Everett W. Demeritt, 85, of Craftsbury died peacefully Thursday, October 28 ^th with family by his side at Copley Hospital in Morrisville.  He was born October 8, 1936 in Wolcott, son of the late Harry W. and Gladys Clark Demeritt.  Everett attended school in North Wolcott and Craftsbury Academy.  He graduated from high school on June 14, 1956.  That day he sawed lumber at two different sawmills before graduation that night.  This was a very special day for him.

Drafted into the U.S. Army, he served in the 1 ^st Cavalry Division, stationed in Korea from 1960 through 1961.  He was a Sergeant when discharged.  Upon returning home, he worked on Jay Peak as the resort was being built.

On November 30, 1968, he married Shirley Anna Deuso from Montgomery.  They married in the Methodist Church in Montgomery village.  Always an avid reader of history, collector of many books, magazines, operator's manuals of numerous tools, machines, equipment, and vehicles, he acquired many tools throughout his lifetime, prized possessions, and always willing to let anyone use them.

A husband, father, sawmill operator, logger, carpenter, wood carver, truck driver, farmer, and sugar maker, he would say, "Learn all you can learn about anything you can learn about."  He was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 21, 2001.  This was the beginning of a very special journey in his life, having served as the branch historian for many years.

An active member of the VFW Post 9653 in Morrisville, and the American Legion Post 7 in Hardwick, he was also very active in working with the committee of fellow veterans to plan out and set war memorials in numerous towns over the past 20 years.  A mission very near and dear to his heart, he felt it to be his duty to those who served their country.  His family, friends, the farm, and the love for his country were the most important things in his life.

Survivors, wife Shirley, sister Doreen D. Horton, sister-in-law Diane Demeritt,  brother and sister-in-laws Joseph and Barbara St. Cyr and Anthony Washburn and wife Lynn.  Three children, Cora D. Chiaravalle, husband Francis of Richford, son Charles W. Demeritt, wife Michelle, son Duff Everett H.  Demeritt and Cori Sanders Demeritt all of Craftsbury, two prior son-in-laws, Daniel S. Lloyd and Allen Cusson.  Seven grandchildren, Benjamin E. Lloyd, his fiance' Tonya Gilcris, and children Kyleke and Mahkia, Evan W. Lloyd, Alyson B. Cusson, Triston M. Demeritt, Tegan W. Demeritt, Isaiah H. Demeritt, and Ember Rose Demeritt and many nieces and nephews.

Pre-deceased by his parents, Harry W. and Gladys Clark Demeritt, Charles Kinney Deuso, Bernice Francis Deuso, brother, Cedric W. Demeritt, step-son Arnold W. Deuso, nephew, Mark A. Washburn, and brother-in-laws, Paul W. Horton, Robert Deuso, Wendell Deuso and Myles Deuso.

Many thanks to Hardwick Rescue, NEMS Ambulance Service, Copley Hospital, VA Hospital White River, and Orleans/Essex VNA and Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Morrisville VFW Post 9653 and/or American Legion Post #7 Hardwick.

Services are as follows:

Visiting hours are Friday, November 5 ^th 7-9 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Davis & Bouffard Funeral Home, 1321 North Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury Common .  Funeral is Saturday, November 6 ^th , at 11:00 a.m. at the Church on the Common in Craftsbury.  Burial to follow at the Branch Cemetery.

Those planning to attend are thanked in advance for wearing a mask at the services.

On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Davis & Bouffard, Craftsbury Common, VT.