"I was sad to hear about George, I have had only a couple of chances to see and talk to him in the last few years and like always it was great. I was talking to Annette this weekend about all of you guys and growing up things were different back then people were much closer I feel. I loved both your mom and dad very much and I miss those great times we all had in the old neighborhood. Best whishes Lenny"
In loving memory of
George R. Adams,
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Lemon Bay Funeral Home
Date: February 18, 2007
Obit for: George R. Adams, Jr.
Charlotte County
George R. Adams, Jr., 84, passed away after a brief illness on February 14, 2007. He was born October 27, 1922 in Eddington, Maine to George and Esther Adams. He was a native of Hampden, Maine and a resident of Englewood, Florida since 1991.
His first wife, Sophie, his son George R., III and his daughter Terrie all preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife Alice, his devoted daughters Carolyn Adams of Santa Rosa, California, Barbara L. Adams of Cocoa Beach, Florida and Donna M. Adams of Cocoa, Florida; his much loved grandchildren Jennifer Groh, George Adams, IV and Sabrina Adams. His caring sister Arlene Hamilton of Huntington Beach, California and his brother Phil of Bangor, Maine and his step-daughters Nancy Furrough and Jan Spencer, step-sons Curtis and Gary Keller; Step-grandchildren Michelle, Colby, Seth, Ben, Brad, Lindsay, Tyler and Kimberly and step-great grandchildren, Joshua and Sadie.
George was a man of many talents with a knack of making things work. He loved the wilderness and was an avid outdoorsman.
He owned and operated the George R. Adams, Jr. Company, which installed and maintained gasoline service stations, as well as work with other petroleum based products.
Memorial services will be held in Maine at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com
Tributes
"I am sadden to learn of my brother, George's passing. We had many wonderful experiences together growing up on the family farm in Eddington, Maine. George was a man of many talents from making tools to building new kitchen cabinets. He served our country well in the Marines in WWII. Our families shared much love together. We shall miss you."
"Sorry for your loss. I am remembering the good times we had at the farm in Eddington and in the gravle pit in Hampden with Georgie, Barbie, Donna and Carolyn. My thoughts and prayers are with at this time. See you in the spring. Phil, Kim and children."
"We are going to miss George in the neighborhood. He was always there to lend a helping hand. I think he was the first one to greet us when we moved here and was always there to welcome us back every fall. He will truly be missed. Your Anita Ave neighbors David & Carolyn Herendeen"
"My brother George was just two years younger than Me so we shared our problems and good times growing up on a farm in Maine. Recently we were both in hospital at the same time and he called me every day. My whole family will miss his cheery "Hi there". Our thoughts will be with Alice and the children. Arlene, Luanne, Joe, and Diane"
"George Roland Adams Jr. October 27, 1922February 14, 2007 Im free Dont grieve for me now for Im free Ill follow the path god laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Task left undone will stay that way I found that peace at close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss Ah, yes things I too shall miss But not burdened with times of sorrow I wish the sunshine of tomorrow My life has been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch Perhaps my time seemed all brief Dont lengthen it with undue grief Lift up your hearts and share with me God wanted me now He has set me free"
"I am sorry to hear of my Uncle George's passing. He was a kind and gental man. I have many fond memories of Aunt Sophie, Carolyn, Georgie, Barbie and Donna and the wonderful family gatherings in Hampden and in the farm at Eddington, Maine."
"My best memories of Grampa are of him at the house in Hampden tending to his vegetable gardens and visiting on school vacations. And of course of him always telling me that I look like my Grammie Sophie, he used to tell me that every time I came to visit. He will always be in my thoughts and I will miss him very much."
"Dad, My heart really does ache at the thought of you being gone. I know that Mom & Georgie were there waiting to help you cross over. You were the best Father; I couldn't have wished for a better Dad & I hope you know that, thanks for everything you did for me through life, for being my friend, my teacher, & most of all my Dad. You will always be loved and never forgotten. Thank you for being my Dad, I miss you so much but am very grateful that I was able to spend time with you on your 83rd birthday we had such a wonderful time. Even though we have lived so far apart the last few years you have always been there for me & I will cherish my fond memeories of our life together as a family. I love and miss you Dad, your loving daughter, Carolyn"
"My condolences to the family. I lost my father 3 years ago and Carolyn was there for me like a true friend. My belief is, we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings having a human experience! All love, Susy"
"Hi guys. It's tough to hear these things when we're scattered so far apart. Two of my kids are north of Carolyn in H-County - we drive through Santa Rosa occassionally. Hope everything is going well for the Adams/Keller/Spencer gang. Our condolences. KW"