Everett Griffith Jr.

WASHINGTON – Everett Griffith Jr., 71, of Dudley Road, Washington, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at home. Born the son of Pauline (Collins) Griffith and Everett Griffith Sr., he grew up in the Granite City and attended Barre schools, graduating from Spaulding High School. He was one four children. Everett married Elsie (May) Griffith in May of 1961. They were married 49 years and had six children. He also served in the U.S. Army. Everett spent his adult working life working in the granite industry. He worked in several sheds, and founded two sheds, Griffith Memorial and Apex Memorial, both located in Barre. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, fixing houses and working outside. He was predeceased by his parents, and a son, Dean O'Brian Griffith, who died in 2000. He is survived by his wife and children, Elaine Phelps of Virginia Beach; Robert Griffith of Williamstown; Carl Griffith of Montpelier; Connie Emmons of Northfield; and Kathy Bartlett of Washington. He also is survived by his sisters, Sandra Wilder of South Carolina, Delores Motat of South Barre and Gail Barkley of Barre; and his grandchildren, Douglas and Athena Phelps, Morgan and Eric Griffith, Brittney and Samantha Raper, Brandon and Austin Emmons, and Kimberly and Emily Bartlett.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the South Duxbury Cemetery in South Duxbury.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601-0687.