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John Green

  • May 14, 1940 - August 9, 2011
  • Vernon, Vermont
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“My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. My 18 years at BUHS as Health Teacher and coach were the best in my 50 year...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Steve Holmes - Newmarket, NH

“Oh my dearest Joan. We had no idea until today that John had passed. If I had we would have been there. We are so very sorry for your loss. ...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Tanya Mayhew - Vernon/Brattleboro, VT

“Joan - I am SO SORRY Fred is gone. I was on vacation away else I would have been at service. Brad and Brian have expressed their good memories of...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Martha Fenn - Brattleboro, VT

“Michael and I always enjoyed our talks with Fred. He was such a positive, friendly man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Betty Henry - Brattleboro, VT

“Jerry and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rosemary and Jerry Remillard ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Rosemary Gerbino-Remillard - VT

“The entire Green family will be in my prayers. I consider myself to be very fortunate to have known and worked for Fred, he will be missed but always...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: thomas sturtevant - Birmingham, AL

“"Coaching is an action, not a title and actions result in successes! is a quote from Byron and Catherine Pulsifer. Fred's efforts in life, have...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Henry & Sandra Farnum - Putney, VT

“We are thankful to have known Fred and will be praying for you Joan. Our hearts ache with you, but we are thankful that you have the assurance that...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: George and Kim Aguirre Umbertide

“It was always a pleasure dealing with Fred during my years as a sports reporter, and he was unfailingly kind and helpful. He was one of the best...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Randy Holhut - Dummerston, VT

“So sorry to hear of your great loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Bruce and Carol Corwin - VT

“This is such a sad time for you all. You will be in our prayers and in our thoughts. You have a lot of inner strength, Joan, and a good support...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: David & beth Kimball - Colrain, MA


Vernon - John Frederick "Fred" Green, 71, of Vernon, died August 9, 2011 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on May 14, 1940 in Chester, PA to Frederick & Marie (Welsh) Green. He attended school in Boothwyn, PA and graduated from Chichester High School in 1958. He went on to attend Westchester University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and a Master's Degree in Athletic Administration. On August 25, 1962 he married Joan Moore who survives. Fred pursued his coaching career in Oxford, PA establishing the football program at Oxford Area High School as its first coach. In 1973 he was invited to become Athletic Director of Brattleboro Union High School, where he spent the remainder of his career. He was dedicated to making infrastructure improvements including the installation of a modern track, new lights and proudly instituted Title 9 sports for girls. He also established ice hockey and lacrosse at BUHS. He especially enjoyed the camaraderie among the state's athletic directors and held a deep appreciation for his staff at BUHS. Fred was elected twice as President of the Vermont State Athletic Director's Association and was inducted into the Vermont Principal's Association Hall of Fame in 2008. Fred's personal interests included gardening, fishing, and most of all family. He enjoyed summer vacations with his family in Ocean City, NJ and on Martha's Vineyard. He was especially proud of his three grandchildren, supporting them in all of their endeavors. Fred was a member of the Vernon Union Church where he served as an Elder. Fred was survived by his wife Joan, of nearly 49 years, two sons; John, Jr. of Gulfport, MS and Thomas and his wife Amy, of Westborough, MA, his sister, A. Leslie Hickman an her husband Bill, of Smyrna, DE and the loves of his life, his three grandchildren; John Green, III and his wife Marianne of New London, NH, SGT Alex Green of Fort Stewart, GA and Grace Green of Westboro, MA. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 12:00 noon at Saint Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Tyler Cemetery in Vernon. Calling hours will be held at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BUHS Athletic Fund, 131 Fairground Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Attn: Chris Sawyer or to the Vernon Union Church, P.O. Box 111, Vernon, VT 05354.