The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-05-13
DIR. FRANK III. EVERETT.

Frank Hewes Everett was born in
Lyman, N H. May "a, 1851, the son
of Nathaniel and Mary Stearns Ever
ett, and died in Bradford, VT, May
5, 1921. He married Emma Frances
Farr December 25, 1875. One child
was born to them, Fred E, who sur
wives the father, the mother having
died when Fred was three days old.
On January IL, 1882, DR.. Everett was
married to Mary G Simons, who jour-
neyed with him along the pathway of
life until their companionship was
broken by his departure from earth.
Their home was cheered by the birth
of a daughter. Edith S, but saddened
by her death at the age of fourteen
years.
DR.. Everett was educated in the
public and select schools of Bath and
Littleton, N. H., taught school three
winters, and was engaged in lumber
ing business one year. For forty
eight years he practiced dentistry in
Bradford, having come to this town
in April, 1873.
Not only in the work of his pro-
fession, but also in discharging the
duties of citizen, and in the varied
activities of a man of affairs, he fill
ed an important place in the life of
the community. AS trustee on the
board of the original Bradford Acad-
emy for many years, as a trustee of
Bradford Academy and Graded School
District for three years, and as it's
treasurer for a period of twenty
three years, which office he held at
fhn fipoa - ,c L.
nected in an influential and helpful
way with the educ cational affairs of
this region. He held and disbursed
the funds of the Public Library as
its treasurer for eighteen years. He
served the village corporation in
various relations, acting as treasurer
ten years; and for longer period
being secretary and treasurer of the
water commission. His services were
enlisted in administering estates, and
in carrying so many responsibilities
that during more than two decades
liberal portion of his time was de-
voted to the care of different funds
committed to his trust by organiz-
ations and individuals. Because of
his wide experience, good Judgment
and unquestioned integrity his advice
was sought by many persons who
found in him a wise and faithful
counsellor. All this bears testimony
to the confidence reposed in him by
his townsmen. Their appreciation of
his character and services was fur
ther evidenced in his election to
represent the town in the Vermont
legislature of the year 1919.
AlthouUh ha had haap ~ foil;rc
health for several months, and was
confined to the house for a short
time, he retained his grasp upon the
details of business affairs unto the
last. On Wednesday, the fourth of
May, caller found him able to dis
cuss important matters with his usual
clarity of judgment and accuracy of
statement. Sometime between one
o'clock and four O'clock Thursday |
morning he passed away.
The funeral service was held in the |
home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, |
with Rev. T P Frost officiating, and
Champion Lodge of the Independent |
Order of Odd Fellows, in whose fell
lowship he long had been held in
honor, rendering the ritual of the |
order. The burial was in Bradford |
Cemetery. Those frcm out. of town
present at the funeral services were:
Mr. and Mrs Alva Jenkins, West Burke;
DR.. A H Kimball and wife, Lancas-
ter: Chas. Morse and wife, Lancaster:
Selar Simons and wife, Thetford:
Marden Simons, Piermont; Mrs M Y
Hatch and son, Thetford.
Card of Thanks.
We are deeply grateful fer the
kindness shown us in our sudden
bereavement and we wish in this wav
to express our annreciation for all
that was done for us by the Odd Eel
lows, and by the neighbors and
friends. Our heartfelt thanks goes
out to DR.. Frost and to these who
sent flowers and messages.
Mrs Frank II Everett,
Fred f Everett and family.