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David Adelman Obituary
David grew up in Mars Hill and graduated from MCI. He graduated from Husson College where he was president of Kappa Delta Phi fraternity. David worked in the family business at Emple Knitting Mills for 25 years, serving as the Vice President of Operations. With his wife Paula, David co-owned and operated Paula's Hallmark Shop in Ellsworth for 17 years. David was an active member of Congregation Beth Israel in Bangor throughout his life and he served as the treasurer of the Beth Israel Cemetery for 20 years. He served on the Board of St. Joseph's Hospital; was a past-president of the Jewish Community Center; a Mason; and he was an active member of the Brewer Kiwanis. David will be remembered for his love of family, his compassion and service to others, his loyalty to his friends, and his enjoyment of playing sports including racquetball, baseball, and basketball.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Paula (Rolsky) Adelman of Orono; a sister, Susan A. Rudolph of Greenwich, CT; children, Mark Adelman and wife Amy of Atlanta, GA, Kim Schawbel and husband Arthur of Needham, MA, Beth Warner and husband Andrew of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Max & Lucy Adelman, Haley and Brooke Schawbel, Sloane and Alexa Warner, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Sunday, January 4, at the Jewish Funeral Chapel, 118 Center Street, Bangor. Interment will be at Beth Israel Cemetery, Bangor.
Relatives and friends are invited to share conversation and refreshments at Dirigo Pines, Kenduskeag Room, Orono, following the interment. Memorial period at the home of Paula Adelman, 3 Linden Court, Orono, will be held from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM, Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday , Jan 9. Gifts in David's memory may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 144 York Street, Bangor, ME 04401; Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163; or to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed to www.BrookingsSmith.com.
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January 19, 2015
My sincere condolences goes out to the family and friends. May the Almigty God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time Phillipians 4:6,7.
Mary Long (Cohen)
January 16, 2015
Paula: I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Bob & Kathy Anderson
January 9, 2015
Paula & family,
Sorry to hear of David's passing. We were Kappa Delta Phi brothers. Kathy and I remember attending dances when we were all at Husson. We remember him fondly. You have our deepest sympathy. We live in Arizona in the winter and were unable to attend the service. Bob & & Kathy Anderson, Husson '64
Michelle Sinford
January 6, 2015
Deepest condolences to you Paula and to the entire family. May you find comfort in your memories & your faith. I regret I was not able to attend David's funeral or visit as I've been dealing with a virus. Warmest wishes, thoughts & prayers, Michelle Sinford & Beth Israel's Chesed Committee
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Ed "Tubby" Clough
January 6, 2015
Dear Paula and family,
I was so sorry to read of David's passing, and my heart goes out to you. My family bought Yale and Mary's house on ACI Street when they built their new one, and we lived there for the next seventeen years, neighbors and friends with the Adelman family.
Although David and I had lost touch over the years, I've always remembered and appreciated his kindness to me as a much younger boy. “Much younger” back then meant David was nearly grown up in my view, while I was still in the elementary grades. It was only after I grew older that I realized that, in fact, David was only in junior high at the time, and we were much closer in age than I thought.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. May it help to know that others will continue to remember David fondly.
January 5, 2015
Paula, Susan and family,
I have great memories of David at Camp Lown that cover many years. He was so caring and helpful in dealing with family issues for the synagogue in Bangor.I am sure you have many great memories. My sincere condolences, Harvey Sterns, Akron Ohio
Ronald Giroux
January 5, 2015
Always a gentleman.
Barbara & Joe Miller
January 4, 2015
Dear Paula and Family:
Barbara and I were saddened to hear of David's passing. We remember fondly the years at Lown when we would see the two of you together and then discover that what started out as a summer camp romance ended up as a lifelong relationship that blossomed over the years. The care and devotion you gave to Davey was a sign of the love the two of you shared. May you find comfort in the good years you had together and may the sustain you through this most trying period.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 4, 2015
Paula, so sorry for you and your family's loss. Dave and I grew up together on ACI Street in Mars Hill. Although we did not see much of each after that we did have some contact while in college. When ever I needed a little pick-me-up during that time we'd go out to eat and life always seemed much better with his advice.
Bill Thomas--Ingleside, Illinois
Barry Hammer
January 3, 2015
May Paula and the whole Adelman family find peace and comfort in this time of deep sorrow. May David Adelman rest in peace, and may his memory be for a blessing.
Shawn Lewin
January 3, 2015
MTSND
MY condolences.
Shawn Lewin, Brother, KDP
paul emple
January 3, 2015
my heart aches for you……..paul
January 3, 2015
I was bunkmate with Paula Rolsky at Camp Lown when she and David started dating! She must have been ten!!!! They were a devoted, loving couple and both gave generously to their community over the years. My sympathy to all the family. Marilyn Stern Koshland
Barry Tapley
January 3, 2015
Paula, My sincere sympathy at the passing of David.You don't know me but David & I were good friends in our high school days and my father % mother were close friends with Yale & Mary. May the Lord richly bless, comfort, and strengthen you at this time.
Alvin DeLong
January 3, 2015
My deepest sympathies to David's family and many friends. I became acquainted with David during our service in the Air Guard. He and I enjoyed recollections of our Aroostook County upbringing. In recent years I looked forward to reconnecting with Dave at the Ellsworth store on my frequent trips to Maine. He was a good guy.
January 3, 2015
My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved David. May you find comfort in prayer and in the love you have for one another.
Psalm 66:19,20
Beverly Bachrach
January 3, 2015
Dear Paula,
I was very sad to read in the Bangor Daily News the passing of David. He was quite a guy!!! It all goes back to our Camp Lown days together where the two of you met; and love blossomed. During David's lifetime he did amazing things for the community and was always doing for others. What a wonderful life you shared together.
Fondest Regards,
Beverly Silver Bachrach
Frank Sprague
January 3, 2015
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I regret that I cannot attend the service for David, because we are out of town.
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