Gerald King, 79, of Everett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019, at
West Revere Health Center. Gerry was born January 12, 1940 , in Chelsea, son of the late Henry
and Mary King. He was a 1958 graduate of Chelsea High School where he prepared for his
career in office management. Gerry managed the Pyrofax/Petrolane Propane Gas office in
Topsfield for over 28 years. He retired from Eastern Propane Gas in 2005 and kept himself
busy with part-time work at Costco and as a caretaker through Home Instead. Gerry was well
known for his friendly and outgoing personality. He enjoyed travel, theater, basketball, and
football, following the Everett High Crimson Tide football team faithfully. He is survived by
his wife, Judith Maden; his children Keith (Lesley) and Karen (Glenn); his grandchildren,
Ashley (Derek), Brittany, Maggie (Brayden), Bailey, Tobey, Jack, and Beau; his great-
grandchildren Connor and Clark; and his brother William (Loraine). He is predeceased by his
brother, Clarence (Margaret). Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, October 27th from 1 to 5 pm
at JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett. A private family funeral service is scheduled for
Monday, October 28th at 10 am at JF Ward Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Association @
www.abta.org