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He will serve well in God's Navy as he faithfully did for 24 years of dedicated service to his country. During his years served, George was a missile weapons loader serving aboard several diesel boats and a weapons control officer on fleet ballistic missile submarines. He was also an instructor at the Naval Submarine School in Groton.
Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Youngs) Adams and lived in Groton for most of his life. George worked for many years for the former Godfrey Business Machines in New London. He then went on to work for Electric Boat for sixteen years, repairing time clocks and office machines until his retirement in 1995.
He was an avid bowler and an excellent marksman. His greatest attribute was his outgoing personality, he was a good friend to all who knew him.
In addition to his wife, George is survived by five sons, David Adams and his wife, Crystal, of Ohio, Jay Adams of Indiana, Kenneth Adams and his wife, April, of Arkansas, Matthew Adams and his wife, Leanne, of Pennsylvania and Mark Adams and his wife, Brenda, of Groton; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and his cousin, Blanche Adkins of Syracuse, N.Y.
He was predeceased by a sister, Avis Reik.
His family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 310 Fort Hill Road, Groton. Full military honors will follow at the church immediately after the service. Private burial will be in early spring in Colebrook, N.H.
Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online message of condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Adams
January 8, 2014
Elaine...So sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Gayle McCain
January 7, 2014
I am just seeing this and I am sorry to hear of your loss. My mom, Betty Ivy, used to talk very fondly of George and Elaine Adams. Saying prayers for strength and peace.
Frank Dufour
January 6, 2014
I am sad to learn that Uncle George had passed. He was the best of the USN's best and a fantastic person to have known. He made all who knew him feel the world was a better place because he was part of it. He will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to Aunt Elaine, Mark and Mathew.
Bonnie and Jean LaBrack
January 5, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Elaine and his sons. Job well done, Chief--may you have fair skies and smooth seas on your vogage to your well-earned reward to be with the Supreme Admiral. He will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Russell McDonough
January 4, 2014
It was always a pleasure to have George come to the Naval Underwater Sound Lab and repair our typewriters. George was friendly and always efficient. It was my job to schedule repairs and replacement of typewriters at NUSL. Working with Goerge was always a pleasure. Godfrey Business Machines did work for us until the laboratory moved to Newport RI. Please accept my condolences.
Pat Moody
January 4, 2014
Years ago, when I worked at an office in Mystic, CT, I remember George coming by to repair our typewriters. He not only often made the repairs on the spot but he brightened our day just by coming in. A wonderful man. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
January 4, 2014
George was a wonderful man. His love and devotion to his dear wife Elaine was for all to see. He was a loving family man who worshiped all his children. I only know Mark and Matt with whom he enjoyed a very close relationship - he was so proud of them. I will miss my visits with George and Elaine, especially the Navy stories that George entertained me with. When next I visit Elaine, sitting in her living room sipping a cup of coffee, I know George will be sitting in his favorite blue chair next to the fireplace sharing our visit. Elaine and her family are so lucky to have had such a wonderful husband and father in their lives. With all our love we send our heartfelt condolences to Elaine and her family. Sincerely Bev & Pete Herstein
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