Chris Green
Emeritus Professor Christopher Green OBE
3 November 1942 – 17 January 2025
Chris will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and the many people whose lives he enriched through music, the arts, education and journalism.
Rest in peace.
St. Peter’s Parish Church, Bocking
St. Peter’s Bocking, also known as St. Peter’s in the fields, is the Anglican parish church for some 12,000 people in Braintree and Bocking. The church is located near to the town’s Public Gardens and was the venue for a concert given in November 2024 by Anglia Singers; the group which Chris founded in 1992 at Anglia Ruskin University. Sadly, Chris was unable to conduct that concert, but our family was involved with Sylvia joining the choir.
Chris’ family is grateful for so many people who have supported Chris and us in the past few years. One of those is Father Richard Chand, Priest in Charge at St. Peter’s, who visited Chris at home to give Holy Communion and has provided support since.
Donations made to the church will be used to maintain the church fabric. **(PLEASE SELECT THE TAB FOR DANIEL ROBINSON & SONS BELOW) **
https://stpeters-bocking.net/html/wordpress/
Music in Our Bones
Registered Charity No.: 1166578
Music In Our Bones has created eight lively communities across Suffolk where those attending receive a warm welcome. Groups run in the larger towns and online, for those unable to attend in-person. Led by experienced Singing Leaders, the groups show that singing together really can lift spirits and help to manage the many challenges of life.
Ipswich Musical Memories would be the recipient group of your donations in memory of Chris. The group offers such a joy-filled lifeline to those living with dementia (and just as importantly to those family members carrying the tough burden of caring for them). Often it is only in singing and getting involved in the music making in whatever way is still possible, that people living with dementia become themselves again.
Trianon Music Group has partnered with Music in Our Bones in the past, and Chris shared their belief in the importance of music and its benefits to our wellbeing.
http://musicinourbones.com/
In memory of our brother Chrissy...you are missed so much.. but never forgotten.. Rest in Peace..
Love Maggie xxx
Mrs MARGARET POWELL
In loving memory to Chris. Thank you for your kindness and the music. Our memories will last a lifetime.
Love from Keith, Julie, Paul, Claire, Macauly and Tyler xx
Mrs Julie Nelson
Happy memories of your Wednesday evening rehearsals with the Anglia Singers. Moreover, we’re still singing, thanks to your foresight. Our condolences to Sylvia and the family – Mark Smedley and Kevin Hadfield
Mr Kevin Hadfield
When my very musical mother died, the music I was brought up with went out of me. Thank you for bringing it back to me, Chris - even if I do have to sing Alto now! May your memory be for a blessing. Helen x
Ms Helen D Hodson
In grateful memory of Chris and the wonderful world of music he gave to me and so many others over a lifetime of dedication to the arts. Thank you, Chris.
Mrs Catherine Bury
I feel privileged to have sung under Chris's leadership. Not only did he inspire us with his vast musical knowledge and enthusiasm but he was always kind and thoughtful. We will miss Chris greatly and our thoughts are with Sylvia, Jon and family, from Linda, Wes and Felicity.
Mrs Linda Moore
Thank you for the happy memories and for your friendship over the years. You were an inspiration to so many, and will be much missed. Rest in peace Chris. With our love, Gillian & John and family x
Mr & Mrs John and Gillian Williams
Many great memories of special musical moments and long friendship
Peter and Hilary
Mr & Mrs Hilary & Peter Hollis
Thank you Chris for my awakening of choral music and the joy it has brought to my life. Forever thankful.
Anglia Singers Jessica Arber
Thank you for your friendship and the wonderous music that has been such a big part of our lives. Condolences and best wishes to all the family, from Simon, Elaine, Ivan and Charlotte
Mr Simon Fisher
To the memory of Chris, who made such an amazing contribution to so many lives including mine. You and your music live on in our lives.
. Valerie Sullivan
Forever in our hearts and music making.
My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Rest in peace Chris.
Clare x
Ms Clare Kelly
I feel very privileged to have known Chris and was hugely saddened by his loss. He will be greatly missed.
Mrs Sue Jayasuriya
Chris was definitely a force of nature and will be much missed. I will never forget that I owe him the musical journey I’ve been on, accomplishing things I wouldn’t have ever imagined. He was a one-off. Janet x
Mrs Janet Hayden
Thank you Chris for 27 years of Trianon my thoughts are with Sylvia,Jon and family
Mrs anna goodge
Chris has given my family so much pleasure over the years; me being glared at in the choir, the girls on their violins and Stuart enjoying the performance! He has left behind a wonderful legacy of music and we are all proud of his achievements. It has been a pleasure to know him.
Fiona, Stuart, Francesca and Hannah Reid
Mrs Fiona Reid
Sending my love and condolences to all the family.
Sorry I couldn't be with you.
Ingrid xxxxxx
Mrs Ingrid Hetherington
Rest in Peace, Chris. An extraordinary contribution to localised music-making that is unlikely to be matched.
Mr Andrew Burke
So many happy memories..thank you Chris for everything.
Mr John Barratt
In Loving Memory of our Brother Christopher, Rest in Peace , will be sadly missed x
. Janet Blomfield
Rest in peace Uncle
Miss Lisa Cornish
In memory of a wonderful man who inspired so many to make and enjoy music.
Susan Harrison
Mrs Susan Harrison
Thank you for the many happy memories of playing in Trianon under your leadership. An inspiration to many people.
Mrs and Mrs Marc and Natasha Free
With fond memories of our friend and neighbour
Mr & Mrs Michael & Heather Staff
In memory of Chris Green, with much gratitude for reintroducing me to the joys of choral singing
Mrs Linda Eastwood
Chris was full of inspiration and energy. Someone like that doesn't come along that often, and he will be much missed. He was very kind and thoughtful to me after my knee operation and I will never forget that
Mrs Anna Joyce
With thanks for a close and longstanding friendship, and for the music, fun and laughter we shared.
Mr & Mrs Michael Rhodes
In memory of Chris who was an inspiration to so many of us.
Mrs Dorothee Double
Thank you Chris for the musical opportunities and friendship of Trianon and Anglia Singers communities that have enriched my life so much.
. Margaret Baldry
Happy memories for all the Paterson family of many Trianon concerts - a special man who gave both Charles and I a huge step on our singing journeys
Ms Barbara Paterson
Chris was an amazing, welcoming person. He always seen more potential than I did and believed in me. Chris and his family are part of my family here in the UK. Never forgotten and solemnly missed.
Michaela, James, Lea Rose and both families Bienik and Ulph
Mrs Michaela Bienikova Ulph
Thank you, Chris, for Trianon and so many happy memories. Very best wishes to Jonathan, Sylvia and all of the family.
Ms Joy Bounds
Treasured memories of a great man RIP Chris
Mike & June Vorndran
Mr & Mrs Mike Vorndran
Rest in peace
Dr Sally Marchant
Remembering our dear Uncle Chrissy. Loved by so many.
Miss Louise Powell
In memory of Chris Green who introduced me to a wonderful world of music.
Mrs Izzy Ixer
Chris gave our families as Reavilles, t as Carpenters, as Connells, so much pleasure through music over so many years. We will miss not knowing he is around.
He was so very special xxx
Mrs Heather Carpenter
Forever indebted to Chris for recruiting me for my first orchestral performance all those years ago. I shall always treasure the many happy memories of music making that have followed. Sincere condolences and very best wishes to all the family for the loss of your highly respected and influential husband and father.
Mrs Mary Dickinson
With love and the best of memories from Jan, Natalie, Amy and Howard
Family Janet Dann
In memory of Chris
Mr Elliot Riddle
