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Terrence Collins "Terry" Adlard

1923 - 2008

BORN

1923

DIED

2008

Terrence Adlard Obituary

Terrence "Terry" Collins Adlard, 84, of Ventura died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, after a brief illness.

Terry was born Nov. 6, 1923, in Rocky Mountain House in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and had been a Ventura County resident for 53 years. He was a self-employed insurance adjuster, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and dearly loved animals.

Terry is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Dorothy Adlard of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Fred Pierce of Salem, Ore.; sister-in-law, Nadine Churchill of Ventura; dear friend, Ruth Gagne of Ventura; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and cousins.

In May 2005, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Guyula.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), online at http://www.aspca.org or by calling 800-628-0028; or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home and Crematory, Ventura.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ventura County Star from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, 2008.

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Laurie Dutry

February 25, 2008

Hey Sis,
I continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I wish I could be there with you.
I love you both very much

Bob and Claudia Morrison

February 23, 2008

What a very nice man. We enjoyed the times we spent with you and Guyula. I know all of your Mid-Week Wanderers will miss you as much as we do.

Roger Fulton

February 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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