William Edgar Greene, son of Vernum and Lydia A. Dangler Greene, was born in Berlin, N. Y., January 7, 1857, where he spent his entire life.
He became associated with his grandfather, Varnum Greene, in the shirt manufacturing business and as the work was taken to the home of the employees, he thus became widely known in the surrounding country.
March 30, 1878, he was united in marriage with Emma F. Clements, who died in 1917. There were three daughters: Alice E. Greene Cushine, who died in 1920; and Clara Isabel Greene Millard, and Matie E. Greene, who survive him.
Mr. Greene was baptized and united with the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1875, and remained a member until his death. He was a faithful attendant of the weekly service except when prevented by ill health. For nearly a year his health had been gradually failing, and for over six months he was confined to his chair. His patience and thoughtful appreciation of the kindly attention given him was very marked. Being a kind neighbor, a good friend, a tender father, he was rewarded by many expressions of sympathy from those who will miss him.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Miss Matie Greene, with whom he lived, and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. An expression of esteem was shown in the wealth of flowers that surrounded his casket. When realizing that his remaining days were few, he selected Isaiah 40: 10, as his funeral text, which was used as a basis of a few remarks by his pastor.
L. A. W.
