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Gilbert Adams Obituary
CENTER OSSIPEE -- Gilbert C. Adams Sr., 97, of Hodgdon Shore Road, died Aug. 28, 2008, at Mount View Nursing Home, Ossipee.
He was born March 6, 1911, in Newton, Mass., to Kilburn and Elizabeth (Gilbert) Adams. He lived in Reading, Mass., most of his life.
He was a 1929 graduate of Newton High School and attended Bates College.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on board the USS Hinsdale at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
He worked for Boston Edison Co. for 45 years. He moved to Center Ossipee in 2005. He was a member of Good Shepard Church in Reading, Mass.
Following his retirement from Boston Edison, he enjoyed ice skating,which he did several days a week until age 90.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia (Proctor) Adams, in 2002.
Family members include two sons, Gilbert C. Adams Jr. of Center Ossipee, and George K. Adams of Barrington; one daughter, Nancy V. Orozco of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lord Funeral Home, Rte, 28, Wolfeboro. Interment will be in Newton Cemetery, Newton, Mass., at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Good Shepard, 95 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867 or Ossipee Concerned Citizens, PO Box 426, Center Ossipee 03814.
Memories and Condolences
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Donna Polofsky
August 24, 2009
Dearest Mr. Adams, I never got to tell you that you were one of my heroes as was your beautiful wife. Thank you for putting up with me as a teenager. The trips to Fort Ticonderoga and the times spent in Westerly are among some of my best memories.
You were a man of honor, a man of commitment to your family that set a great example for those around you.
I was sad to learn of your passing. I'll always think of you being on Locust Street.
Lee Hancock
December 27, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Adams passing. I remember him as an every Sunday regular at the church and marvelled at how active he stayed for a man who was getting up in years. When Bill and I moved up to Wolfeboro and Gilbert moved up to Ossipee it would have been nice to have kept in touch but Bill's health didn't really allow for that.
Gilbert was a wonderful gentleman and I know that he will be missed by everyone. My thoughts are with you.
Rose Lauria
August 29, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Gil's passing, we were neighrs for many years. Gil was always such a treat with his words of wisdom for the garden. I still remember walking into that basement, how organized and spotless it was. The mornings I would chat with him after he had finished skating...which I think he continued well into his eighties??? He was a very sweet man and I am so sorry for your loss.
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