FARMINGTON – Harold Alton Adams, 87, passed away at his beloved home on Perham Hill on April 14, 2015, after living a long, happy life.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1927, in Industry, the son of Hartland and Lucille (Kennedy) Adams. Harold was educated in the schools of Farmington and a graduate of the Mallett School.
He married Kathleen Blaisdell in 1948 and they raised five children. Harold was a 22-year employee of the town of Farmington. He retired in 1984 in the capacity of superintendent of the Highway Department.
Harold enjoyed riding his ATV, snowmobiling, camping and helping his sons with their businesses.
He is survived by his five children: Bruce Adams and wife Maureen of Jay, Dennis Adams of Farmington, Debra (Adams) Martin of New Vineyard, Cathy (Adams) Ward of Hosperce, Iowa; Gregory Adams and wife Andrea of Avonof Avon; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; his sisters: Beulah Libby of Fairfield, Linda Martin and husband Bill of Oakland; his brother, Rodney Adams of Farmington; several nieces and nephews; and a very special companion, Mary Millet.
He was predeceased by the mother of his children, Kathleen, in 2003; his second wife, Nellie (Welch) Adams, in 1986; his parents; his sister, Joyce Lovell; his brother, Roland Adams.
Donations in Harold’s memory may be sent to the Northern Lites Snowmobile Club, PO Box 857, Farmington, ME 04938.
At Harold’s request there will be no visiting hours. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Gensel officiating at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938. Interment will be at a later date at the Fairview Cemetery in Farmington.
To Harold ‘ s family, friends and fellow outdoors enthusiasts sorry for your loss. Harold ‘ s smile would surely brighten anyone’s day. May the adventurous memories bring comfort during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold’s family- Such a great guy! May he rest in peace
Linda and family My thoughts are with you. Bud was a good friend and neighbor. He will be missed!
Good guy with a great sense of humor and wonderful laugh.
Prayers and my condolences for the Adams family for their loss. Harold was well known and liked in and around Farmington and will be missed. RIP Harold
You will be missed by all who knew you but not forgotten. RIP
Dennis and cathy Palmer
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bud/s family, He was such a nice guy, Thinking of you all.
my thoughts and prayers with you all. i enjoyed your dad’s great sense of humer. i shall cherish a life time of memories. r.i.p. bud.
Such a nice man with a sweet smile and awesome laugh. Rest in Peace Bud. John and Linda
my condolence
s to the family
Seems like he led a wonderful life. My sympathy on your loss….
Mary and Adams family: Your dad was great, we will miss him riding by, stopping in to get updates, and listening to him laugh. We would see a side by side coming down the road and it would be Bud, Mary and her little doggie or Bud and Rodney going for a little cruise. We will miss him in the neighborhood!