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Donald Adams Obituary
Donald Smith Adams, Sr, 90, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH.
He was born in Danbury, CT, March 12, 1923, a son of Lester and Flossie Mae (Wright) Adams, Sr. Donald married Marion Arlene Ruscoe on July 15, 1950.
He worked for Bard Parker in Danbury, CT for 37 years, as a surgical blade shapener. Donald and Marion moved to North Haverhill in 1978 from Danbury. He then went to work at the Grafton County Nursing Home in the maintenance department. Donald was an avid sportman enjoying hunting and fishing. He also was an avid New York Yankees fan. Donald was a founding member of the Candlewood Sportmens Club on Brushwood Road in Pike, NH. He had been an active member in the Eagles Club in Danbury.
He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Marion Arlene (Ruscoe) Adams on May 27, 1993; a sister, Dorothy Boothroyd; and a brother, Lester Adams, Jr.
Survivors include four sons, Richard Adams and wife Joyce of Eastham, MA, Donald S. "Smitty" Adams, Jr. and wife Holly of Danbury, CT, Robert Adams and longtime friend Tommy of Danbury, CT, and Kenneth Adams and wife Annette of Alpharetta, GA; five granddaughters; ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In following Donald's wishes there will be no public services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
For more information, or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com
Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Hodgdon
March 21, 2014
My condolences to the Adams Family. Don was such a nice guy and made the best strawberry jam I've ever had. I was lucky to grow up with such a great neighbor.
Ken & Betty Ballard
March 12, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
March 11, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7.
Patricia Manfredi
March 11, 2014
Dear Bobby, Tommy, and Smitty:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love you!!
March 11, 2014
Godspeed my uncle Don. You were the best uncle any kid could want .you were always there form me and my family . Sunday and holiday dinners,swimming,bowling at the lakeview and all the vacations in New Hampshire Dave Ruscoe
Sue Baldwin
March 11, 2014
Smitty...Charles and I want you to know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
connie setti, main
March 11, 2014
Bobby and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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