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Matthew Adams Obituary

PORTLAND, Ore. - Matthew Brien Adams 39, of Portland, Oregon formerly of Hamden passed away in MidState Medical Center, Meriden Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.

He was the beloved son of Spencer E. and Linda (Moran) Adams, Jr., of Meriden; loving brother of Spencer E. Adams, III, his wife, Jennifer, of Portland, Ore.; uncle of Rosella and Frances Adams. He was also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Matt was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Calling hours are Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA. 02231-7005.

www.siskbrothers.com

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Published by The Record-Journal on Nov. 7, 2012.

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Tara Lynch Wilcox

November 15, 2012

Dear Skip, Linda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always keep treasured memories of good times spent with Matt and your family close to my heart.

November 14, 2012

Dear Linda and Spence,
We were all so sorry to hear about Matthew. Please know that you and your whole family are in our thoughts during this terribly difficult time.
With much love,
Lynn, GR, Joshua and Aaron Noffsinger

John & Anna Vecellio

November 9, 2012

Skip & Linda,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

November 9, 2012

Dear Linda and Skip. Our heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of Matthew. We hope that memories of good times past will keep him alive in your hearts forever. Love and Prayers, Annie & Kurt Lessenger

American Heart Association

November 8, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Peter Grossi

November 8, 2012

I am so sorry to hear such news, my old friend. Though I have not seen you in many years, I will miss you greatly. Thinking of knowing you in my childhood will always make me smile. Rest in peace, Matt. My condolences to you, Mr & Mrs Adams and Spencer.

November 7, 2012

Linda & Skip, Didn't have the opportunity to know your son, but sure he was just as wonderful as the both of you. Keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason, Nancy, Jalen, Javon & Jordan Malone

Lenny Lye

November 7, 2012

Rest in Peace my old friend...May God give your family strength and peace in the coming days.

November 7, 2012

Linda and Skip,
Can't begin to express my feelings. My heart goes out to you and my prayers.
The memories of New Rd. will always be in my heart and mind.
Love you all
Chuckie

Seamus Walsh

November 6, 2012

A pleasure to know you and call you my friend Matt, many fond memories,

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