Lt Anthony “Tony” Green, CD, PhD (Ret’d)
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We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Green, CD, PhD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 30 November 2016 at the age of 70, in Toronto, ON.
Tony was a former member of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) in Toronto. He had a varied career with the Reserve Force having served with 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER), the Queen’s York Rangers, and the Governor General's Horseguards. In his civilian life, Tony had achieved his Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering and worked as a special analyst with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Tony joined 32 CER in 1984 and stayed with the Regiment until reaching Compulsory Retirement age in the late 1990s. He was very much involved with the unit and held positions that included Troop Commander, Course Officer and Transport Officer. He was a 7 Dan Black Belt and spearheaded the unarmed combat training for members of 32 CER.
Visitation will be at Turner and Porter Funeral Home (4933 Dundas St West, Toronto) 1900 to 2100 on Monday. 12 December 2016. Requiem Mass at St Gregory's Church (122 Rathburn Rd) on Tuesday, 13 December at 1300 hrs. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery (7300 Highway #27, Woodbridge, ON).
Online Condolences can be sent to the Turner & Porter Funeral Directors - Butler Chapel. Donations may be made to Princess Margaret's Cancer Hospital in the name of Dr Anthony Green. {khDec2016}