November 27, 1941 – August 8, 2026
It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Robert Allen Green at the age of 84 on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Saint John Regional Hospital.
Robert was born in Saint John and was a lifelong resident of the community. He was the son of the late Allan and Marion Green.
Robert was employed as millwright at Irving Paper for most of his working life. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, ATVing, and spending time in nature. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the outdoors and teaching his children, grandchildren, family, and friends how to fish and hunt.
Robert also had a lifelong passion for karate and was one of the founding members of the New Brunswick Karate Association. He was a dedicated instructor and coach who played an important role in the growth of karate in New Brunswick. He took great pride in teaching and mentoring others, passing along his knowledge of karate and the discipline and dedication that came with it.
Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Green; two daughters, Angela (Stacy) Warren of Ontario and Cathee (Billy) Gibson of Grand Bay-Westfield; one son, Robert (Natalie) Green of Westfield; five grandchildren, Emily Warren, Jordan Warren, Benjamin Green, Nicholas Green, and Hannah Gibson; and six great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by one brother, David (Cathy Oliver) Green; four sisters, Faith Watts, Kathleen (Neenie) Kirkpatrick, Patricia O’Neill, and Donna Wong; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins
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In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by three sisters, Dorcas (Ken) Thorne, Pauline (Ronald) McRae, and Verla (Henry) Hayes; and one brother, Daryl (Doreen) Green.
Arrangements are under the care of Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John, N.B., E2M 2L3, 506-634-1701.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Castle Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Castle Fallsview Chapel, with a reception to follow at Castle Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery following the reception.
Donations in Robert’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be made through Castle Funeral Home’s website.
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