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Jay Adams Obituary

Of Wilmington, formerly Wakefield, Nov. 22. Husband of Kerrie A. (Hardy). Father of Kelly Adams. Son of Frank H. Houten of Wakefield and the late Marie F. (Venesky) Houten. Brother of Leona O'Brien-Stanley of Wilmington. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10:00. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Monday 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions in Jay's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 25, 2007.

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mark houten

November 28, 2007

frank leona and family
our thoughts and prayers are with you.stay strong and you will make it.
mark,tina,chris and josh
houten

Jack Devereaux

November 27, 2007

I worked with Jay from 1982 to 1991. He was my ROLM 8000 'professor', then a mentor and a friend. I will always remember him as I saw him last, laughing at my request to finally polish his scuffed up cowboy boots! Wishing you many happy memories.

Mary (Maturo) Guzofski

November 27, 2007

Just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of Jay's passing. I went to school with him and have fond memories of the crazy boy he used to be. May God comfort you in this sorrowful time.

Mike Storella

November 27, 2007

Hi Frank, Sorry to hear about Jay, it has been a pleasure to have worked with you both over the years.
Mike Storella

Barbara Melvin

November 26, 2007

Kerrie and Kelly,So sorry to hear of Jay's death.My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this difficult time.

November 26, 2007

Kerrie and Kelly I am so sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you always love Cecile

Yvonne, Paul, Brielle, Cara and Anna Domings

November 26, 2007

Dear Kerrie...Our prayers are with you and Kelly at this sad time.

Maura & Bob Linskey

November 26, 2007

Kerrie and Kelly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May time ease your sorrow.

Joanne Flannery

November 26, 2007

Kerry,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kelly.
With deepest sympathy - Joanne & Len Flannery

Ellie, Hal, Scott, Brian and Kids Blake/Soye

November 26, 2007

Kerry:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kelly.

Patty Houten-O'Rourke and Family

November 26, 2007

Uncle Frank,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Susan Traganos

November 26, 2007

Kerrie,
You and Kelly are, and will stay, in my prayers during this painful time. I am so saddened and sorry for your loss!
Much Love,

Elaine Ring

November 25, 2007

Frank ...My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Lisa Doucett

November 25, 2007

Kerry,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Fred Powers

November 25, 2007

Kerry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fred and Terry Powers

Janeen and Jack Costello

November 25, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May you find comfort in your memories.

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