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Cyril Adams Obituary



Age 91, of Fenton, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his residence. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Saturday, November 17, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton with Rev. Fr. David W. Harvey celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM Saturday until the time of mass at the church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the Powers Catholic School Relocation Project. Mr. Adams was born June 26, 1921 in Detroit, the son of Louis and Marie (Lugowskus) Adams. He served in World War II in the Army Air Corp in the 2nd Bombardment Group where he received a certificate of valor after being engaged in 51 combat missions as a tail gunner on a B17. In 1944, he married Sarah L. Gregowski
in Port Huron and they were married for 67 years when she preceded him in death in 2011. Mr. Adams worked for Chrysler for a short time before joining the DNR graduating in 1948. He served in the DNR for 37 years retiring in 1983 as District manager in the Thumb region. He was a charter member of the Lapeer Elks Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Lake Orion and Imlay City. Mr. Adams as an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was dedicated to his family. Surviving are: children, C.L. Adams (Dave Feight), Mary Ellen (James) Arthur, David Adams, Jackie (Larry) Shoemaker, Janice (John) Hoffman; grandchildren, Jeff Arthur, Kelly (David) Simpson, Nicole (Marc) Hinze, Heather Arthur, Jaime (Tim) Barnes; great-grandchildren, Allison and Matthew Young, Mason Arthur, Morgan and Avah Barnes, Benjamin and Jack Hinze; brother, Lou Adams. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his great-granddaughter, Samantha. Arrangements handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com



Published by Flint Journal from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2012.
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Cy and My father Tom Noetzel were great fishing pal's.
We had many great trips to Canada with both of them.
May they both be fishing in Canada forever

Paul oetzel N

November 17, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

November 17, 2012

The pure joy that my brother Paul and I had while fishing in Canada with my Dad and Cy will live on forever. Tom Noetzel Jr.

Tom Noetzel

November 16, 2012

Cy was one of my early mentors when I started as a C.O. in 1956. Anyone who flies 51 combat missions in a B-17 is a hero of mine! He and Sarah were a great couple and we always enjoyed our times with them. Craig and Darlene Smith, Gladwin, Mich.

Craig Smith

November 16, 2012

Remembering Cy and family when we lived in the Thumb area. Our thoughts are with the family at this time.

Harry ret. CO and Susan Schultz

November 16, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Cy will always be a part of our Michigan Department of Natural Resource Family. On behalf of all Conservation Officers, our deepest condolences'.

F/Lt Wade Hamilton………………………………………

MDNR Conservation Officers

November 16, 2012

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