Obituary of Earl Kent Green

Earl Kent Green, adored by his wife Patricia, loved and admired by his daughter Iona (Bruce) and grandchildren Esmé, Charlotte and Miles, died of leukemia on October 12, 2020, at approximately 5:15 pm, in his 86th year. He also leaves behind siblings Sharon, Harold (Susan), and Lorraine.Earl was an original: funny, curious and kind – always reading and learning.A natural storyteller with a rare ability to see the best qualities in everyone he met, he delighted in relating tales spun from the characters who coloured his life. His broad, well-informed world view was fed by a deep interest and political intelligence that helped provide insight into the most complex global events and their implications.He found his vocation in journalism quite early in life and began a career that spanned 50 years. He first worked for the Oshawa Times in the late ‘50s, before moving up to the Telegram in Toronto, and then way up, in 1969, to the Guardian, a London newspaper he described as the best in the world. It was for him a dream come true.Upon his return to Canada, he joined the Ottawa Citizen, rising to the position of city editor. He spent the last three decades of his career with CBC Ottawa News, to which he contributed in various capacities, including assignment editor and online news writer, until the age of 78. Loved and respected by family, friends and colleagues, Earl will be profoundly missed. His enthusiasm and zest for life will always be cherished and remembered on Thanksgiving Day. We wish to express our thanks to the staff and doctors at the Ottawa General Hospital, and to all those who have offered their help and support during these last few weeks. Cremation and entombment at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, Nepean, ON. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Details to follow.