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Poughkeepsie - Melody Faith Swartz Adams passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 24th, 2012. Loving wife to Simon John Adams and caring mother to Shawn Palmer, James Adams, and Angela Adams, Melody will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She was grandmother to Brooklyn and Jonah Palmer, sister to Elizabeth Swartz Mizell, Godmother to David Zwissler, aunt to Stephen Dow, Wenonah Dow Imdorf, Jill Swartz Leete, Eric Swartz, Betsy Swartz Incorvaia, and Gary Swartz. Melody was predeceased by her parents, Samuel Swartz and Doris Hardinge Swartz, her Sister Kathleen Swartz Zwissler, her brother Kenneth Swartz, her nieces Kimberly Zwissler DiNonno and Christa Zwissler-Burley, and her nephew Todd Swartz.
Born in Poughkeepsie, Melody grew up in Dutchess County and always took full advantage of all that the beautiful Hudson Valley has to offer. From having her kids skip school to go fishing in Wappingers Creek to planning day trips at Bash Bish Falls to exploring Bannerman Island, Melody never lacked ideas for a great day out. She worked with her sister, Kathy, for many years as a talented Floral Designer at Adams Fairacre Farms. She later retired to spend more time with her family, and especially with her adoring husband and best friend, John.
Melody's free spirit, sense of adventure, and zest for life were an inspiration to everyone around her. Her love for gardening and nature were a true reflection of her inner and outer beauty. Aunt Melody's place was a common destination among her nieces and nephews for sleep-ins and fun. She was amazed by all of life's mysteries and went to any extreme imagined to ensure that everyone had a life filled with spontaneity, excitement, and above all, love for one another.
Close friends and family will be received for a Memorial Celebration at Locust Grove, 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie from 5 to 9pm on Monday, October 1st. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Melody's name to Friends of Little Italy Poughkeepsie at Community Foundation of Dutchess County, c/o FLIP Fund, 80 Washington Street, Suite 201, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or Dutchess Outreach, 29 North Hamilton Street, Suite 202, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie New York 12603. If you would like to leave an online condolence or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Melody Adams
jeff mccabe
September 23, 2023
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Chip & Shawn 2008
Chip Korker
October 1, 2012
Beautiful Name & Woman!! Miss You Melody! My condolences to John, Shawn, Angela, James & the rest of the family. I would like to ADMIT that I took part in the part written about: "From having her kids skip school to go fishing in Wappingers Creek".
Erin Murphy
October 1, 2012
Dear Angela and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time.
Dulce Ricciardelli-O'Hare
September 30, 2012
Dear Angela and Family: I'm so sorry about your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Dawn Plain-Decker
September 29, 2012
I was saddened to hear about Melody's passing. I have known Melody since we were teens and later worked with her at Adams. I remember her as being very sweet and friendly to everyone. She will certainly be missed by many people. May Gods peace be with the entire family.
Karen and Ron Corbin
September 29, 2012
John, Angela and Jamie We are both so sorry about Melody. I remember a particular arrangement of flowers she made while I was working with her and Kathy. It was all white and arranged so beautifully that I can still see it today. I can also remember her when I was at Grammy's and Sam's house visiting with Kathy..your mom was the little sister. I can see her in my heart as the beautiful lady she always was. much love,Aunt Karen
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