May 25, 1918 – September 28, 2013
Our father passed away peacefully on September 28, 2013 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Dad had a long and happy life nurturing and caring for the people in his parishes. He leaves behind his son Barry (Mignonne); daughter Nancy; 5 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
He was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and was the sixth of eight children. Dad spent his childhood playing and going to school in Northern Saskatchewan. He received his calling and entered Emmanual Ministeral College in 1938. Upon graduation as a Deacon he was sent to the Little Pine Native Reservation and other outlying parishes.
Dad was Priested on April 11, 1942, and married our mother a year later. With Mom by his side he started his ministry which was to last for 71 years. His first two parishes were Paynton and Radison in Saskatchewan. In 1944 he was asked to come to the Diocese of BC to St. John’s Ladysmith as their new Minister. From Ladysmith dad moved to St. Albans, Victoria, where he raised funds to build a new church hall. In 1957 he was asked to move to Duncan to assume duties for three parishes, St. Peters Quamichan, St. Andrews, Cowichan Station and also to hold services in a little hall at Maple Bay. Dad was at Duncan for 9 years and moved back to Victoria to St. Michaels and All Angels on West Saanich Road. Settling in was not to be and after a short 5 years in this parish he accepted what would be his last parish at St. Matthias on Richmond Road. Dad retired in 1983 from St. Matthias and went to work at Christ Church Cathedral where he would actively remain for the next 31 years.
Dad led an active and full life, filled with love, humor, and laughter. He always had an easy smile accompanied with a twinkle in his eye and a wink coming in close second. Dad touched many lives in his Vocation as a Minister and through this ministry, which continued right up to his death, made many friends and was a friend to countless more.
He had a beautiful tenor voice and could be heard lending his voice to the Church Choirs and Linden Singers, as well as performing with the Barber Shoppers for many years. He was an active member of the Mt. Newton Masonic Lodge and he was the Padre for the St. John’s Ambulance.
In his free time he could be found in the garden nurturing his Dahlia’s and Sweet Peas. He enjoyed both lawn bowling and alley bowling. Dad loved his sports; hockey, football, curling, golf and could often be found engrossed in the game that he was watching as well as adding his own colorful interpretation and commentary of the event.
Dad was an unassuming and modest person and he would have been overwhelmed to see the out pouring of love that has been shown to his family.
Both Barry and I are grateful for his ministry and for the strength of family that he has instilled in both of us. We will more than miss him, but we are strengthened to know that we will see him again in a far better place.
Thank you all for your support.
Ted’s funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Our family would like to thank Dr. Cuthbert, Dr. Stigant, Dr. Peppler, Dr. Cavers and the nursing staff on the 8th floor of the Royal Jubilee Hospital for the kindness and care given to our Father. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad’s name to Christ Church Cathedral or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Bob Maddocks
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Arlyne Larsen Dear Nancy, you may not remember me, but we attended Maple Bay Elementary and then Quamichan Jr. High together. I am so sorry to learn of your father’s passing recently. My sincere condolences to you and your extended family. My prayers are with you. Kind regards, Arlyne Larsen
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Arlyne Larsen Dear Nancy, You may not remember me, but we went to school together at Maple Bay and then Quamichan Jr. High. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father recently, and offer my sincere condolences at this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your extended family. Kind regards, Arlyne Larsen
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TeresaThom On behalf of the Victoria Dahlia Society, the members will always have fond memories of Ted, and his participation in the club, of which he was a member since 1982. We loved his sense of humour, and were honored to have his blessings at any club dinners that he attended. He will be missed very much!
With our Sympathy
Members of the Victoria dahlia Society.
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Alan H Finley, M.D. Dear Greenhalgh Family,
Shirley and I would like to express our sympathy for the passing of our dear friend, Ted. Ted made an outstanding contribution to the Christ Church Family, and his community; and he will be sorely missed.
We met Ted at Christ Church Cathedral, where he sat two pews back, regaling us with his witty repartee.
Ted modeled the very essence of Christianity, with a kindness, generosity and sense of humour that made us the lucky recipients of a life well-lived.
May God bless him; and you all.
Sincerely,
Shirley and Alan Finley
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Sylvia and David Sinclair So many memories and so much thankfulness to have known him and Isobel. Our one memory comes from our daughter, Rena, who had moved to Saskatchewan and at one point was very ill in a Saskatoon hospital but we were unaware of the details. Ted was going to Saskatoon as a brother in law had died overseas and he was going to see his sister. I mentioned about Rena and not knowing what was going on. He reported, when he returned, he had seen her and how glad she was to see him. She later said she saw ‘the shoes’ under the curtain around the bed and heard ‘the voice’ and could scarcely believe it was Ted. She was so very grateful for his visit. He looked at picture of her two boys on her table and said, now, Rena, you must pull through for those boys. He said a prayer with her and gave words of encouragement. Many years later when she was here on a visit, we went past Stannard Avenue when she saw him and said ‘stop the car’ got out and ran over to him. Good hugs all around and tears. She will never forget him and nor will we!
Just another story to add to all the others who were blessed by this amazing man.
Blessings, Sylvia
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Lorna Nicol Dear Barry and Nancy, and your families. Uncle Ted will truly be missed. The visits were few but the phone chats were plentiful. Uncle Ted always put a little spark into my day. I am so blessed to have had such beautiful Godparents; now there will be an emptiness in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love from your cousin Lorna
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John Lancaster A good friend, a respected colleague, a faithful priest. May the Lord bring him to a glorious resurrection at the Last Day.
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Pete & Judy Lowood So sorry to hear of your father/grandfather/great grandfather’s passing.
What a wonderful person he was & we feel so fortunate to have known him. We know he will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Take care.
Pete & Judy
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Marj and Ferd Kallstrom Dear Barry and Nancy, We are certainly going to miss “Uncle Ted” as we do Auntie Isabel. The wonderful times we shared growing up and visiting over the years. Having married our parents,and making sure their wedding was just before one of a wealthier couple,who filled the church with flowers just before our parents ceremony,assured our Mom she would have plenty of flowers at hers! They also had a dinner at their place for everyone afterward. They continued to be a large part of our lives. Ted insisted Ferd and I attend four “marriage” classes prior to marrying. Ferd wasn’t impressed after the first one,but by the forth they were “toasting” each other! The beginning of a long and happy friendship. We send you and your families our condolences and will remember both your parents with warmth,affection and of course laughter. Take care ,Love Ferd and Marj Kallstrom
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Ben and Evelyn Brendeland In 1957 Reverend (as he was then)? married Ben and I in Nanaimo, B.C. on September 9th. Ben was 22 and I was 18 years of age.
We lived in Campbell River and were having some difficulties with my parents regarding the wedding.
We decided to go to Nanaimo with a very dear friend Una Box who was like a mother to me. She had a sister (think her name was Marg) who lived in Nanaimo and belonged to St. Paul’s Anglican church where G.H. Greenhalgh was the reverend at the time.
Marg made the arrangements for the wedding. We first had to have an interview with Reverend Greehaugh before our service. He was so nice and told us many things about being married and about the church.
Marg’s daughter stood up for us so there were 5 of us..
He was so nice to both of us and made us feel we were doing the right thing under the circumstances. We then went to Marg’s home where we had a tea party in her garden.
Ben and I have been members of the Anglican church for many years.
As I send this I am looking at our Marriage Certificate as signed by G.H. Greenhalgh.
We have never regretted eloping and will celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary in September, 2013.Evelyn
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Valerie McLean Patanella What a marvelous man. I attended St. Matthias for a short time but Ted touched my life personally assisting at the death of my father and for helping me with legal issues. He was always available for a kind or humourous word and, although I lived abroad, family always remembered to recount their most recent conversations with him.
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hilda Shilliday Ted was a great friend to all of us in the retired clergy and spouses group. I know he has heard those words “Well done good and faithful servant “and and I know there have been some wonderful reunions
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Sharon Pine We were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a wonderful man & was a big part of all our family. He married Jim & I ,45 years ago, and was there when my mother Tilly Quick was sick with cancer. He was so good to my dad and I and continued to be there 17 years later when mom passed away. He performed services for many members of our family and extended family. He will be surely missed by all who knew him. Regards Sharon & Jim Pine. (nee Quick)
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Freda Voysey On behalf of the members of the Retired Clergy & Spouses Fellowship, may I say how much we are going to miss dear Ted. He was always a faithful presence at our meetings and we enjoyed his ready wit and twinkling smile. We thank God for his life and ministry and for the great pleasure of having known him.
Freda Voysey
Secretary
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Neil & Jo-Anne Vickers Our deepest sympathy to Rev. Ted’s family. We remember him as a member of the Barbershop Singers Choir and would often run into him while shopping in the Cook St. village. He was one of the kindest, dearest persons we’ve ever known and he will be much missed.
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Gary Robertson My sincere condolences to cousins, Barry and Nancy and their families on the passing of my favourite uncle Ted. I had a few great visits with him and Isabel over the years, and I still don’t know how or why he won the Easter Egg Breaking Contest each Easter.
He was a wonderful man and will be missed. All my love. Kind regards, Gary and family in Regina.
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Robin Duke Dear Nancy and Barry,
Even at the ripe old age of 95, I was saddened to read of Ted’s passing.
Such fond memories of him come to mind. As children we loved that warm, happy, smiling, kind face. He was always so welcoming to everyone and remember how the congregation exploded under his leadership. I remember him and your Mum at Mum and Dad’s parties, and they were both so much fun. We did lose touch, which always happens, and it was a joy to reconnect for my wedding at St Peters. I remember saying that I wouldn’t get married without Ted there, he had made such an impact on me as a child.
Please accept my condolences, and my thoughts are with both of you and your families. Robin
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Robin Heppell To the Greenhalgh Family,
I have so many fond memories of Ted whether it was working many funerals with him with McCalls or seeing him at Lodge, he was always up beat and in good spirits sporting his small smile and glimmer in his eye.
I especially enjoy the times that he would ride along with me in the funeral coach on the way out to the cemetery for burials – the rides were always too short as he was a great story teller.
My most cherished memory of Ted was when he, Hywell Jones and Stan Kellow were on the Clipper going to Seattle for a Mariners game and Kevin Armstrong and I had lots of laughs with the 3 of them on the trip over and actually ran into them a couple of times in Seattle.
Ted was a true gentle-man – thanks for memories Archie!
…Robin Heppell
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Jan and Maeghi We will miss the twinkle in his eye and his great humour although we hadn’t seen him in a while.
Chocolate cake always reminds me of him and brings a smile to my face
On his next journey he will find a parish to serve, a choir to sing with and his garden will always be tended and beautiful – of this I know. He was one in a million and I know I’m a better person for having been touched by him.
All our sympathies and love in this time.
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Kathy & Mike Chappell We felt that “Pops” embodied the word Christianity and I thank God for his presence in my life for all these years. His sparkle, his humour and his courage throughout all circumstances that life brought will continue to be an inspiration to those of us who are left behind.
Our heartfelt sympathies to all the family.
I received a hand written letter from Ted in 2011 encouraging me to continue teaching the gospel to young boys at my church. I was so thrilled to receive it, given that my grandfather had been Ted’s new testament teacher at Emmanuel college. I suspect we might have met when my family traveled to Victoria in the 70’s and 80’s.
I carry the letter in my back pack,
God Bless