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Everett Hilliard Obituary

Everett A Hilliard Naples, FL

Everett A Hilliard of Naples, FL and Gloucester, MA passed away on De cember 4, 2012. He was born in Lowell, MA on December 3, 1931 to Alyce and Everett Hilliard.

He leaves his wife of 60 years, Marilyn (Lyn); two daughters, Kristen Hilliard of Earlton, NY, Lisa Reed and her husband, Peter Reed; two grandchildren, Kate and Anna Reed of North Andover, MA.

He was a graduate of Lowell Technological Institute and started his career as a Chemist. While working for B.F.Goodrich he helped to develop Artificial Turf. Later he spent many years as an Investment Adviser, ending his career as Vice President of Investments for Smith Barney,Inc.

As a child he helped his father build their family home. Later, he used these skills to build his family vacation home on Cape Cod. His favorite pastimes were sailing, making model boats, and golfing.

He was a member of Quail Run and Rockport Golf clubs. He had a wonderful sense of dry humor that was evident up to the end of his life. He was an active member of Danvers Maple St. Church and North Naples Methodist Church.

Contributions may be made in his name to an Alzheimer's organization of your choice.

A Celebration of his life will take place at a later date.

Arrangements in care of Garfield Funeral Care Cremation Service, 5644 Tavilla Circle Naples, FL 34110. To light a candle in Mr. Hilliard's memory, please visit www.garfieldcares.com.

Published by Naples Daily News on Dec. 10, 2012.
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Anna Reed

March 24, 2013

I didn't know you but I do you brought up Anna well. I am proud to be one of her best friends. I wish I had known you but I do know you influenced Anna in so many ways. Your ways of kindness and love are ever present in her and her family. God bless.

Emily Seymour

March 20, 2013

"Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force." - Yoda. My Papa was a force in his own right and I am honored to have known him and learned from him. I'll love you forever, Papa.

Anna Reed

March 20, 2013

i love you dad. thank you for your love. we miss you.

kristen

March 20, 2013

For the years that we knew Everett, here in Naples, he was a delight to be with with a wonderful sense of humor.
He will be missed by many.
God rest his soul.
Sarah and Carlo

Sarah and Carlo Fiori

December 17, 2012

Philippe & I are sad to hear of your loss and send our sympathy.

Darlena

December 12, 2012

Everett entrusted me to his clients when he retired from Smith Barney. I still have them to this day and they remember him as an honorable gentleman often. God Bless
Michael Winn

December 12, 2012

Dear Lyn, You were very fortunate to have 60 years together with such a nice guy. I'm sure your many friends will provide you with love and support in the future.

Mary Sauer

December 12, 2012

Everett will be missed. Our sympathy to Lyn and the family.

Barbara & Mike Stang

December 11, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to you, dear Lyn at this time of great saddness. God bless you and your family.

Joyce Wino

December 11, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

stella Little

December 11, 2012

Our prayers and sympathies are with you and your family.
Joe and Rita Rash

December 11, 2012

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Mario & Lilliam Lozano

December 10, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Peggy & George Asprakis

December 10, 2012

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