William Alford Everett Jr.

Will was born and raised in San Saba, Texas. He attended San Saba High School where he was a member of the varsity football team. Will graduated and received his degrees from Texas State University. After college and graduate school, he pursued a career in Marketing and Sales where he quickly rose through the corporate world. Will was a principal at La Papillion, an upscale manufacturer representation firm. He left the company in 1987 and relocated to Boston when he became a Vice President at Crabtree & Evelyn based in Woodstock, Connecticut. By this time, the company had acquired an international presence which enabled Will to travel extensively. Always challenging himself, he started his own consulting company, working with several high profile clients including Graphique de France.

After meeting Dennis, Will moved to Providence in 1997. He was thrilled with his new extended Italian family and delighted in telling friends that he was “Italian by palate”. Always a fitness enthusiast, he embarked on a post retirement career as a personal trainer. True to his nature, his clients became some of his closest friends. Will also became an avid duplicate bridge player. He achieved his goal of becoming a Life Master, a designation of which he was very proud.

Inspired by the message of Pope Francis, whom he greatly admired, Will converted to Catholicism in 2017 and faithfully attended Mass until he became ill. His deep faith brought him an inner peace and solace which he had previously not known. He became particularly devoted to St. Anthony.

Will was a Southern gentleman in the true sense of the words-He was a “gentle man” from Texas. His quiet easygoing demeanor belied an inner intensity that fueled success in all endeavors professional and personal. Yet for all his gentleness, he was strong for his family and friends, and courageous in his battle against an unbeatable foe. He knew that the odds were against him but he fought hard and remained positive throughout his illness and treatment. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Will is survived by his husband and life companion of twenty three years, Dennis J. Martin. He leaves a son, Jason Everett and his wife Kim of The Woodlands, Texas, and grandsons Weston Everett and his wife Allison and Dylan Everett. He is also survived by his nephew Bradley Bowman, and cousin Adrienne Meyer and their families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on January 11 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church, 92 Hope Street, Providence. Due to COVID-19, the service will be private.

Donations may be made in Will’s memory to the Animal Charity of your choice.

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