Thomas Adams

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Ilion Thomas C. Adams Sr., 67, of Seventh Ave. in Ilion passed away unexpectedly at home, on Sunday February 27, 2011. Tom was born on February 28, 1943 in Herkimer the son of the late Donald B. and Isabel (Pettit) Adams. He was educated in St. Frances De Sales School and graduated from Herkimer High School. On October 8, 1966 Tom married the former Joyce Brewer in Herkimer. Tom was employed with MDS, Hamilton Digital and most recently as a production manager with Herkimer Industries, retiring four years ago. Tom's love and passion was scouting having been involved with the Boy Scouts for over 50 years. Tom earned Eagle Scout and the Silver Beaver Award and was every active in the Diamond District Revolutionary Trails Council. Tom is survived by his loving wife Joyce; a son Thomas Jr. and his wife Kelly of Frankfort; a daughter Pamela and her husband Tom Rudd of Lexington KY; his sisters Nancy Bozogian of Syracuse, Jean and her husband Tom O'Connell and Judy and her husband John Higgins all of Herkimer; two brothers Ted Adams of FL and John Adams of Herkimer; his mother in law Helen Brewer of Ilion as well as five granddaughters and a grandson, he also leaves several nieces and nephews. Tom is predeceased by two brothers, Donald Jr. and Robert. A memorial mass, for Tom, will be held on Thursday March 3, 2011 at 10 am, at the Church of The Annunciation in Ilion, The Very Reverend Anthony Barratt will officiate, assisted by Deacon James Bower. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer, in the spring. Friends may call on Wednesday March 2, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, envelopes are available at the funeral home. On line condolences may be left by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com.
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