Everett Clegg

WESTFIELD-Everett T. Clegg, 84, died at Noble Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late William and Doucina (Cote) Clegg. He was predeceased by one brother, Donald and survived by his brother, Dana of Millsboro, DE, his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Browning) Clegg and two children, Randy of Westfield, MA and Russell (Diana) of Port Orange, FL and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Durfee High School where he was a member of the band and played the trombone. He later graduated from Westfield State College and spent the next years in N.Y.C. attending Columbia University where he did some graduate work and later returned to school at the University of Connecticut earning a Master’s degree and a six year certificate. He also earned a certificate in library administration at Clarion State College in Pennsylvania. He lived in Vernon, CT for a number of years and was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as editor of the quality control manual for ten years and also taught school in Tolland, CT for seven years. One of his greatest pleasures was still hearing from one of his students, who is now a grandfather, who never failed to send him a card and letter during the holidays. He was a member of the Fireside Club at the First Congregational Church in Hartford, CT and met his wife Barbara there. He was also a member of the Veterans Motor Car Club of America for many years and wrote articles which were published in the Bulb Horn magazine before and after his retirement. He was also a member of the Bantam Club. He served as president and treasurer of the Charter Oak Chapter of the Veterans Motor Car Club during the 1960’s. He loved antique cars and shared his wide knowledge of them with his son, Randy and they went to many car meets over the years and had many wonderful times together. After leaving Connecticut he moved his family to Lanesborough, MA and made his home there for four years and was audiovisual director at Mt. Greylock High School until accepting a new position at Holyoke Community College from which he retired after 20 years of service. At Everett’s request there will be no funeral. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108 is assisting the family. For full details visit www.nefcc.net

Everett Clegg

November 29, 1927 - May 31, 2012