Raymond George Everlith Sr. Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Raymond George Everlith, SR. 1936-2022 “To my wife and all my children big and small, first I Love You. To the closet one to the furthest away. To the one and only. To the busy car person, To the teacher. To the secretary. Grandchildren and great grandchildren don’t be sad. Remember me with smiles and laughter, I love you all. Your husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Fairfield- Raymond George Everlith, 86, a proud veteran of the United States Navy and purple heart recipient of the Korean War, was called home on March 1st 2022. He was born in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 17, 1936, the eldest child of seven to Roy Everlith and Grace (Cole) Everlith. In 1954, Raymond enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida aboard the USS Newport News which was the largest heavy battle cruiser in the US fleet. The ship came under attack during a Mediterranean cruise in 1957where Raymond received a purple heart defending our country. Raymond met the love of his life, Mary Louise Sabia on May 4th 1961 in Bridgeport Connecticut and were married on August 3rd of that same year. They had 60 wonderful years together and raised nine beautiful children together. Raymond worked as a truck driver for Mclean Trucking Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut for over 20 years and as a carpenter alongside his Uncle Howard Holt. Raymond and Mary bought a home in Milford, Connecticut where they raised their family until moving to Fairfield, Maine in 1983 and became a well-respected member of the community. He is preceded by his parents and two brothers, two daughters (Mary and Cindy) and grandson George. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his only son Raymond George Everlith II, a 20-year army veteran and his wife Nadine; his 6 daughters Elizabeth Stevens and husband Michael; Audrey Everlith, Jane Estes and husband Richard, Wendy Supry and husband Clint, Sharon Hood and husband Chad and Jenny Scribner. Also, his loving grandchildren Ashley and Patricia Stevens, Jennifer Pacheco and husband Jason, Katherine Grant and husband Chris, Daniel Uhlig, Anderson Buck and Wyatt Scribner; Great grandchildren Aubrianna, Trenton, Falon, Felicia and Jasper. He doted on his grandchildren and great grandchildren and they never needed anything but his smile. He made a huge impact on us all and will be greatly and forever missed. Click this link to view additional details about Raymond's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/raymond-everlith