Passed peacefully away at the G.B Cross Memorial Hospital, on Friday, June 19, 2026, Chesley Calvin Greening of Musgravetown, aged 79 years.
Predeceased by his parents, Chesley and Elsie (Cuff) Greening; parents in law Augustus and Augusta Ruth of Summerside; brothers David and Toby; sister Linda; brothers in law Vernon Wiseman and Leo Byrne; sister in law Beulah (Stan Broderick).
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife of 57 years, Myra; sons Garland (Natasha) Rennie, and Keith (Rochelle); grandchildren Sebastian (Megan), Jeremy, Justin, Judah and Brock; great-grandson Chesley; sisters Violet (John-Trouern Trend) and Nettie Wiseman; sisters-in-law Effie, Joan, Doreen (Frank Payne) and Laverne Byrne; brother in law Mack; special friends Edgar and Gloria; and a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Lethbridge on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Heritage United Church, Musgravetown with interment to follow at the United Cemetery, Musgravetown.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Chesley’s memory may be made to Heritage United Church, Musgravetown, or the Musgravetown Fire Department.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Doctors and Nurses who cared for him at Dr. G B Cross Hospital during his time there.
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William Dampier says
June 22, 2026 at 2:23 pmSincere condolences to Calvin’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Verna and William Dampier.
Eugene & Kay Stead says
June 22, 2026 at 6:48 pmCondolences to all Cal’s family. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Barbara Holloway says
June 22, 2026 at 7:47 pmSincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Barbara Holloway
Elda Tindall says
June 22, 2026 at 8:26 pmHeart Hugs Myra and to your Family at this very sad time🕊️🪶
Ray & Betty Butt says
June 23, 2026 at 6:18 amOur condolences to the Greening & Ruth Families.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. RIP Calvin
Bill & Sadie Goobie says
June 23, 2026 at 12:36 pmSorry to hear about the passing of Cal he was a great friend and coworker. Condolences to the family
Clyde & Ruth Harris says
June 23, 2026 at 9:04 amCondolences to the family.
Linda waye says
June 23, 2026 at 9:18 amSorry for your loss my condolences to the family R.I.P Calvin
Harv and Lee Humby says
June 23, 2026 at 10:35 amSending condolences to Myra and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Rip Cal.
Heber Prince says
June 25, 2026 at 7:21 pmMyra and Family, Sylvia and I are sending our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Calvin. May the memories you hold in your heart sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Lily Sampson says
June 23, 2026 at 3:52 pmI haven’t seen Calvin since our teenage years but always remembered him and Toby. They were good friends. Until retirement I kept track re a friend here in NS who worked with Calvin. My heart goes out to Calvin’s family. Sincere condolences to all. Lily
(Formerly from Musgravetown)
Ruby Frye says
June 23, 2026 at 4:42 pmCondolences to the family
Terry and Norma Penney says
June 23, 2026 at 5:48 pmTo Myra and all the family. Please accept our sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss
Cyril Byrne says
June 23, 2026 at 11:28 pmMy condolence Aunt Myra, Garland, Renie & Keith, Uncle Cal will truly be missed. Growing up i only got to see him when you guys came to visit and when i was young always though he was Santa Claus, with his quit manners and soft spoken. R.I.P Cyril
Eli Russell says
June 24, 2026 at 7:20 amSo sorry to hear of Cal’s passing, hugs to all the family.
Giselle Wiseman says
June 24, 2026 at 12:50 pmAunt Myra, Garland, Rennie and Keith,
I was heartbroken to hear of uncle Cal’s passing. I don’t think I’ll be able to make it to the funeral tomorrow but I’m sending you all my love and prayers.
Edna &Clarence Piercey says
June 24, 2026 at 7:29 pmSo sorry for your loss. Condolence to all the family
Vera Greening says
June 24, 2026 at 2:03 pmAunt Myra, Garland, Rennie, Keith and families,
Alex and I send our deepest condolences and wish we could be with you at this difficult time.
I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Cal having had the great fortune of having him around me when I was a child growing up in Musgravetown. He always spoiled me when I was little and I would get jealous when other kids got his attention – didn’t seem right that I should have to share him with them! I remember wonderful picnics on the beach at Man Point and Arches Cove and going out in Pop’s row boat. I would go with him sometimes when he would go across the bay to get scallops – he would tip the boat down so that the gunwale would be level with the water and I would be so scared but trusted that he would keep me safe. And of course he did! I cannot remember eating the scallops but I can remember seeing the beautiful images he would draw on the shells.
I have had the great fortune to having Uncle Cal in my life for a very long time and I cannot remember a time when he didn’t greet me with a smile and a hug and be genuinely interested in sitting down and having a chat and a lunch – it didn’t matter how long it had been since I had seen him, he was always the same joyful Uncle Cal. I will miss his beautiful smile, sparkling eyes and warm embrace. I will always remember him with love.
Tonight as I am sitting here in the quiet and trying to find the right words to express how much Uncle Cal meant to me and how profoundly he will be missed, I found this poem by Linda Ellis that really spoke to me about life and how the beginning and the end are not important – it is the in between that matters.
“I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning …. to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represented all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars … the house … the cash. What matters is how we lived and loved and how we spend our dash.”
I think Uncle Cal spent his dash very well. As we remember him now I am sure that those of us that loved him could tell thousands of beautiful stories and share wonderful memories of times when he made us feel special, did something thoughtful, comforted us in difficult times, made us laugh or was the quiet comfort in the room.
I am sure that your memories will give you all comfort during this sad time – you are all in our prayers.
Rest easy Uncle Cal until we all meet again.
Love always,
Vera and Alex
Lloyd Collins says
June 24, 2026 at 10:55 pmOur condolences to Myra and the family. We have many great memories of Cal’s kindness and understated sense of humour. He was a genuinely good man who will be missed.
David Greening says
June 25, 2026 at 1:30 pmAunt Myra, Garland, Rennie, Keith and families,
Dan, Shirley, Wendy and I send you our condolences and hope that your many good memories of Uncle Calvin will help you though this difficult time.
He was a wonderful Uncle, one who took an interest in all the extended families next generation. I remember being included in many activities where he had 3 or more of us in tow going fishing, snowmobiling, planting or digging vegetables, and many other activities that needed to be done as part of everyday life. He always made them fun and a learning activity. He had a way of teaching one life lessons without one knowing they were being schooled.
Uncle Calvin always made me feel included, part of an extended family, and showed a real interest in how my life was progressing whenever I had the good fortune to spend time with him.
I believe that Uncle Calvin is now taking a little time to go fishing with my dad down at the runout or going down the bay for a boat ride.
Love David, Dan, Shirley, and Wendy.
Madonna says
June 25, 2026 at 1:36 pmSo sorry to hear of uncle Calvin’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, love Madonna and Gary
Carol Hall says
June 30, 2026 at 9:53 amDear Myra
So very sorry to hear of Cal’s passing. Although we only met briefly a few times, I knew that I had the privilege of meeting a true gentleman. I am out of the province right now, so cannot personally express my condolences, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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