James Adams, Jr.

James Chester Adams, Jr., a resident of Jacksonville, VT, passed away April 15, 2018 at the Thompson House Nursing Home in Brattleboro. James was born in South Windham, CT on August 14, 1923 the son of the late James C. and Clara Isabel Allen Adams,attended local schools and was a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy in 1942. James worked as a machine operator for many years and in his earlier years worked for his father in the sawmill in Jacksonville VT. and retired from Kendall Textile Mills in Griswoldville, Ma., March 30, 1986. James served his country as a member of the United States Army Aviation Engineers during WWII. He was also a member of Unity Lodge #89 F&AM serving as Past Master and District Deputy also for the Order of the eastern Star. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Brattleboro and Past Patron of O.E. S. Mayflower Chapter #19 for sixteen years.He recently received his 60 year membership pin for the Unity Lodge and a 50 year membership pin for the OES. James enjoyed walking in the woods and on the local roads and would walk up to 6 miles a day. He was an avid history reader . He cut and processed his own wood on his property for many years. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a dedicated member of the Congregational Church in Jacksonville,and had been a member of the Couples Club and Western Square Dancing Club. James is survived by his wife Shirley Brown Adams of Brattleboro, whom he married June 18, 1949 in Colrain, MA, children Nancy Adams-Lentz and her husband Russell of Pace, FL, Jacqueline Adams-Howes and her husband Jason of Jacksonville, VT and Cheryl Adams-Crawford and her husband Roger of Wilmington, VT, , 5 grandchildren, Julie, Frank, Abigail, Kristy and Matthew. and 9 great grandchildren, Derek , Ryan , Rachel, Nicholas, Casey, Shayne, Ashlyn, Zachary & Elias. He was preceded in death by his grandson Benjamin Birch, and great grandson Dylan Crawford. James was the oldest of 6 siblings and was preceded in death by sisters Claire Derosier, Ruth Brennan, and three brothers, John, Donald and Gilbert Adams. A celebration of the life of James Chester Adams, Jr. will be held Friday May 4, 2018 at 11am at the Jacksonville Community Church. Interment will be private. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire, memorial gifts in James' memory may be made to the Jacksonville Community Church, c/o Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. A celebration of the life of James Chester Adams, Jr. will be held Friday May 4, 2018 at 11am at the Jacksonville Community Church. Interment will be private. There are no visiting hours.