OAKLAND – Everett J. Rossignol, 79, Oakland, passed away July 5, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born Oct. 17, 1943, the son of Daniel and Yvette (Gagne) Rossignol. He lived in Oakland his entire life and attended St. Francis Grammar School and Williams High School, graduating in 1961. Everett also served in the National Guard for six years.

Everett started his own business, Rossignol Excavating, in 1974 and continued to operate this business for the next 49 years including many years working with his son. He took great pride in building this business and providing quality work and service to all his clients. He was a man of integrity and always hard working. Everett had a great passion for staying active so when the ground was too frozen for digging, he kept himself busy by plowing snow and sanding around town for local businesses. Everett also managed and expanded the Pine Acres Business Park, helping his father and eventually taking over.

He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Carlene Rossignol, and brother-in-law, Ray St. Pierre.

He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Hollee; their children, Michael (Lisa) Rossignol of Oakland, Monique Rossignol (Peter) Gladziszewski of Scituate, R.I., Karen (Keith) Curtis of Vassalboro; nephew, Stephen Pouliot who lived with the family for several years; grandchildren Jeremiah and Laura; Emma and Amy; Alyssa and Anna; great-grandchildren Liam, Alister and Elle; Layton; and Thomas, Alaina, Amelia, Wyatt and John Everett. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce; many cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Everett was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Parish. Over the course of many years, he served as a dedicated member of several town committees, including the planning board and budget committee, and served as the Willey Point Road Commissioner.

Everett enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, boating and spending time with family and friends on the lake. He and Hollee also enjoyed camping and traveling to various destinations such as Alaska, Arizona, Aruba, Florida and taking several wonderful cruises. He had many special friendships, including long time friends Arnold Pelletier and Frank Paradis, and he always looked forward to Thursday night dinners with special friends known as “The Clique.” He loved talking with old friends and making new ones

The family wishes to thank the staff from Maine General HomeCare and Hospice for their compassionate care.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 21 at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. in Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 22 at 9 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, Silver Street in Waterville with a reception to follow.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Rossignol family.

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