RANGELEY — Everett E. Quimby, a longtime Rangeley resident, born on March 4, 1943, lost his battle with lung cancer on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the age of 74.

Everett was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. That gave him the opportunity to travel to Europe. But his heart and soul always belonged in Maine, especially Rangeley. Everett was an avid jokester who never lost his spark. He had a big heart and an even bigger family. He will be missed by many, including nieces and a nephew, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. That’s not even counting the 40 first cousins he leaves behind, along with a large amount of friends from Maine to Florida.

Everett is predeceased by his parents, Owen (Jud) and Rose (Field) Quimby; his brother, Michael “Pickle” Quimby; and his brother-in-law, Roy Smith.

Everett is survived by his sister, Alice (Quimby) Smith; and his ex-wife, Evelyn Quimby, whom through compassion and trust, helped and cared for him all the way to the end.

Everett leaves behind his children, Charles “Tige” Quimby and his wife, Mary, Pamela (Quimby) Southworth and her husband, Douglas, Jessica Schultz and Evan Furia. He also has seven grandchildren, Samantha Quimby, Douglas Southworth II and his fiancé, Victoria, Amanda (Quimby) Samson and her husband, Corey, LeAnn Southworth, Michealla, Annalise and Sawyer Schultz.

An immense “thank you” goes out to everyone who was there to help him, everyone who may have stopped to pay a visit, sent over food, flowers or sent him well-wishes. It is the little things in life that seem to make the biggest differences and all of those gestures are greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.

Everett E. Quimby