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In Memory of
Dannie Fredrick Everett
1938 - 2018
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Friday, January 28, 2022
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Rodney and Linda McCaul posted a condolence
Monday, April 2, 2018
Our sympathy, Gerry and family.......
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Jeffrey and Karen Gregory posted a condolence
Monday, February 5, 2018
To. Kim and Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jeffrey and Karen Gregory
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Charlene Biddington and family posted a condolence
Saturday, February 3, 2018
We were so sad to here the news of the departure of our last uncle. He was a pretty cool guy. We remember him as being very laid back and easy going but, he sure liked to tease the heck out of everyone . Little bugger. We can only hope that this message will help ease your pain to some degree as we all know and can understand exactly what you are feeling. So sorry that we couldn't make it. The crazy weather held us back. Thinking of you and love yas all very much.
Our deepest sympathy, Stephen and Pam
Ricky, Sam, Rikki-Lynn and Jonathan
Danny and Donna
Susan
Linda and Larry
Charlene, Dale, Amber and Dylan
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Roger and Sharon Marshall posted a condolence
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Dear Gerrie, Kim, Cindy, and Daryl, we were so sorry to hear of Dannie's passing. He was a good man, a good family man and a friend. He was well liked and respected by those who knew him and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Stewart Deveau posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2018
Dear Gerrie, Kim and Cindy. I am so sorry to hear of Dannie's passing. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. Rest in Peace Dannie. May you forever ride the golden rails of God's eternal Peace Train.
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Loretta Haight posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2018
Gerry and family, so sorry for your loss, I will miss seeing you and Dannie now and then
at the grocery store, the Mall and many other places. God bless you all, may your memories
help you cope in the days ahead, love to all, Loretta
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Sandi & Burt posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2018
Sincere Sympathy extended to Kim and Paul and the extended family. Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Sandi andBurt
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Diane Robinson posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2018
So sorry to hear this sad news Steve and I want to send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Gerry and the family. GOD Bless. Steve and Diane Robinson
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Thursday, February 1, 2018
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Chilling with the boys in Regina
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Sherry Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Gerri, Cindy, Kimberly and Daryl at this most difficult time. I met Dannie & Gerri a few years ago while vacationing in Digby. From the moment we met it was like we knew each other forever. It was a pleasure to spend time with them sometimes every day at Tim Hortons. We swapped stories, told jokes and of course he spoke about his time on the railway often. You could see he had taken such pride in his job. He would always speak lovingly of his daughters and grandson. You could actually see the pride in his eyes. He would call my "sister" Blanche and I his girls and would always give us his bear hug whenever we met. It was almost like we adopted him and he adopted us in a friend sort of way. He was such a kind, funny and generous soul. Of course he wouldn't let me forget I was a Newfoundlander and joked about it all the time. I was a lucky lady that I got to spend time with him on January 22 . Little did I think he would pass less than a week later. Visiting Digby in the future will never be the same . There will always be an empty chair. I am feeling heartbroken as I sit here and write my condolences not only for myself but mainly for his family... Gerri, Cindy, Kimberly and Daryl know that you were loved greatly. I am so sorry that I am unable to be with you at this time and for his Celebration of Life Ceremony. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and know God will give you strength to get through the days, weeks and months ahead. Rest in Peace my friend and know that you will never be forgotten but always remembered.
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Brenda and Paul Coady posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Very sorry for the loss of your father Kim.
We are thinking of you and saying a prayer for you at this time.
God Bless, Brenda and Paul Coady
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Kelly Comeau posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Gerri and family our deepest sympathies on the loss of Danny. Such a wonderful man he will be greatly missed.
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Steve Gorman posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
I preferred to call him “Mr. Everett” for many years because of my upbringing and sense of respect for my elders. He, along with his whole family, first welcomed me across the threshold of their Yarmouth home back when I was fresh out of high school,
recently arrived in Canada, young, impressionable and, dare I say…still moderately handsome? :-)
My father had raised me to to have high standards and recognize the good attributes in people and, so I got to know the Everetts quite well in a relatively short period of time, which turned out to be very fortunate for me because, not long after that, my own father announced his intentions to abandon me to return to South Africa for another several-year stint as a missionary with the Wesleyan Church. In the meantime, I had applied to join the RCMP.
Sensing his opportunity to possibly be rid of me too, “Mr. Everett” readily agreed to act as one of my two official character references. Due to internal security and confidentiality issues, I’ll never know how much he had to bend the truth but, between his tall tales and what I managed to conceal from them myself, I was eventually accepted into the Force in August 1978. :-) meanwhile, my own family made good on their had indeed returned to South Africa.
There was a period of some 2 years time between making my initial application to the RCMP and when I was actually accepted and sworn in. This was a difficult time for me in many ways, more than enough time for any young man living on his own to become disillusioned, wander and perhaps fall into the many pitfalls of life. Luckily for me, “Mr. Everett” continued to allow his
household to answer the door to me , this despite the fact that I had once accidentally set one of his favourite cars on fire by priming the carb with gas….. sigh!… Despite my best intentions and efforts to get that car restored, I know it was never the same. He never once said or did anything to make me feel worse than I already felt on my own.
Not too long before I was finally accepted by the RCMP, The Everetts, possibly in another desperate attempt to be rid of me, decided to move from Yarmouth to Digby. What was to become of me now? Having heard nothing positive from the RCMP in quite a while, I was blessed to find a job in Digby and Mr. Everett’s mother, “Sophie Baby” as I affectionately (and most respectfully) referred to her at the time, graciously accepted me as a boarder
in her home. That allowed me to be employed and to be amongst “family” right up untilI I had to ship off to that scary place in Regina.
I will be eternally grateful for the patience, guidance, counsel, indeed the love, that I received as a young man in those households.
In August, 1978, I was sworn into the RCMP in Halifax and sent to the RCMP Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan for 6 months basic Recruit training, I managed to fool them again and graduated in February,1979. In the absence of my own wandering family, I was proud and privileged to have “Mr. Everett” and his mother, “Sophie Baby” attend my graduation ceremony in Regina.
I was subsequently transferred to London , Ontario for 6 month’s Basic Field Training. I was disappointed at first. Everyone usually prefers to be transferred to their “home province.” ( The Everett family must have all breathed a collective sigh of relief!) Anyway, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise for me because that is where I met my beautiful and, as it turns out, long-suffering wife! I was proud to present her, and in time, our two beautiful daughters, at the Everett’s home. I was left in Ontario to serve my entire 35 years of service. When I could,Usually on an annual basis, I would stop in to visit The Everett’s in Digby, without fail ., either on my way to or from a trip to Yarmouth or St. John, N.B. where I have other family.
My last trip was in October, 2017. That was the last time I was to see “Mr. Everett.”
I acquired a brain injury In August, 2016. I truly regret that this has left me unhealthy to the point that I feel I am unable to travel, even if accompanied. (Despite being accompanied in October, I had medical issues in Yarmouth and again upon arrival back at Toronto Airport., all this under less stressful and/or emotional circumstances.) I also know that it would be physically impossible for me to publicly communicate my feelings about Dannie (there, I said it; “Dannie”) He deserves that much from me and
more, thus this tribute which is posted as public. I honestly don’t think that I would be able to put two words together in recognizable English, not because of my brain injury, but because of raw emotion.
Daryl, I know you don’t need me to tell you that your grandfather was a respectable and honourable man, or how much he thought of you, but some things should be said out loud. (so to speak) He spoke proudly of you, and was proud to display your moniker on his car door. I bet he even let you pick first when it was time to play cars!
Like him, I also have 2 lovely daughters. Like him, I too was delighted when a little grandson came along. Again, it gave me great pleasure to present him to your grandparents a year
or so ago.
Daryl, if you read all of this, you know that my respect and admiration for your Grandfather applies equally to your Grandmother. (aka Mrs. Everett)
Daryl, I need to ask you to do me a big favour. Sometime in the near future, maybe even on the day of your Grandfather’s funeral if you can fit it in, would you please quietly go up to your mother, your Aunt Kim, and your Grandmother, in no particular order, but not together please, separately if possible, but please don’t leave any one of them out, tell them each quietly that you have something for them from Steve, and, if they will let you, please give them each a hug and a respectful kiss on the cheek for me.
I would be very grateful to you if you could do that for me, Daryl, and I thank you in advance.
Cpl. S.K (Steve) Gorman
RCMP (retired
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Philip Gorman posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Extending sincere sympathy to Mrs. Gerrie Everett, her two daughters, grandson as well as the rest of the family at this time. So sorry for your loss.
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Sandra and Peter Turnbull and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of the family. Danny will forever be in our hearts. R.I. P. Danny you will be missed by all who knew you.
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Nancy Reid posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Gerrie, Kim and Cindy, my heart goes out to you. I don’t remember not know Danny. He always put a smile on my face and was ready with a hug if needed. Much love to you all at this time. RIP Danny.
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Shirley Melanson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Deepest Sympathy to all the Family at this most sad and difficult time .So very sorry for your loss
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Mark Hyson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
I’m so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. My condolences to Gerrie , Kim and family. I would love to have been there to attend his celebration of life but will not be able to attend.
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Barb Wles posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Kim and your family . So sorry to hear of your loss . Keeping you all in my Prayers
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Belinda matheson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about your husband and father. I thought the world oh him. Hugs
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Lesa Theriault lit a candle
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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My heart is broken for I have lost a good friend and coffee club member we had a lot of good times together you will be greatly missed,condolences to your wife our dear friend and your family who loved you with all their heart,your memories will live on in them forever RIP our friend gone but never forgotten
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Sharon George posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers to you all!
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debra bondy posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Sending our Deepest Condolences to all the Family & friends at this very sad & difficult time!
Debby & Don Bondy, Digby
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Wanda Blinn posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find a peace that passes all understanding and know that many share in your sorrow. God Bless.
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Cheryl (Robbins) Doucette posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Dear Gerrie, Cindy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Dannie's passing. He always had a story to tell and he loved you guys so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Margaret Reid lit a candle
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Carolyn Amero posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Our sincere condolences to your family on your loss,,,Carolyn, Allan, Stacey and Trudy Amero
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David and Nancy Walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Gerri, Dave and I are deeply saddened to hear of Dan's passing.Sincere condolences to you and the family.
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Terri Leonard posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Cindy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs.
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Don & Ray posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Our Deepest sympathy Gerrie to you and rest of your family.We were very saddened to hear this news.Love and Prayers .
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Brenda Nimmo posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to the family.
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Jane Nicholson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Peter and I send our deepest condolences to our dear friend Kim and her family on the sudden loss of her Dad. Mr. Everett was a train man and I was pleased to know he approved of the renovation of the train station in Annapolis Royal. God obviously has plans for him in heaven. We send our love from Texas.
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Marilyn Clayton lit a candle
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Marilyn Clayton posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
My thoughts are with you Gerry and family
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Della & Wayne Wright posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Sorry to hear about these news. Thoughts and Prayers to you all at this time and always. He was a good man and will Never Be Forgotten by all that knew him. He always would make me laugh , and will not forget him..Love and hugs to you all..xo
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Anne and John Cottreau posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
so sorry to hear of your great loss Gerrie and family..so many years and so many memories. hugs..Praying for your strength to carry on. hugs. Love Anne and Chummy
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James & Claire Goucher posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
With our deepest condolences to Gerrie, Kim, Cindy and Daryl in the loss of Dannie. You'll be in our prayers. RIP Dannie as you board the latest train to heaven.
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James & Claire Goucher lit a candle
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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Garry & Susan Wamboldt posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Dear Gerrie & Cindy and family. With heart felt sympathy, we send our love and condolences to you all. Take care and remember all the smiling times. Gone but not forgotten
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James and Debbie McCluskey posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
so sorry for your lost Gerry Cindy Daryl and Kim and the rest of the family your in our thoughts and prayers
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Bob and Marilyn Robicheau posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
So sorry to hear of Dannie's passing. Sending along our deepest sympathies to all the family. It's been a pleasure knowing Dannie and his family. May he Rest In Peace!
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Amy Dewhirst posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Kim and family,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller
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Tommy and Tony Frail posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Dannie was a sweet man with a smile and a hug anytime we crossed paths. He will be missed.
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Ruth Sabean posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Dearest Gerrie, Kim, Cindy & families;
Our Hearts go out to you on the loss of your Beloved Dannie . We lift you up in Prayer to Our Heavenly Father May you feel the Comfort of His Holy Spirit and the Sweet Sweet Peace that only Jesus can give . We will miss your Danny , his smile, humour, honesty , our friend. He is present with Our Lord. Xoxoxo. Ruth Anne & Gary Sabean
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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