Harold R. Adams

Harold R. Adams 1916-2010 SPRINGFIELD, Harold R. Adams, 93, of Springfield, entered into eternal rest in the loving presence of his family on Saturday, September 4, 2010.  Born in Springfield and a life-long resident, he was the son of the late Henry Adams and Jennie Gregoire.  Harold was a graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School.  He was a retired sales and engineering representative in New England for Kennametal, Inc.  He had also been employed by Hamilton Standard, Precision Engineering, Pratt & Whitney, Shawinigan Resins Corp. and Monsanto. He was an avid sports fan of the Red Sox, New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics. He loved swimming, golf, basketball, baseball, skiing, and skating.  Harold enjoyed cruises, summer vacations on Cape Cod and spending winter in Ft. Myers, FL.  He had attended several churches in Springfield and Ft. Myers and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and the American Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  He served as vice-president of the condominium board in Ft. Myers, FL.  Harold was predeceased by his wife, Verna A. (Kehr) Adams in 1998 and by his sister Lorraine Roche. He is survived by a son, David L. Adams of Springfield; a daughter, Carole Kent and her husband Charles of Kingston, MA; (5) grandchildren, Jeffrey Gonyea and his wife Katie, Gregory Gonyea, Glenn Gonyea, Daniel Adams and his wife Allison, and Bryan Adams; (3) great grandchildren, Aydan, Luke and Logan; his dear friend and companion, Carol Landers of Springfield and many friends and relatives. Calling hours for Harold will be held at the Ratell Funeral Home 200 Main St., Indian Orchard on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Jude Church 221 Main St., Indian Orchard at 11 a.m.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Baystate VNA & Hospice c/o Baystate Health Foundation 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA  01104.