John Green Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Green (Wellesley, Massachusetts), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 14, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Green to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Betty Harrison Green; his grandson Eric Witunski of Holliston; his parents, Rose E. Green and Lawrence W. Green; and his sisters, Dorothy M. Green of Natick and Beatrice L. Clews of Ashland, Massachusetts..
He is survived by: his children, Douglas Green of Oceanside, California, Susan Green of Framingham, Massachusetts and Mark Green (Dawn) of Sunset; his grandchildren, Christopher Green (Denisse), Connor Green, Meghan Green (Will Coris), Kirsten Witunski (Alex Wilson) and Kyle Witunski; and his great grandchildren, Arabella, James and Nicholas.
From 1977 to 1989, Jack also directed the Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship Program through the Institute for Educational Leadership and was honored with the National Leadership Award for his contributions to improving American education.
