Final Salute

Everett Leonard Grant, of Mystic, Conn., passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 21, 2026. He was the husband of the late Mary “Connie” (nee Ciminillo) Grant, who predeceased him in 2001.

Zeke (as he was affectionally known) was born in Chardon, Ohio, on Nov. 3,1932, to the late Roy and Hilda (nee Stafford) Grant. He lived in Mystic for the past four years and prior to that resided in Gales Ferry for many years.

Builder Senior Chief Petty Officer Grant faithfully served his country in the United States Navy as a member of the Naval Construction Force commonly referred to as “Seabees” before retiring after 23 years of dedicated service. During his time as a Seabee, he completed numerous stateside and overseas assignments. He also completed two tours in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star.

Following his naval career, Everett proudly and enthusiastically served as a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Mystic, retiring in 1993.

He was active for many years in the Town of Ledyard and his church, serving as trustee of the Old Mystic United Methodist Church.

Amongst his love for volunteerism, Everett was a steadfast volunteer carpenter for Habitat for Humanity.

His devotion to his family, community and helping others did not go unrecognized, being awarded numerous certificates and proclamations from state and local officials.

Everett is survived by his daughter, Marie (spouse Dr. Ron) Martin, of Melbourne, Fla., and his son, Duane Grant, of Mystic; four grandchildren, Captain Jason Tippett, USN (Kara), of Fallon, Nev., Jakob Tippett (Crystal), of Simpsonville, S.C., Troy Martin, of Barrington, N.H., and Kathrine (Geoffery) Grant-Tancredi, of West Hartford, Conn., and John Tessier and family, of Anderson, S.C.; and his six great-grandchildren, Victoria, Luke, Zachary, Noah, Hadley and Tanner Tippett.

He was predeceased by 11 siblings and their spouses.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 29, 2026, at the Old Mystic United Methodist Church, 44 Main St., Old Mystic, Conn. Following the service, interment will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic with military honors.

There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, 309 Otrobondo Ave., Norwich, CT 06360.

Mystic Funeral Home is handling Everett’s arrangements.