William “Bill” A. Greene

SKOWHEGAN – William “Bill” A. Greene, 91, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, with his children by his side. Bill was born on Nov. 23, 1932, in Lempster, N.H., son of Jack and Gladys (Burwood) Greene.

He grew up and attended schools in Skowhegan. He dropped out of school at the age of 15 when his dad died suddenly so that he could help his mom financially. Bill worked at both Medwood Footwear and Ernest Garnier’s Market. While at Garnier’s, he quickly learned the skills that he would use later in life to become a meat cutter.

Bill joined the US Navy in 1951, where he proudly served aboard the Destroyer Cowell DD542 during the Korean Conflict. He received the Korean War Medal with two bronze stars. While serving in Japan, he was baptized to be married in the Catholic Church. He then went on to marry Lorraine Hunter on December 26, 1953, at the Notre Dame de Lourdes church in Skowhegan. After being honorably discharged in 1955, Bill and Lorraine made their home in Skowhegan, and he began his career as a meat cutter in local stores, while he and Lorraine raised five children.

Bill was a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, ukulele, and the guitar. He loved sing-alongs at neighborhood barbeques, around campfires while camping with his family, or simply playing a quick song in the living room. In recent years, Bill was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He will be remembered for his positive attitude, quick wit, and unique sense of humor.

He was predeceased by both his parents; wife Lorraine, brothers J.B. Greene and George Duplisea, sister Myrtle Ripley; nephew Brian Duplisea; son-in-law Chip Moore; and two great grandchildren Bret Gifford and one special angel.

Bill leaves behind his five children, Linda Moore of Sidney, Donna Parsons with her husband Randy of Skowhegan, Cathy Gifford with husband John Sr of Oakland, John Greene with his wife Julie of Vienna, Julie Greene with her fiancé Joey Marcoux of Winslow; grandchildren Jessica Gale, Woody Moore (Becky), Scott Clukey, Chad Clukey (Kate), J.C. Gifford (Jess), Lindsay Skilling (Jay), Samantha Plourd (Austin), Nicole Price (Kody), Michelle Bernier (Ray), Natalie Greene, Izaak Gajowski, Garett Richardson (Katy), Taylor Richardson, Brad Richardson (Brittany) Makenzie Hays; great-grandchildren Reece, Reagan, Gracie, Owen, Jake, Sophia, Peyton, Ella, Penelope, Ava, Jacoby, Luca, Beverly, Asher, Carson, Callie, Danny, Blake, and Rhett.

He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Nancy Grunder, Kenny Grunder and family, Bobby Grunder, John Duplisea and his daughter Sandra, Pat Chasse, Carolyn Nieves (Ray) and family, Jim Chasse (Gemma) and family, Martha Ouellette (David), Mary Butler (Dennis) and family, Steve Hunter (Carolyn) and family.

The family would like to send a special thank you to niece Nancy Grunder for her daily phone calls to her uncle Billy that he so enjoyed, visits from neighbors, Scott , Gretchen, and Jack, who always kept a watchful eye out for him, as well as Beacon Hospice( Bri and Abagail) for the love and compassion shown, and his second family, the staff and residents at Bedside Manor.

There will be a private graveside service in the spring.

Please visit Bill’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/william-greene-2024 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared

William “Bill” A. Greene