BRIDGEWATER - Everett A. Merrey, 91, of Bridgewater, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in San Antonio, TX, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ellen (Braizer) Merrey.
Born July 9, 1915, in Bridgewater, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Robina (Crossan) Merrey.
A longtime Bridgewater resident, he was a graduate of Bridgewater schools.
Mr. Merrey was a truck driver and worked for J.P. Noonan for 16 years and McNellan Oil in Bridgewater for 39 years.
He served as a call fire fighter in Bridgewater for more than 30 years.
Mr. Merrey was a past member of the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Assoc. and the Citizen’s Club.
He was the father of Richard of San Antonio, TX, Kenneth of Taunton, Paul of Kissimmee, FL, Nancy of Madison, WI., and Deborah of Taunton. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren.
Funeral service in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St., Bridgewater, Friday at 10 am. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 5-7 pm.