Donald L. Greene ’55

Don, whose last words to read before he passed away were the class memorials in the Princeton Alumni Weekly, died Nov. 12, 2023, at home in Greeneville, Del. His wife, Abigail, said he followed the Class Notes and Memorials faithfully.

Don was born Nov. 25, 1933, in Roxborough, Pa. He graduated from the William Penn Charter School, where he was salutatorian and participated in publications, student government, and dramatics. At Princeton, he joined Colonial Club and majored in aeronautical engineering. Senior year he roomed with Bill Van Alstyne, Jim Macaleer, and Bud Haabestad.

After graduation, Don married Abigail Wright and became a Navy pilot. After military service he worked for Hercules, IBM, and Shared Medical Systems, where he retired as vice president of international systems.

Don was a devoted member of Concord Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher for more than 15 years, elder trustee, and retreat leader. He volunteered for Friendship House, where he served in many capacities, including president of the board of directors. He was also closely involved with development of the Clothing Bank of Delaware and served a three-year term as president of the resident council of Country House. Don was an avid reader and music lover who enjoyed working in his yard and building model sailboats.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Abigail; children John, Meg, and Kate; and two grandchildren.