Ronald C. Everett

Ronald C. Everett ROCKLAND Ronald C. Everett, 83, of Rockland, died on November 14, 2008 after a period of failing health. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Zeoli) Everett and was raised and educated in Rockland graduating from Rockland High School. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II serving as a combat infantryman in the South Pacific and China. He later served in the Army National Guard and Reserves. Mr. Everett retired in 1990 from the Rockland Police Department where he started as a Patrolman in 1954. He attended the State Police Academy for advanced training in 1954 and was later named as one of the first detectives on the department. At the time of his retirement he held the rank of Detective Sergeant. Ronnie was also the owner-operator of Rockland Auto Parts on Concord Street in Rockland for many years. He was a member of the Southeastern Mass. Detectives Assoc. and was active in the VFW serving as Post Commander of the Rockland Post #1788, Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy Inspector for the Massachusetts VFW, as well as the Royal Order of Cooties of the VFW. Husband of the late Irma E. (Dumond) Everett, he is survived by his children, Ronald A. Everett of Middleboro, Gene C. Everett of ME, Darlene R. Stewart of Rockland, Wayne M. Everett of Pembroke, Lorraine B. Walsh of Brockton, Mark D. Everett of Marshfield, Susan Johnson of VT and Beverly E. Russell of Weymouth. He was the brother of Eleanor Mariani of Weymouth. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral with Military and Police Department honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Rockland. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 5 - 8 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rockland Veterans Fund, c/o Anton Materna, 242 Union St., Rockland, MA 02370. For directions or to sign online guest book, www.magounbiggins.com.