Obituary for Bruce Adams
KENNEBUNKPORT
Bruce E. Adams, a lifetime resident of Kennebunkport, passed away in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 28, 2022 following a long illness.
Bruce was born on March 3, 1944 at Biddeford Hospital, the son of Donald Adams and Velda Gavin Adams. Bruce started first grade in the one room School House on North Street and graduated from Kennebunk High School. Bruce was one the first students enrolled in the building program at the high school. Upon graduation he began his career as a builder and carpenter. He was a craftsman his entire life, building custom homes for residents starting in the sixties and continuing until his retirement in 2018.
Bruce was always active in his hometown. He was a member of Arundel Lodge #76, AF and AM and a former member of Village Fire Department. Bruce was a huge car racing fan. He spent his free time tending his property on North Street. He loved being outside with countless projects always going around the farm. He also enjoyed travelling, particularly when he took family vacations,
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Grace Palano Adams and his sons Brett and Michael Adams. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jack Palano, sisters-in-law Kathy Ray and Kim Palano, nephews JJ Palano and Bradford Adams and nieces Katie Palano, Sarah Adams O’Neal and Emily Adams.
Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Donald and Velda Gavin Adams and his brother Wayne Adams.
Visiting hours will be held from 11am – 1pm on Saturday October 22, 2022, followed by a Masonic Memorial Service. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine. Interment will be at Arundel Cemetery.
Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Kennebunkport Fire Department, POB 505, Kennebunkport, Maine.
To leave a message of condolence, please visit Bruce’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. Kennebunk.
Bruce E. Adams, a lifetime resident of Kennebunkport, passed away in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 28, 2022 following a long illness.
Bruce was born on March 3, 1944 at Biddeford Hospital, the son of Donald Adams and Velda Gavin Adams. Bruce started first grade in the one room School House on North Street and graduated from Kennebunk High School. Bruce was one the first students enrolled in the building program at the high school. Upon graduation he began his career as a builder and carpenter. He was a craftsman his entire life, building custom homes for residents starting in the sixties and continuing until his retirement in 2018.
Bruce was always active in his hometown. He was a member of Arundel Lodge #76, AF and AM and a former member of Village Fire Department. Bruce was a huge car racing fan. He spent his free time tending his property on North Street. He loved being outside with countless projects always going around the farm. He also enjoyed travelling, particularly when he took family vacations,
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Grace Palano Adams and his sons Brett and Michael Adams. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jack Palano, sisters-in-law Kathy Ray and Kim Palano, nephews JJ Palano and Bradford Adams and nieces Katie Palano, Sarah Adams O’Neal and Emily Adams.
Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Donald and Velda Gavin Adams and his brother Wayne Adams.
Visiting hours will be held from 11am – 1pm on Saturday October 22, 2022, followed by a Masonic Memorial Service. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine. Interment will be at Arundel Cemetery.
Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Kennebunkport Fire Department, POB 505, Kennebunkport, Maine.
To leave a message of condolence, please visit Bruce’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. Kennebunk.