Edith J.

Green

There are people who collect titles, and there are people who build things that last. Edith Green was a builder. Not of monuments or headlines, but of trust. Of friendships. Of family bonds. Of lives that were changed by her presence. She died on November 2, 2026, at the age of 89 after a lifetime of quietly building relationships that survived generations.

Edith was born in Camden, NJ. She attended Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing in Philadelphia where she met her husband, Dr. Edward R. Green. Though her path took her to upstate NY where she raised her family, she found her back to the South Jersey area in later years in her life.

She is survived by her six children and their spouses: Rachel Huguley (Ted) of Dallas, GA; Edward Green of Needles, CA; Thomas Green of Lake Placid, NY; Ellen Green of Collingswood, NJ; David Green (Maria) of Sauquoit, NY; and Russell Green (Chris) of Blacksburg, VA. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren: Caitlin Sobol (Keenan), Colin Green, Eva Graham, Owen Green, Hugh Green, Elizabeth Green, Gabriel Green, Carys Green, and Adriana Green. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 1975 and by her mother, Emily Glover, in 2002.

She led with action and heart: from being a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Medford, NJ, serving the church in any way she could, to dedicating her professional life as a registered nurse to women’s health issues.

She loved many things including mystery novels, avidly supporting her favorite football team, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Word of God, and every chance to travel and learn something new. But above all, she loved her family- fiercely, wholly, and without condition, Edith lived as she believed: that life was about giving- her time, her energy, her ear to anyone who needed it. Her legacy will live on in every life she touched- an uncountable ripple of kindness, strength, and faith that will continue long after her passing.

As we say goodbye to her earthly presence, we take solace in knowing that she is now at peace, embraced by the eternal love of her Savior. And we, who remain, will carry her lessons forward: to serve, to love, and to lead with grace.

Many thanks to the team who surrounded her during the last years of her life. The care she received from the Sitrin Home was unsurpassed. Taylor, Ida, Pam, and numerous other nurses, aides, and staff, did their utmost to make her life comfortable. Her doctors, especially her cardiologist, Dr. Avneet Singh (Crouse and Community Memorial in Hamilton) went above and beyond in improving not only the quality but the length of her life.

A service celebrating Edith’s life will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 11:00 AM at Living Faith Bible Church in Sauquoit, NY. There will be an additional service and committal in Cherry Hill, NJ on her birthday, January 28th, 2027. 

Arrangements are under the guidance of John L Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY. To send an online greeting go to:www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com