He married Joyce Audrey (LeBeau) Charbonneau on December 6th 1969 in Vergennes, Vermont.
VERGENNES, VT. - Richard "Dick" Kenneth Adams, died peacefully on Friday, August 20th 2013 at the Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, Vt.
Dick was born on August 23rd 1938 at the home of his parents, Lester and Beth (Davis) Adams Sr.
He graduated from Stowe High School in 1956, and went on to attend the University of Vermont for two years, majoring in history.
He married Alva Blanchard in 1959, and they became parents of two daughters.
While living in Stowe, Vt., Dick had an antique shop on Main Street (now the Annex), and later owned and operated a clothing store on the Mountain Road called the Three Green Doors.
At the behest of Dr. and Mrs. Bottamini, through their mutual love of antiques, Dick moved to the City of Vergennes, Vt.
He fell in love with the City, as well as with Joyce Charbonneau, and they married in 1970. Joyce had two daughters.
Together, they owned and operated the Commodore Restaurant in Vergennes, Vt., and Dick operated numerous antique ventures in the City and online.
He gained a remarkable knowledge of antiques while working for Arthur J. Sussell in Philadelphia.
In his adopted hometown of Vergennes, Vt. he shared his knowledge and led many young men to enter the world of antiques and art. His love of antiques continued to the end.
In addition, he was an active archeologist and student of native civilizations. Perhaps more telling of Dick's personality was the generosity with which he shared his time.
He mentored untold youth around the corner table at the Commodore Restaurant, often employing them and counseling them about the trials and tribulations of life.
Dick was also a public servant. He served for many years on the Bixby Library Board of Trustees, volunteering countless hours and helping to organize its vast inventory of historical documents.
In addition, he served for many years on the City Council in Vergennes, Vt. ultimately becoming Mayor of his beloved City in 1993.
Dick also represented his brothers as a member of the Board of Directors of the George F. Adams Company, as well as being a share-holder in the company.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; brother, David; sister, Vickie; Joyce, his wife of 40 years; stepdaughter, Jodi; and his first wife, Alva.
Funeral arrangements by the Brown-McClay Funeral Home on 48 South Maple Street in Vergennes, Vt.
VERGENNES, VT. - Richard "Dick" Kenneth Adams, died peacefully on Friday, August 20th 2013 at the Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, Vt.
Dick was born on August 23rd 1938 at the home of his parents, Lester and Beth (Davis) Adams Sr.
He graduated from Stowe High School in 1956, and went on to attend the University of Vermont for two years, majoring in history.
He married Alva Blanchard in 1959, and they became parents of two daughters.
While living in Stowe, Vt., Dick had an antique shop on Main Street (now the Annex), and later owned and operated a clothing store on the Mountain Road called the Three Green Doors.
At the behest of Dr. and Mrs. Bottamini, through their mutual love of antiques, Dick moved to the City of Vergennes, Vt.
He fell in love with the City, as well as with Joyce Charbonneau, and they married in 1970. Joyce had two daughters.
Together, they owned and operated the Commodore Restaurant in Vergennes, Vt., and Dick operated numerous antique ventures in the City and online.
He gained a remarkable knowledge of antiques while working for Arthur J. Sussell in Philadelphia.
In his adopted hometown of Vergennes, Vt. he shared his knowledge and led many young men to enter the world of antiques and art. His love of antiques continued to the end.
In addition, he was an active archeologist and student of native civilizations. Perhaps more telling of Dick's personality was the generosity with which he shared his time.
He mentored untold youth around the corner table at the Commodore Restaurant, often employing them and counseling them about the trials and tribulations of life.
Dick was also a public servant. He served for many years on the Bixby Library Board of Trustees, volunteering countless hours and helping to organize its vast inventory of historical documents.
In addition, he served for many years on the City Council in Vergennes, Vt. ultimately becoming Mayor of his beloved City in 1993.
Dick also represented his brothers as a member of the Board of Directors of the George F. Adams Company, as well as being a share-holder in the company.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; brother, David; sister, Vickie; Joyce, his wife of 40 years; stepdaughter, Jodi; and his first wife, Alva.
Funeral arrangements by the Brown-McClay Funeral Home on 48 South Maple Street in Vergennes, Vt.
He married Joyce Audrey (LeBeau) Charbonneau on December 6th 1969 in Vergennes, Vermont.
VERGENNES, VT. - Richard "Dick" Kenneth Adams, died peacefully on Friday, August 20th 2013 at the Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, Vt.
Dick was born on August 23rd 1938 at the home of his parents, Lester and Beth (Davis) Adams Sr.
He graduated from Stowe High School in 1956, and went on to attend the University of Vermont for two years, majoring in history.
He married Alva Blanchard in 1959, and they became parents of two daughters.
While living in Stowe, Vt., Dick had an antique shop on Main Street (now the Annex), and later owned and operated a clothing store on the Mountain Road called the Three Green Doors.
At the behest of Dr. and Mrs. Bottamini, through their mutual love of antiques, Dick moved to the City of Vergennes, Vt.
He fell in love with the City, as well as with Joyce Charbonneau, and they married in 1970. Joyce had two daughters.
Together, they owned and operated the Commodore Restaurant in Vergennes, Vt., and Dick operated numerous antique ventures in the City and online.
He gained a remarkable knowledge of antiques while working for Arthur J. Sussell in Philadelphia.
In his adopted hometown of Vergennes, Vt. he shared his knowledge and led many young men to enter the world of antiques and art. His love of antiques continued to the end.
In addition, he was an active archeologist and student of native civilizations. Perhaps more telling of Dick's personality was the generosity with which he shared his time.
He mentored untold youth around the corner table at the Commodore Restaurant, often employing them and counseling them about the trials and tribulations of life.
Dick was also a public servant. He served for many years on the Bixby Library Board of Trustees, volunteering countless hours and helping to organize its vast inventory of historical documents.
In addition, he served for many years on the City Council in Vergennes, Vt. ultimately becoming Mayor of his beloved City in 1993.
Dick also represented his brothers as a member of the Board of Directors of the George F. Adams Company, as well as being a share-holder in the company.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; brother, David; sister, Vickie; Joyce, his wife of 40 years; stepdaughter, Jodi; and his first wife, Alva.
Funeral arrangements by the Brown-McClay Funeral Home on 48 South Maple Street in Vergennes, Vt.
VERGENNES, VT. - Richard "Dick" Kenneth Adams, died peacefully on Friday, August 20th 2013 at the Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, Vt.
Dick was born on August 23rd 1938 at the home of his parents, Lester and Beth (Davis) Adams Sr.
He graduated from Stowe High School in 1956, and went on to attend the University of Vermont for two years, majoring in history.
He married Alva Blanchard in 1959, and they became parents of two daughters.
While living in Stowe, Vt., Dick had an antique shop on Main Street (now the Annex), and later owned and operated a clothing store on the Mountain Road called the Three Green Doors.
At the behest of Dr. and Mrs. Bottamini, through their mutual love of antiques, Dick moved to the City of Vergennes, Vt.
He fell in love with the City, as well as with Joyce Charbonneau, and they married in 1970. Joyce had two daughters.
Together, they owned and operated the Commodore Restaurant in Vergennes, Vt., and Dick operated numerous antique ventures in the City and online.
He gained a remarkable knowledge of antiques while working for Arthur J. Sussell in Philadelphia.
In his adopted hometown of Vergennes, Vt. he shared his knowledge and led many young men to enter the world of antiques and art. His love of antiques continued to the end.
In addition, he was an active archeologist and student of native civilizations. Perhaps more telling of Dick's personality was the generosity with which he shared his time.
He mentored untold youth around the corner table at the Commodore Restaurant, often employing them and counseling them about the trials and tribulations of life.
Dick was also a public servant. He served for many years on the Bixby Library Board of Trustees, volunteering countless hours and helping to organize its vast inventory of historical documents.
In addition, he served for many years on the City Council in Vergennes, Vt. ultimately becoming Mayor of his beloved City in 1993.
Dick also represented his brothers as a member of the Board of Directors of the George F. Adams Company, as well as being a share-holder in the company.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; brother, David; sister, Vickie; Joyce, his wife of 40 years; stepdaughter, Jodi; and his first wife, Alva.
Funeral arrangements by the Brown-McClay Funeral Home on 48 South Maple Street in Vergennes, Vt.
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