"Dear Family of Adriaan Herklots, I was reading the January 9, 2010 Sun-Sentinel and saw the notice of Adriaan's death. I wanted to share an encouraging thought with you. When Adam and Even, the first man and woman, were created by Jehovah God, his purpose was to have the couple and their offspring live forever on a paradise earth. The pair chose to disobey God and brought suffering, sickness, and death to all of us. Happily, God's original purpose for mankind has not changed. He will soon bring an end to all our troubles by means of his heavenly Kingdom government in the hands of his Son, Jesus Christ. Revelation, chapter 21, verses 3 and 4 state: " And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." Our dead loved ones will be resurrected--brought back to life again--on earth. Acts 24:15 promises: "I have hope toward God...that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." I hope these thoughts brought you comfort. With deepest sympathy, Harriet"
In loving memory of
Adriaan R.J. Herklots
December 12, 1926 - January 7, 2010
Herklots, Adriaan Richard Joseph, Ph.D., known as “Doc” to his friends, December 12, 1926 – January 7, 2010. Born in Providence, RI, to William H.G. and Frances P. (O’Connor) Herklots. Survived by his beloved wife Mary (Petroudis) Herklots and two sons, Adriaan R.J. Herklots, II, M.D., and his wife Lynn, of Danielson, CT, and William P. Herklots, J.D., and his wife Kandy, of Reston, VA, two grandchildren, Michael A. Herklots and Sarah L. Herklots of New York City., and one sister, Beatrix V. Kamens, R.N., of Meriden, CT. Predeceased by a brother, Robert C. Herklots, CLU, and a sister, veteran educator Susan D. LeGendre Lillie. Raised in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Business Administration degree from Bryant College. Following 25 years as editor and publisher of community newspapers in Arkansas and Connecticut, earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in education, relating to mental health, from the University of Connecticut with research in community psychology at Yale. Resident of Killingly (CT) 40 years. Community mental health system planner and college administrator/counselor. Active civic leader and children’s mental health advocate/author. Athletically, completed Washington Marine Corps Marathon at age 66. Musically, a high school and jazz band drummer in his teens, became a banjo-playing member of Broward County (FL) Mummers Band at 80. Cremation by Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home. A service of remembrance will be held at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home, 718 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale on Monday, January 11, 2010, at 7:00 PM. Remains to be interred in Brooklyn, CT. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the W.H.G. Herklots Family Scholarship Fund at Quinebaug Valley Community College, Maple Street, Danielson, CT, 06239. (P.S. He was absolutely “bonkers-for-life” about the beauty of his wife; whom he called Mayathena; honoring her Blessed Namesake and reflecting the ageless Greek Goddess.)
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Tributes
"To the entire Herklots family - Your Dad/Grandfather always made me feel welcomed in his home and very special whenever I was in his company. He had such a special presence in our town and I was always proud to say that I knew him personally. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Pam"
"To the Herklots family, We are so sorry about the loss of Adriann. You are in our prayers and thoughts each day.I remember times with him as a child and and will treasure those memories always. He was a great father and a great dad and did a tremendous job with his family and his legacy. He will be truly missed."
"We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Herklots. Our thoughts are with the Herklots family in this difficult time."
"My thoughts and prayers to the family. Dr. Herklots will be greatly missed. We always looked forward to his visits with Mary at the Holiday Inn Express - Dayville."
"Comdolences to Maryathena, Dick and Bill George J. Meehan ,Brooklyn Ct. 06234"
"Dearest Maryathena, You and Adriaan have always been in our prayers. We send much sympathy for your terrible loss. Angels are always around for your comfort. Please accept our sorrow for you and yours."
"Dear MaryAtheana: I am so sorry to hear about Adriaan. He was a wonderful person and I loved him dearly. He was a true friend to me and I will be eternally grateful to him for being the caring person he was. He loved you dearly and never failed to mention you in conversation. I know he will be missed by so many. Janice"
"I was privileged to meet Adrian when he worked at Quinebaug Valley. My father was a newspaper man and we enjoyed stories about both of their days in the newspaper business. He was quite a guy and I feel privileged to have known him. We also were fortunate to have sen him and Mary Athena at Mozzarella's restaurant a few weeks before he passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Kevin and Jane Anderson"
"Our condolences to the Herklots family. I (Brian) started teaching at Quinebaug Valley Community College (Conn.) year after "Doc." moved on to new adventures, but his legacy remained and his influence still appears periodically in the people still around who knew him personally. He will be remembered here in the "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut...and beyond, I am sure."
"I would like to express my deepest sympathy to MaryAthena, Dick, Bill, Lynn, Kandy, Michael and Sarah. Thank you for sharing Adriaan with me. He was a wonderful godfather. I will miss him."
"We all have extraordinary people who enter our lives and enrich them in special ways. Adriaan was one of those. He touched the lives of many people in many different ways. His strong advocacy for a college in northeastern CT via his position as publisher and editor of The Windham County Transcript aided substantially in making that goal a reality. He later became Director of Financial Aid at Quinebaug Valley Community College. He worked tirelessly to assist the hundreds of students who passed through his office looking for an opportunity to attend college and to better their lives. He also became recognized by his colleagues at the other Connecticut community colleges as a source of inspiration and expertise in the financial aid field. He was not only a wonderful colleague, but a dear friend. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to talk to him just four weeks ago. As always, he was positive, upbeat and complimentary of the efforts of others for achievements that he himself had made possible. MaryAthena was the love of his life and Sylvia and I extend to her and his beloved sons and grandchildren our deepest sympathy and assurance that they and Adriaan are in our prayers."
"Adriaan showered all with his generous spirit showing by example what it means to have "quality" TIME interacting with others and sharing so much of himself. Wherever he was, he worked effectively to truly teach and mentor. Choosing just the right word in communications made it a great deal of fun! We will miss him in countless ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maryathena, Dick, Bill, Lynn, Kandy, Michael and Sarah and his extended family and friends. With love, Faith Robinson"
"Thank you for all of your kind words. For those of you in the Northeast, there will be a service in Connecticut in a week or so. Details will appear in an obituary to run in the Norwich Bulletin in the next week or so when plans are completed."
"We were so sorry to hear of "Doc's" passing. The Herklots crew has always been like family to us, from way back. Adriaan was always so very kind to us, never failing to ask about the well being of our own family, especially the children. It was always a treat to visit with him and trade stories of life; and, we looked forward to his Christmas cards with their inspirational words. And, it remains a high honor and distinct privilege to have shared in his completion of the Marine Corps marathon. His was a life well done, and we are grateful that he enriched our lives. The acorns do not fall far from the tree, and we know that his legacy lives on through his terrific sons. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, and may God bless you in these diffcult days."
"We just learned of the very sad news. Adriaan was always caring, thoughtful and loving to Jim, Libby and me. Maryathena and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could have spent more time with you both over the years. With Love, The Ramsdell Family (Andrew, Amy, Collin and Ashton)"
"Adriaan was such a large part of our Aunt Sue's life. He truly was her family and we often heard stories of her "little" brother. There was a special bond that tied the two of them. Adriaan and Maryathena were always so welcoming and held a special place in our hearts (Jimmy, Andrew and Libby Ramsdell). We send our prayers to Maryathena and the entire family in this most difficult and sad time. He loved you all so much- Libby, Keith, Paige and Chase Dunbar- Essex, Vermont"
"we are so very sorry for your loss. Adriaan was a special, loving person and how susan loved him and he her. i will never forget all the encouragement he gave us and Sue trying to live together. We were so very lucky to have met Adriaan, his family and his dear wife MaryAthena. Our sincere wishes for such a loss. Love in Christ, Howard and Cyndy"