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Grace Adam Obituary
She was born at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital on January 16, 1991, and was a lifelong resident here. She was educated at Green St. School, BAMS and BUHS, and attended college classes at the University of Maine and Greenfield Community College.
Grace had a love of the outdoors which began early, in her enjoyment of the Whetstone Brook that flows by the house she grew up in. She was an avid snowboarder, hiker, and rock climber. Her real passion was for travel; she journeyed to China on a high school trip, and visited Japan in 2009 as a Freeman scholar with the Experiment in International Living. With her generous smile, upbeat energy, and unforgettable sense of humor, she made friends easily on these travels-- both among her group members and especially with the people she met in these countries.
After high school Grace travelled in Europe with close friends from Brooklyn, NY. Grace was also a WOOF'er: with WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms, she went twice on her own to Hawaii to learn about landscape and culture and indigenous health practices. With her parents, Grace traveled from the desert in California to the Old City in Cartagena, Columbia. Her love of travel and of meeting new people was a hallmark of Grace's personality. She will be remembered by these people, and by all those who loved her, for the way she could put anyone at ease with her smile, and then move things along with her contagious sense of wonder and enthusiasm for life.
Grace is survived by her parents, Marcia Olander and Drew Adam, her brother Max Adam and wife Hannah Richards of Greenfield, Massachusetts, and their children Sina and Julian. She will be missed by her sister and soulmate Ida Adam, also of Brattleboro, and Ida's partner Misha Mross of Spofford, New Hampshire.
Grace is also survived by her maternal grandmother Beverly Major King of Concord, MA, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends scattered about the U.S.
SERVICES: A memorial service will be held at the Vermont Jazz Center at Cotton Mill Hill on Saturday, December 3, from 7 to 9 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to the Experiment in International Living at 1 Kipling Rd., PO Box 676, Brattleboro, VT 05302 or to the Center for Health and Learning at 28 Vernon St., Suite 319, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
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January 25, 2017
Dear Drew & Marcia,
So, so sorry to hear of your loss. having lost our youngest daughter, Tricia, at age 18, we have experienced that this is the worst loss any parents can endure.
You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May our Heavenly Father enfold you in His loving arms. Try to take comfort in the hope of being reunited with your sweet Grace once again in heaven.
With all our love,
Your Tennessee Cousins,
Jim & Ceil Carr
January 24, 2017
Dear Marcia & Drew,
Jim & I were in Delaware County last week for Ted Carr's funeral and learned about Grace's death Having lost a child, I know the pain you're going through. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Adam family. So, so sorry!
Jim & Ceil Carr
Kristie Wiley
December 8, 2016
Dear Drew,
I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
December 5, 2016
Drew, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Rita Thibodeau
Roger DeKett
December 5, 2016
Dear Drew and Marcia
I'm so saddened and sorry to hear of Grace's death. Please know that my family and I are praying for you and yours.
Roger
Matthew Gaudet
December 5, 2016
I only got to Meet Grace once, She was with her Dad and he Shone like the sun when I saw them together. So sorry to hear about this loss. Our thoughts and prayer go to your Family from Me, Mel, Ashley and Danielle.
Jean Paslawsky
December 4, 2016
I am so deeply sorry for your loss! May her memory be eternal!
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Praying for yiur healing!
Jeannie P.
Lynn Levine
December 4, 2016
Dear Drew,
I can't tell you how shocked I was when I read the news. The death of your child, especially in this way, I know is devastating. I just want to send as much love as I can. You have been a very special person in my life.
December 2, 2016
Words feel profoundly inadequate in the face of such a tragic loss. Our love and deepest sympathies go out to the entire Olander & Adam family. Though we met her but briefly, it was clear that Grace was aptly named. Certainly her beautiful spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
♡ 'Big Max' & Georgia
Jenny Kimberly
December 2, 2016
Drew and family
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Jenny Kimberly
December 1, 2016
Dear Drew and Family,
We are saddened to learn of your daughter's death. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your wonderful memories and the passage of time help ease the huge sorrow you are dealing with now.
Peace & Love, Leon & Linda Corse
December 1, 2016
Dear Drew and Family,
I heard the news through Rob Long. There are no words for how hard this must be for you. My daughter is a similar age. I am thinking of you and your family.
Carinthia
December 1, 2016
Drew, Marcia and family - we wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Words are never adequate in moments like these. Our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have in knowing Grace. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
God bless -
Nick, Stacey, Michele and G.Nicholas Manis
November 30, 2016
Dear Drew, Max, and family,
We are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your loved one.
Dave Johnston and Kit Whallon
T Brown
November 30, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Grace. Death always brings such heartache. May 2 Thessalonians 2: 16 & 17 brings you comfort with God's promise for us and our loved ones. I hope that you and your loved ones are able to come together and bring each other comfort with love and memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kate Lucas
November 30, 2016
I love you cousin! I will cherish every single summer we spent together growing up. Your energy and presence will be felt by others forever! To my Aunt Marica and Uncle Drew and to my Cousins Max and Ida...I love you all. Rest peacefully sweet Grace!
Chelsea Barrett
November 30, 2016
May she be at rest and peace. My sympathy goes out to the family. Keep positive energy as it sounds like she provided this for many people. God Bless.
A. M.
November 30, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Betty Henry
November 29, 2016
Max, I am so sorry to learn of your sister's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
PJ
November 29, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort give the strength you need during this difficult time.
Wanda
November 29, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you.
The Staff of Atamaniuk Funeral Home
November 29, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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