Van Nuys, California
1913 - 2003
Avis Leone Adams
North Hollywood, Calif.: Avis Leone Adams, 90, formerly of Dover Point Road, Dover, NH and current resident of Van Nuys, Calif., passed away on September 7, 2003, at the Chandler Convalescent Home, North Hollywood, Calif.
Born April 9, 1913, in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Edward Alphonso Dyer and Nora (Sargent) Dyer.
She was a Dover resident for nearly 50 years and a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church. She was employed by Hoitt & Wentworth for 25 years. She was a former member of the Dover Lodge of Moose, she volunteered many hours to United Cerebral Palsy and she was an avid bingo player. After moving to California, she joined the North Hollywood Senior Citizens Club and became a member of the North Hollywood United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Erlon E. Adams and his wife Joanne of Rochester; her daughter Mrs. (Robert) Arlene Shaw of Dover; seven grandchildren, Erlon Adams, Jr. of Milton, NH, Susie Healey of Middleboro, Ma, John Adams of Witchita Falls, Tx, Renee Shaw of Dover, Kimberly Quint of Dover, Robert Shaw, Jr. of Dover and Kevin Shaw of Madbury; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson and five nieces.
She was predeceased by her brother Donald Sargent Dyer; her two sisters Mrs. Louis (Lena E.) Ebbson and Mrs. Dorothy Tirrell; one grandson and one great grandson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2003, at the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 with the Rev. David L. Slater officiating.
Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Wentworth-Douglass Homecare & Hospice, 113 New Rochester Road, Suite 4, Dover, NH 03820.
To express sympathy and to sign our on line guest book, please visit us at www.purdyfuneralservice.com
Arlene and Bob:
I want to send you our deepest sympathy in your loss. Ar I know how special your mom was to you . Our thoughts are with you. Jodi Mike Katie and Kristina Emmons
Jodi Emmons
September 22, 2003 | South Berwick, ME
our deepest regrets for your loss
rick@diane elliott
September 21, 2003 | Lebanon, ME
Our Sympathies are with you on your loss.
Louis & Lee Ebbson's niece
Patricia Allen Jones
Pat & Bob Jones
September 21, 2003 | Sun Lakes, AZ
With deepest sympathy from Janet and Nancy Gray.
Janet and Nancy Gray
September 20, 2003 | Dover, NH
Arlene and Bob,
sorry to hear about your loss.
Carlton Hall
September 20, 2003 | Austin, TX
To Earl, Joanne & Family
Deepest Sympathy...Our thoughts are with you.
Love Maurice & Jackie & Stacy
Maurice & Jackie Perreault
September 19, 2003 | Rochester, NH
Arlene & Bobby:
We want to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You--Warren & Pat
Warren & Pat Dowaliby
September 19, 2003 | Dover, NH
Our deepest sympathy is with you all at this time Sincerely Eleanor and Family
Eleanor Woodworth
September 19, 2003 | Rochester, NH
The family of John L. Ebbson wishes to express their deepest sympathy to your family! Our father has shared some very fond memories with us about Avis. Our thoughts are with you.
Jennifer, Joanne & Alissa Ebbson
The daughters of John L. Ebbson
September 19, 2003 | Orange, CT
