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Rev. James W. Adam, 71, of Reading, who passed away at 4:54 AM, Monday, October 17th, while in the company of family members at his residence, also served the United Reformed Church, Needham Market, Suffolk, England.
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Robin Pasquarello
April 7, 2024
I grew up in Skippack living next door to the church. Rev Adam was such a great guy! I used to dog sit his dog, Kelf when he went on vacation, funny stories with that.
Rev Adam also confirmed me, married me and baptized my son. Many fond memories of him and our church.
Gale Kramer-Beck
November 14, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He and I went to school together from Elementary School (Oakbrook) through high school. We were good friends and always competing for good grades throughout school. In fact I went to the senior prom with him. I last saw him at our 50th high school reunion in 2006. We lost contact through the years, but I am sure he will be missed by many. My condolences to his wife and his twin, Jean.
Gale Kramer Beck, Petersburg, VA
Jennifer
October 21, 2011
Saddened by the lost of Rev. Adam. He officiated my wedding at Epler's in 2002 and the baptisim of my 1st son. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Susan Houff
October 21, 2011
I grew up in Skippack and Rev. Adam was one of the best pastors that I've ever known... I lost my mother when I was young and he was with her at Montgomery Hospital as often as could to be with her and pray with her. He remembered me years later and came all the way from Reading to Exton to officiate my marriage me back in 1993. He holds a very special place in my heart. I am glad to know he's now an angel...
October 20, 2011
"My deepest sympathy to the family. I met James when he was a pastor at Berks Heim. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. GOD BLESS " Donna(Reading, PA )
Tina Fisher
October 20, 2011
Mrs. Adam,
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. I loved listening to him in church and am truly sorry that I haven't been there in awhile. Please accept my sincere condolences.
October 20, 2011
May you be comforted during this time of grief and pain.
“He is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.” (Psalms 147: 3)
October 20, 2011
Reading Luke 7:11-17 can provide comfort to your family.
October 20, 2011
Dear Ruth,Sorry to have read about Jim.I enjoyed being in your company,going on a cruise with you folks and other times.My deepest
smypathy to you,remember all the good times you had together.Peace
and God Bless. Shirley Ludwig
October 20, 2011
Hi Mrs. Adam,
I received a call from a member this morning telling me that your husband had passed away. My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.
It will be on our prayer sheet this week. Sincerely, Barbara Franckowiak (a friend of your mom's)
Linda Stouch
October 20, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Reverand Adam in June 2009 when he officiated at my daughter's wedding when he was in Reading. She married into a family who had a history with Reverand Adam when he was in the Skippack area. Reverand Adam welcomed us into his "family" and performed the baptism of our granddaughter in May 2011 when he was in Wernersville. I was priviledged to know him, even for a short time. May he rest in peace.
Jacob Brown
October 19, 2011
Ruth,
So sorry to of "the Rev's" passing. I think about you guys often, and was just thinking last week that I should stop in to see you the next time I visit my mom around the corner from you so that you can meet my wonderful wife and step-son.
I hope that it comforts you to know that he is now at peace, with God, and cancer-free.
October 19, 2011
The hospice staff and volunteers of Berks Visiting Nurse Association offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of James Adam.
Scott Earley
October 19, 2011
Grief can be so difficult, but our special memories can help us cope. I feel blessed to have sung in St. Paul's choir a couple of times. Remembering Jim and Ruth today and always.
Britta/Carl Mitchell
October 19, 2011
Jim was one of our best and dearest friends. We met about 42 years ago when he was at Barnesville and we were in Mahanoy City. We have many wonderful memories of him, the best being when he married his love, Ruth. We had wonderful conversations - liturgical and otherwise. He was a kind, peaceful, loving man. We will never forget him. Love and prayers go out to Ruth and his family. God bless.
Joan Jones
October 19, 2011
Jim was very dear to my parents, Rev. George and Gertrude Carvell; and I remember some very spirit-filled gatherings with Jim and Ruth and other friends. Jim also graduated from Reading High School the same year as my brother George. Such connections will never be lost, but will remain dear to my heart. Blessings, love, and peace, Jim, and special thoughts and prayers for Ruth. -Rev. Joan Carvell Jones, Chaplain, Emmaus Homes, St. Charles, MO.
Nan & Garrett Burch
October 19, 2011
Our most sincere condolences go out to Ruth. It doesn't seem possible that almost 27 years have passed since Jim married us at Trinity U.C.C. in Skippack. He will be greatly missed.
Sam Koons
October 19, 2011
News of Jim's death leaves me sad beyond words. He was a dear friend and fellow chaplain at Berks Heim, and I will greatly miss his smile and the joy that went everywhere with him.
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