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David Adams Obituary
He was a 1988 graduate of Robert E. Fitch High School, Groton. David was employed for a number of years at Bradlees in Groton, and later retired from the Naval Submarine Base Commissary store. David was a past member of the Poquonnock Bridge Volunteer Fire Department, where he earned the nickname, "the Dude." He loved a good fire truck ride.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister Dana Parfitt (John); nephews, Tim Parfitt and James (Rose) Parfitt; niece Erin Gordon (Calvin); great-niece Onastasha Parfitt; and great-nephew Owin Parfitt. He is predeceased by his father; and sister Pamela E. Adams.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street, Groton. His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Bishop Seabury Anglican Church, 6 Hurlbutt Road, Gales Ferry. Burial will follow in Smith Lake Cemetery in Groton. Please visit www.byles.com for directions or to sign the guestbook.
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Kenneth Kelly
February 26, 2023
RIP David, you were a great guy and good freind to Elizabeth
Ken kelly
March 3, 2022
Our sincere condolences and prayers, David was a good soul, God bless him!
Randy Morton
March 8, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with David at the Commissary for 15 years, we became close and i see as another member of my family, we had some great times then, i was sad to see him go then and I'm definitely sad to see him go now, I'm gonna miss you brother live always Randy Morton.
Susan Whitman
March 6, 2020
So sorry to hear of David's passing,sending prayers and condolences to family and friends ,
Frank and Susan Whitman
Sandy Harrison
March 6, 2020
Dana and John I am so sorry for your loss. David was such a happy man always smiling and helpful and willing to help at church wherever he could. I will miss him.
Dave Welch
March 5, 2020
Dude,
It was with great pleasure having known you and sharing some great times at the fire house. I have a lot of fantastic memories of my time as a volunteer at PBVFD and most of them included you. You were always on the scene ready and willing to help, support and keep our spirits up. For all the simple ways you shared your support and kindness, I would like to simply say; Thanks and let you know that I will always remember you in kind thoughts and prayers.
Rest In Peace my friend.
March 5, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
Dan Kupisz
March 5, 2020
David Adam's Always been there for us and he love been at UCP Of Eastern Ct. and been loved by his family and Friends he Always been our Hearts and prayers to him. He is a close friend to us and a neighbor. He Loves the Patriots and Red Sox he is a wonderful friend and almost like a brother to me. he Always. Been there us when we need him Rest and Peace my friend.
Dan Kupisz
Stan &
March 4, 2020
Dave, you will be missed a lot. You were a great friend. Diane and I always enjoyed talking with you at the commissary while working. Our condolences to your family.
Nikkie Morrison
March 4, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Scott Daniels
March 4, 2020
Dave always had a smile on his face and was a happy person.Last time we were together this past Christmas Gary, Carol, Ryan , and myself with Dave had plenty of laughs. R.I.P. my brother.
March 4, 2020
you will be miss you david roger @ Penelope brown
Phil Sutton
March 4, 2020
Dana and family, I am so sorry to hear of Davids passing. He was such a wonderful guy, knowing what to say in every situation. He helped everyone around him to be a better person, including me. We shared that Patriots thing. But he was especially proud of his accomplishments and for his family. He always shared all the family pictures whenever we got together. I feel so very blessed to have known David.
Lynn Ducharme
March 4, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fay Reid
March 4, 2020
David, my heart is heavy and sad today, but I have4 peace knowing you're in a beautiful place with your Dad, sister and two grandmothers. You were always a kind and gentle soul, always with a smile and funny wit. As a child you indured many surgeries, always with the best physycians your Mom and Dad could find. Later, as a teen, Dana and John, so lovenly brought you to live with them and gave you the best life possible, no matter the sacrifices. you always had so much love around you because you showed so much care and love for everyone. You were a shining example, in your innocent way, for all you ever encountered to follow. Living away, I never got to see you a lot, but I can still hear you greeting me with hey Aunt Fay! I remember all the good fun times we all shared through the years.I love you David, rest in peace.
All my love,
Aunt Fay
March 4, 2020
My heart is heavy and sad today David, but I have peace knowing you are in a beautiful place and with your Dad and two grandmothers. They loved you so much. You were such a kind and gentle soul, always happy with a smile and quick wit. I can still hear you saying hey Aunt Fay! You indured many surgeries as a child, always with the best care your Mom and Dad could get for you. Then as a teen Dana and John bringing you to live with them, you've had the very best life possible. They made sure of that, no matter the sacrifices. So much love was always around you because you showed so much love and sincere care to everyone. You were a perfect shining example, in your innocent way, for all who knew you to follow. Living away, I haven't got to spend much time with you, but remember the good times when I did. I love you David, Rest In Peace.
Aunt Fay Reid
Della Montgomery
March 4, 2020
So sorry to hear this.
My condolences to his family.
Brian Kennedy
March 4, 2020
Dave you will be sorely missed. You were a class act in every way. The angels have you now. Rest in Peace Brother!
Kim Coughlin
March 4, 2020
I will always remember when I first met David.. always smiling and proud to be out on his own. We shared a love of the Patriots and whenever I watch them I will think of him. May he Rest In Peace.. my thoughts and prayers for all of you.
John Stanford
March 4, 2020
David was a great guy and always had a smile on his face and always could bring a smile to you !! R.I.P Dude
Debbie Field
March 4, 2020
Thoughts and prayers with the family. He will be sadly missed
Tish Hayes
March 3, 2020
David, you were a wonderful soul and you shall be greatly missed. You were a great 'Angel Teacher 'to so many of us and I thank you for that! With your gifts, you were able to teach us about patience, about tolerance, about compassion and understanding, about forgiveness and most importantly, about love. Please know just how many of us, did so love you David.
Thank you for coming into our world and making it that much brighter!! You will indeed be greatly missed. Until we meet again David, enjoy your new heavenly life..
And, to the family, you have my most sincere condolences. You all rose to the occasion and gave David his "Best life". I applaud you for the unwavering support you always offered David, for all the sacrifices you had to have made for David trying to ensure his health, happiness and well being , and, for all the love you showed him. He was raised well and was a true kind and gentle man. In Love and Prayers, Tish Hayes
Elizabeth Kelly
March 3, 2020
You will be missed by all your wonderful family and friends Sarah we are sorry for your loss loved Liz and Dan you will always a Happy Spirit and really loves you so much thank you for being there for us
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