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William Everett Obituary
William J. Everett, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away at home Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Chester and Anna Davis Everett.
He graduated from Coughlin High School in 1965 and then served in the United States Army.
He retired from the construction industry as a mason and worked for many companies. He was in the Union Local 5 for 56 years.
Bill liked being in the woods as a hunter, but actually, he just liked to walk around! He loved his time with the grandchildren and being called Pop Pop.
Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlene Vanchure Everett; his daughter, Colleen Flynn, Plains Twp.; his son, William, Drums; and his daughter, Jaimie, Wilkes-Barre; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Robert Everett, Plains Twp.; Ann Everett Lepore, Wilkes-Barre; Thomas Everett, Plains Twp.; and Molly Everett Skrip, Wilkes-Barre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp., with the Rev. John Lambert, celebrant. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. Family and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. to service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in William's memory can be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral services by the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., Plains Twp.
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Connie Maron
March 9, 2021
Charlene and family we are so sorry to hear about Bills passing.Our deepest sympathies go out to the family.
Ann Marie Swetz
March 7, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Everett family. I graduated with Bob and had remained friends with him and Rita while I lived in Plains. Bobby often spoke of Billy and their family. May he rest in peace.
Bonnie & Jim Michaels
March 7, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Everett family. I will always
cherish the times with Billy and I as business associates and personal friends. He helped Bonnie and I many times. May he Rest In Peace.
Bonnie & Jim Michaels
Brian DeLuca
March 7, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Everett family. So sorry for your loss
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