April 9, 2004--Robert D. Everett, 74, of Newkirk Estates, died March 26 at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

Mr. Everett retired in 1991 after 32 years as a locksmith for the University of Delaware.

A season ticket holder for the Blue Hens football team, he enjoyed shooting pool, collecting toy cars and watching game shows.

He was a member of the Middletown Moose Lodge #1295, where he reached the highest level as a pilgrim and held the position as governor twice.

Mr. Everett is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. Everett; his children, Larry Everett, Bobbie Faust and Dennis Everett; his brothers, Medford "Bud" and Wallace Everett; his sisters, Isabel Robinson, Joyce German and Phyllis Tweed; his grandchildren, Mark, Mandy, Jerica, Emily and Bradley; and his step grandchildren, Amanda and D.J.

Contributions may be made to the National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050.