or Barry's Bay and Area Minor Hockey Association (etransfers can be sent to treasurer.bbamha@gmail.com) or cheques can be mailed to Barry's Bay and Area Minor Hockey Association (BBAMHA) PO Box 754, Barry's Bay, ON K0J 1B0.