It is with heartfelt sadness, that the family of Ernest Everett, announces his passing on April 29, 2020. He passed away peacefully, at the age of 89, at the Veteran’s Unit, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, Nova Scotia.
Born in Digby and formally a resident of Seabrook, Digby County CWO Everett (Retired) was a 30-year member of the Canadian Armed Forces and a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of Grace United Church, Digby, Nova Scotia. Ernie loved nature, birds, gardening, woodworking, reading and helping others, especially his family. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Lightfoot) Everett.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 46 years, J. Marie (Ryan) Everett. Loving father to daughter‘s Martha (Paul) Ritchie of Tillsonburg, Ontario, and Brenda (Brian) McPherson of Chestermere, Alberta. Half-sister, Linda (Wayne) James of Moncton, New Brunswick. Grandchildren, Jason Ritchie of Tillsonburg, Ontario; Allison (Drew) Copeland of Tillsonburg, Ontario and Bryce McPherson of Chestermere, Alberta. Great granddaughter, Aria Copeland of Tillsonburg, Ontario; Extended family, brother-in-law John (Betty) Ryan of Digby, Nova Scotia; sister-in-law Janet Ryan of Digby, Nova Scotia; sister-in-law Jean (Tom) Amirault of Digby, Nova Scotia; brother-in-law Patrick (Colleen) Ryan of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia nieces and nephews, Vicky, Billy, Reni, Creg, Shawn, Jody, Jeanne, Tom, Sarah, Keith, Heather, Debbie, Trudy, Laura, Kaitie, Liam, Leslie and Lori. Pre-deceased by brothers, Digby, Victor, Murray, Chester and brothers-in-law, Keith and Lovett Ryan.
The family extends special thanks to the entire dedicated team at the Veteran’s Unit, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, who enriched his final years with outstanding care and support. Ernie was kind, hardworking, and an ever-optimistic soul. He will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all. Cremation has taken place under the care of Jayne’s Funeral home, Digby. Private interment at Fairview Cemetery, Digby, Nova Scotia, to be scheduled later. Donations in memory, can be made to Grace United Church, Digby, Nova Scotia, the Veterans Unit, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, Nova Scotia, or the charity of your choice. Share a memory or leave a condolence at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com
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