He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1960 as a Progressive Conservative member.
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1944 (on his return from overseas military service), 1948 and 1949 before being elected in 1952.
Everett served as a Captain in the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Regiment in the Canadian Army during World War II, both overseas and in Canada.
In 1949, Everett married Mary Frances (Maureen) Toner, a nurse, whom he had met in England during World War II.
Toner, originally from Ireland, was born in Mullynure, County Armagh, on May 28, 1919.