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Clarence Adams Obituary

Clarence L. " Bates " Adams, 82, of Norristown, formerly of Conshohocken, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Einstein Medical Center in East Norriton. Born in Norristown on October 20, 1931, Bates has lived in East Norriton since 1966. A retired Letter Carrier US Postal Service with Norristown Post Office, he was a graduate of Norristown High School and a US Navy Korean War Veteran. He was also an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife, M. Ruth Adams of Norristown, PA; two sisters, Irene Britcher of Limerick, PA and Mildred Shaffer of Clearwater, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews . He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Irene (Lyle) Adams; a brother, David Drissel, and a sister, Carol Moyer. His funeral service will be held on Monday December 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM from the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pa 19401. The Rev. Richard A. Olson, II is officiating. Friends may call (viewing) on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home 19 East Germantown Pike East Norriton PA. Interment is at the Whitemarsh Memorial Park, in Prospectville, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

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Published by The Times Herald from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2013.

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Sandy Daniel (Garman)

December 3, 2013

Ruth, Jennifer and I are sorry about Bates. Our prayers are with and your family. Always remember all the good times up the mountains and the friendships.

December 1, 2013

Mrs. Adams
So sorry to hear of your loss but hope that you find comfort in knowing that Mr. Adams is once again able to "live". Our kids remember him fondly with memories of tricks and jokes. We were lucky to have had him in our life.

The Stephen Lepera Family

Betty & Earl Shaw

December 1, 2013

Ruth, we were so sorry to learn of Bates'passing. He will be missed by all. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Frost

November 30, 2013

Rip uncle bates gone but never forgotten your at ease and in a better place watch over nan for us plz </3

Kim Karen and Joyce McDonnell and Merritt

November 30, 2013

Ruth Slim Mil so sorry to see of the passing of Bates he will be missed greatly by all hoping that the memories will get you through this rough time

kathleen frost

November 29, 2013

aunt ruth so sorry to hear about uncle bates he will surely be missed by alot of people you are in my thoughts and prayers kathleen

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