July 1, 1933 - December 2, 2021
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Lester on December 2, 2021 from the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 88 years.
Lester was born July 1, 1933 in Raleigh to Miriam and Barton Green. On June 11, 1953 he married the love of his life, Irene (Andrews) of Harbour Deep. They made their home in Raleigh where they raised six children. Lester spent most of his life as a fisherman.
He Leaves to mourn his Wife, Irene; Daughters, Yvonne (Alvin), Emily (Randy); Sons, Richard (Janice), Morris (Una), Keith (Helen), and James (Michelle); Grandchildren, Gina (Sheldon), Natasha (Matt), Perry (Angie), Jodi (Kristie), Darrin (Patricia), Justin (Domini), Janet (Michael), Robyn (Tom), Christopher (Keitha), Megan (Geoff), Jamie (Jack); Great-grandchildren, Brandon, Mallory, Rebecca, Emma, Justin, Jessica, Dawson, Olivia, Reese, Greyson, Jake, Samuel; Sisters, Melina, Belinda, Maisie (Richard); Brothers, Joseph (Evelyn), George (Kizzie), and Freeman (Barb) as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
Lester is predeceased by his parents, Miriam and Barton; Daughter, Beatrice Kay; Sister, Ida (Stewart); and Brothers in Law, Stanley Dawe and John Andris.
Private visitation to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony from 2-4 pm and Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th. The private celebration of life will take place from Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:00 am with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Cremation to follow with inurnment at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.
GREEN, MABEL
Mabel Green was born on January 24th, 1937 to George and Nellie(Bessey). She was one of four children. On May 11th, 1953 she married John Green on Raleigh, and together they raised five beautiful children. Mabel leaves to mourn: Sons Wallace(Judy), Alonzo(Michelle). Daughters Edna(Martin), Hazel(Raymond), Vivian(Tony). Grandchildren Jill, Vanessa(Ashley), Krista(Bruce), Terri(Mike), Kellie-Rae(Corey), Shawn(Genina), Aaron, Taylor. Great Grandchildren Brady, Chloe, Tristan, Dylan, Liam Madison. She was Pre-deceased by her Husband of 59 years, John. Parents George and Nellie Bessey. Parents-in-law Elijah and Christina Green. Sisters-in-law Nina Colbourne, Beatrice Green. Brothers-in-law Hubert Colbourne, Henry Green, Amaziah Patey, Leonard Green. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Raleigh from which the funeral service was held at 11:00am on Tuesday November 10 2015 with Rev. Diane Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director