BUXTON- Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Carl H. Adams died peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, in Buxton, Maine at the age of 89. Carl was born on April 14, 1934, in Berlin, Vermont to Leona Martell and Arthur Adams.
Carl grew up in Perkinsville, VT. where he also attended School. At the age of 17, Carl joined the Navy where he sailed the globe for 10 years. After his stint in the Navy, Carl returned to VT. where he met and married Rita Cook. Their marriage lasted 60 years. Carl & Rita moved to Maine in the early sixties where they built a great life. Carl was employed and worked at Lady Pepperell in Biddeford Maine for 30 years and later in life worked for Napa delivering parts for 14 years. He retired at the age of 85.
Carl was a lifelong lover of the woods and the outdoors. He loved the yearly drawing of the moose hunt for Maine and was able to participate in the moose hunt several times with friends and family. Carl was a lifelong member of the Kora Shriners of Lewiston and Buxton Masonic Lodge # 115.
Carl is survived by his wife Rita Adams, children Stephen Adams, Veronica Bouley, Tina Adams, Rena Rahill along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carl is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephew, Sister-In-Law Marge Childs, Sister Shirley Jean and Virginia Perantoni & Brother Verne Adams.
A church service to be held at noon on May 3rd, 2024, at Faith Chapel Church, 46 Cleveland St. Saco, ME. 04072. A graveside service will follow the church service with Masonic and Navy Honors at 2:00 PM at South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Road, Buxton, ME 04093. A reception to follow at Carl & Rita’s home, 228 Lord Road, Buxton, Maine. All are welcome to attend and celebrate.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Seeds of Hope Charity, 35 South St., Biddeford, Maine 04005 (seedsofhope4me.org)
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com
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