Rev. Richard John Green

October 2, 2020

Reverend Richard, (Dick) John Green of Oshawa, Ontario, in his 87th year, passed away on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 of complications due to dementia. Dick was born in Cornwall, ON on July 1st, 1934. After high school, he attended and graduated from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College, Peterborough, ON. Dick was married to Wanda, Vera Anna Green (nee: Stevenson) of Kinburn, ON on October 1st, 1955, and they were married 60 years. Richard, (Dick), with Wanda by his side, pastored churches in Goderich, Orangeville, Wallaceburg, London, Barrie, Brantford and Oshawa, ON. After leaving pastoral ministry Dick served as assistant to the District Superintendent of Eastern Ontario & Nunavut District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for seven years caring for Developing Assemblies and Ethic Churches. Dick is survived by his children: Steve Green (Debra) of Griffith, ON, Debbie Edwards (John) of Fergus, ON Mark Green (Jennifer) of Oshawa. Grandchildren: Jordan Green (Elisa), Candace Green-O’Leary (Jamie), Adam Edwards, Eric Edwards, Sarah Edwards (Colin) Great Grandchildren: Chet, Hunter, Ellie & Eamon. Dick is preceded in death by his parents: Frederick Green and Frieda Green (nee: Nevison), spouse Wanda, Brother: James Green, Sister: Dorothy Thom. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am. Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at King Street Community Church, 611 King St W, Oshawa ON L1J 2L1. Visitation will be held at the same address on Friday, October 16th, 2020, from 2 - 4;00 pm & 7 – 9:00 pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, pre-registration of attendance is required at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/memorial-service-for-rev-richard-green-tickets-124594857573 Face Masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing will be required and observed. In place of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Eastern Ontario & Nunavut District. To donate is very simple. Send a text to 73256 as the number you are calling and in the spot where you type a message just type EOND all caps. From there you just follow instructions and enter your credit card information. The funds received will be directed to The Church In Regent Park (Toronto) and "O" Church in Ottawa. Also, “undesignated Donations 49591” (memo: missions - Dick Green) online at https://www.eond.org/give for the support of The Church In Regent Park (Toronto) and "O" Church in Ottawa. This was our Dad's passion, helping churches get stronger.