RAYNHAM – Everett F. Menice, husband of the late Hilda T. (Medeiros) Menice, died at the W. Roxbury VA Medical Center on May 9, 2010.

He was 89.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Frank F. and Mary C. (Enos) Menice.

Raised and educated in Taunton, he later served in the U.S. Army with the 212th Field Artillery Battalion during WW II, and fought in many campaigns and battles.

Attaining the rank of SSgt. Mr. Menice was awarded many decorations and citations, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

Employed by the Ralston Purina Co. for over twenty-five years, he also worked for the Paul Dever School, and for the Town of Raynham as a Special Police Officer.

He was a member of VFW Post 611, American Legion Post 405, VFW Post 2188, and DAV Chapter 57.

A jack-of-all-trades, Mr. Menice will be remembered for his ability to fix anything.

He especially enjoyed repairing and rebuilding small engines.

He leaves a son, Stephen A. Menice and his wife Myrlita of the Philippines; five daughters, Diane F. Charette of Raynham and Tampa, FL, Ann Marie Archer and her husband Robert of Largo, FL, Gail Ann Sousa and her husband Joe of Taunton, Deborah J. Moquin and her husband Walter of Coral Springs, FL, Mary “Terry” Leach and her husband Rick of Land O’ Lakes, FL; a brother, Edmund Menice of Taunton; two sisters, Beverly Murphy of Falmouth, and Margaret Travis of Taunton; seventeen grandchildren; forty two great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother to the late James Menice and Dorothy Haggerty.

His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway on Friday May 14th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Ann Church, Raynham at 10 a.m.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 13th from 5 to 8 p.m.

www.silvafuneralhome.com.