Obituary of Michael A. Green

Michael A. Green, of Pomfret Center, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 27, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gilda (Salminen), his five children, seven grandchildren, and five ‘grandfriends’.

Michael was born to Charles and Germaine (Gilbert) Green of Rochdale, Massachusetts on May 28, 1950. He and his two older sisters, Susan and Helen, were raised in a house their parents built. He attended St. Aloysius and Leicester Public Schools. As a twelve-year old umpiring a girls softball game, he met the love of his life, Gilda Salminen.

Michael went on to attend the College of the Holy Cross, and was on the football team in 1969. He truly carried the water for his teammates. The season was memorable for being cancelled because of a hepatitis outbreak. They had very few losses. After hitchhiking to Dodge City, Kansas for a semester at St. Mary of the Plains, he returned back to Worcester to marry Gilda at Wesley United Methodist Church, where they were members for many years. Michael graduated from Clark University and later earned a Master’s Degree from Anna Maria College. Their first daughter, Molly was born in 1972 and over the next nine years they welcomed Nathan, Sophie, Nell, and Will. The family lived on Roxbury St. in Worcester for decades.

Michael worked a long career at National Grid, and its many predecessor organizations, for over 40 years. He was also an adjunct economics instructor at Nichols College and volunteered many hours as a youth baseball coach.

In retirement, he and Gilda lived briefly in Beaufort, SC and eventually settled at a quiet home in Pomfret Center, CT. They were active members of Abington Congregational Church. The friendships, community, and opportunities they found there were very important to them.

Michael was an extremely funny and likable person. He enjoyed old movies, smoking his pipe, and listening to the radio. His ability to make jokes, hold court, and tell stories was legendary.

Michael was a profoundly generous person who provided for his large family, taught many students, and looked out for friends and coworkers on account of his kind heart.

He died while receiving hospice care at home after a cancer diagnosis.

Donations in his memory can be made to Abington Congregational Church, PO Box 289, Pomfret Center, CT 06259-0289. Share a memory at Smithandwalkerfh.com