Everett R. Eames

Mr. Everett R. Eames, 90, of Main Street, Errol, New Hampshire, passed away at his home Saturday evening, August 6, 2005, surrounded by his family following a courageous struggle with cancer. Mr. Eames was born April 6, 1915, in Newry, ME, son of the late Ernest and Eva (Thompson) Eames.At an early age, Mr. Eames left Newry, ME, because of the death of his father and moved to Errol where he was raised by Ellis and Martha Lane. In 1934, he graduated from Berlin High School at the age of 19. In 1937, he began the construction of the Eames Garage in Errol and also met his wife of 66 years, Mona (Bennett) Eames, marrying on October 11, 1938. As a result of WWII, he was forced to close his garage in 1942 due to war shortages and moved to Bath, ME, where he worked in the Bath Ship Yard. In 1943, he moved his family back to Errol and began working for the State of New Hampshire Highway Crew, and while employed by the state, he reopened his garage in 1944. He took flying lessons in 1945 and purchased his first airplane in 1946. He was also active in the building of the runway of the Errol International Airport. His other interests included serving as Chief of the Errol Volunteer Fire Department, retiring in 1982 after twenty-three years of devoted service; helping with the construction of the Middle and Upper Dams; serving as a Special Part-time Police Officer; participating in the demolition of the Errol Consolidated School; and his enjoyment of the family camp on Lake Umbagog. Mr. Eames devoted his life to helping others in one form or another, which will be held close to the hearts of many. He has proved his existence through hard work and determination despite his setbacks in life. He is someone who is looked up to and respected by many, therefore making him a role model for all to follow. Mr. Eames is survived by his loving wife, Mona Eames of Errol, NH; four children, Elsie Hall and husband, David, of Errol, NH, Norman “Pete” Eames of Errol, NH, Carlton Eames and wife, Cynthia, of Errol, NH, and Chester Eames and wife, Bonnie, of Goffstown, NH; a brother, Dana Eames of Wilton, ME, three sisters, Mary Lou Berry of Newry, ME, Frances Dunn of Damariscotta, ME, and Martha Bennett of Fryeburg, ME; an aunt, Ruth Kenney of Hartford, CT; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Eames is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Ella M. Eames; five brothers, Carl Eames, Harold Eames, Rodney Eames, Robert Eames and Clifford "Bucky" Lane; and a sister, Lila Brown.

Everett R. Eames

April 6, 1915 - August 6, 2005