
Cecil P. Greene
Sept. 25, 1927 – Aug. 19, 2021
Cecil Percival Greene was born September 25, 1927 to the late Agnes Patterson Greene in Georgetown, British Guiana. He was raised by Mr. James Greene, who was a strong male presence in his life.
In 1944, he met the love of his life, Mavis Nicole Ileanee Fenty at St. Georges Cathedral where they were both members of the church. After a period of courtship, they married On May 28, 1949 enjoying a lavish wedding ceremony. He was educated under the British Monarchy, and from a very young age had a thirst for knowledge that was inspired by his mother, and his aunt Ruby. As a result, his quest for knowledge led him to London, England in 1956 where he continued his education by receiving a National certificate in electronic engineering from Norwood Polytechnic, in addition to a biomedical engineering certificate from Paddington Polytechnic.
In 1965, Cecil moved his family to the United States to continue taking advanced courses at George Washington University, located in Washington, DC, the University of Michigan, and St. Louis University. Over a span of more than 30 years, he was employed with Fairfax Hospital, Arlington Hospital, as well as Potomac Hospital serving as a biomedical engineer. Throughout the course of his education and employment, he worked for NASA within the Modep Department, which was responsible for maintenance and modification of sophisticated equipment. He served as a customer representative on the FDA panel for cardiovascular devices, monitors, and diagnostic equipment. He was a consultant for the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, advisor to Baltimore Community College, as well as George Washington University’s Cooperation Program.
One of his most significant accomplishments is being listed in the National Registry of Who’s Who in America as one of the first certified clinical engineers in the world to assist with the establishment of the Pacemaker. Additionally, he was a member of several professional organizations, and lectured to various professional groups on aspects of clinical engineering, and patient electrical safety. Even in his last days in the hospital, he was still driven to learn, and listened to philosophical tapes to continue educating himself.
His thirst for knowledge, understanding of religion, and desire to grow in his faith led him on a pursuit to India where he studied under the principals of Raja Yoga-almost meeting the Dalai Lama during his visit. One of his many passions was singing. He was afforded an unusual opportunity to be a featured tenor singer with the Washington, DC Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. He sang in many church productions of the Messiah during the Christmas holidays. He has created a lasting legacy of being a caring father and grandfather, in addition to being a loving and devoted husband. Despite all of his professional pursuits, he always took time to put family first. He was known to take his children and grandchildren on camping and RV trips, which included searching out new adventures.
Cecil is preceded in death by his loving wife Mavis of 73 years, his daughter, Donna Greene, Aunt, Ruby Willis, two sister-in-laws, Elaine Fenty, and Doreen Christopher. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Cecil Lindon Greene (Denise), Colin Anthony Greene (Stacey), and daughter, Michaelann Greene-Russell (Larry); seven grandchildren to include, Nichole Honore (Keith), Michael Greene, Shane Greene, Kingsley Greene-Russell, Ayden Greene, Bryce Greene, and Chance Greene; three great-grandchildren, Lionniel Greene-Sarubbi, Kyle Honore, and Kameron Honore.
Also left to cherish his memory, two sisters-in-laws, Thelma Tappin, and Esme Fenty, in addition to a former daughter in law, Karen Greene. He will additionally be missed by a host of loving nieces and nephews, family, and friends. A life well lived.
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God bless him, my father was a good and decent man. Junior.
RIp uncle Cecil, you will be missed
From Alfred’s children( His brother-in-law)
My condolences to the family Uncle Cecil & Aunt Mavis was amazing to me so RIH both of you I would never forget them 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
Janet
RIP will miss you greatly
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Will miss you greatly. RIP
I will not call u Uncle Cecil because you were not my Uncle but my father, I will miss talking to you
RIP as always Janet
To all of my cousins I know that Uncle Cecil will be dearly, missed. He and Auntie Mavis will always have a place in our hearts.
My family and I extend our deep condolences to all of you for the lost of your father so soon after the passing of his dear wife Auntie Mavis.
When we loose a loved one in death, it can be a painful time. It causes us to wonder what happen when we die,
The dead knows nothing at all, says the bible at Ecclesiastes 9:5. Another verse at Ecclesiastes 3:20 says All are going to one place They have all come from dust, and they are all returning to the dust.
We can all take comfort from what Jesus said when his friend Lazarus died his lost was just like ours painful, his words referring to the condition of his friend Lazarus is the same condition that uncle Cecil and Auntie Mavis, is in.
Note Jesus’s word at John 11:11-14 – Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am Journeying there to awaken him from sleep. Therefore the disciples said to him. Lord, if he has gone to rest he will get well. Jesus had spoken however, about his death. But they imagined he was speaking about taking rest in sleep. At that time, therefore, Jesus said to them outspokenly : Lazarus has died..
Jesus love for Lazarus moved him to resurrect his friend and returned him to his family, fresh and whole as stared (please read) John 11:38-44.
The future hope for all who are sleeping in death is stated at Act. 24:15 that says: I have hope towards God, which hope these (men) themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.
In the bible book of Revelation Jesus made clear the future hope for our loved ones including Uncle Cecil and Auntie Mavis,
Rev. 21: 3-4 says – With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. THE FORMER THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY. And the one seated on the throne said Look I am making all things new Also he says: WRITE BECAUSE THESE WORDS FAITHFUL AND TRUE.
At this time the pain of our lost might be hard to deal with, but if we continue to trust and have faith in the promises of God and His Son Jesus, that we will be able to see Uncle Cecil, Auntie Mavis her sisters Elaine and Doreen and many others in the future in better conditions here on earth. Psalm 37:29 says THE RIGHTEOUS THEMSELVES WILL POSSES THE EARTH, AND THEY WILL RESIDE FOREVER UPON IT.
Much love to all of you
I worked with Nicki for many years at Fairfax hospital and we became very good friends.
We stayed in touch until last year when I mailed her my usual Christmas Card but didn’t get one in return. We always kept in touch.
I met P a couple times at work and what a nice man he was.
I will miss them both and miss my annual card 🥲