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L. Adkins Obituary

Of Auburndale, September 1, 2007. Beloved husband of Helen (Brearley) Adkins. Devoted father of Richard P. of Jamaica Plain, Michael N. of Newton and Mary Ann Adkins of Newton. Dear son of Thelma (Bailey) and the late Leo Adkins. Loving brother of the late Janice E. Davenport. Funeral from the Blackington, Conroy & Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St. (Rt. 16) WEST NEWTON, Wednesday, September 5 at 8:00 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church West Newton at 9:00 A.M. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 - 8 P.M. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Newton Police Officer for 25 years. Remembrances may be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation of Massachusetts, 85 Astor Ave. Norwood, MA 02062. Blackington, Conroy & Hayes F.H. 1-800-585-6939

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2007.

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matthew girard

September 18, 2007

Mrs. Adkins, Rich, Michael, and Mary;

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Rich, please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.

Tom Frost

September 9, 2007

Dear Helen, I am very sorry to have heard of Neals passing I had been away and was just told. Neal and I had many laughs at the Police station and enjoyed a lot of late night meals together on last halfs. He was one of a kind when a problem arose he knew just how to handle it. I am very proud to have work with Neal for so many years.

Mark Carges

September 5, 2007

Dear Mary Ann & Family,

I extend my constant and sincerest thoughts and prayers to you, your brothers, your mom, and family during this time of difficulty.

Please be certain Mary, that your Dad is both safely in heaven and forever-present with you and your family.

As before, and now, if i can do anything to help, please let me know. God Bless.

Allan Ciccone

September 4, 2007

Dear Helen and Family, our hearts are heavy with sorrow and your in our prayers, Niel was a Great Guy to work with and also to have as a good friend,He was a true Brother in Blue! and I am very proud to be able to say that with true conviction.When ever you saw him he always had a smile.
My wife and Family will miss him!
please except our sympathy.
Allan Ciccone

Eileen MacRae

September 4, 2007

Dearest Helen,

Mac and I are so sorry to hear that Neal has passed away. We wish that we could be with you and your children in person today. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love - Eileen and Mac

Emily Moscol

September 4, 2007

Dear Mrs. Adkins and family,
We are terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Adkins was always wonderful and kind to us both. He will be sincerely missed.
All our best,
Emily and Jorge Moscol

MYRNELLE M. INNISS

September 4, 2007

DEAREST MIKE,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Joan & Peter Metz

September 4, 2007

Dear Rich and Adkins Family,
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of your father. We hope you have many good memories and can take consolation in knowing that he is close to God now. He, you, and the family are in our prayers.

Staff Wellesley Dialysis

September 4, 2007

Helen ... we are so sorry about Neal..we all loved him

Darragh & Cat Nolan

September 3, 2007

Dear Mrs. Adkins, Rich, Mike & Mary,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Haley Claflin

September 3, 2007

Dear Adkins Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in my thoughts.

connie schrader

September 3, 2007

Dear Helen and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Neale. You have had so much to deal with as a family these past years, and you are all so amazing. I adamire your Faith, love and family support. Hany on to all three, it will get you through this difficult time. My thougts and prayers are with all of you. Neale is with "Pa"now, looking down and smiling on you all...You all gave me so many gifts over the years, it was very blessed. Love and Prayers Connie, Mark, Holly and Allison Schrader

Suzanne Bandanza

September 3, 2007

Dear Helen,

Jim and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We have so many, many fond memories of Neal from living at 35 Sharon Ave.. He was always there for us and always, always there for Thelma. It is nice to know that the kids are all living in Newton. Please know that we are thinking of you and have all of you in our prayers. With much sympathy, Sue and Jim Bandanza

The Chipmans

September 3, 2007

Helen,Richard,Michael and Mary;

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Neal,your father. Our first thoughts are one of sadness,and the next, that you find comfort in the fact that he does not have to suffer any longer.

Our Love and Prayers are with you always;

Craig,Joshua,Erik,Wendy,Kenny

William Whalen

September 3, 2007

Dear Helen, I,m so sorry for your loss. Neil was a true friend of mine. He was a great police officer. I worked with Neil for many years before my retirement in 1989. I am living in Savannah Georgia and saw his obit on line. Sorry I didn,t know sooner. My prayers are with you and your family. I will always rember him and his humor and friendship. Love to all, Bill(Bucka) Whalen, Det.Sgt. Ret.

JANE GRIFFIN

September 3, 2007

Sincere Sympathy to the Adkins family. So difficult a loss so soon after Janice's death. I was a classmate of Jan's at Newton Wellesley Hospital. I will hold you all in my prayers.

Carla Helen Rockliff, RN, BSN

September 3, 2007

To the Adkins Family:

We are all sad for your family's additional loss of a wonderful husband, son and father.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
School of Nursing, Class of 1965
"little sisters" of Janice

Aidan Parkinson

September 3, 2007

Helen: so sorry for your loss. Hope you are bearing up well, and surrounded by loved ones.

judi bornstein

September 3, 2007

To The Adkins family you have lost a wonderful man. You worked so hard too make him as comfortable as possible. My thought are with you.

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