Donald L. Adams

Canton – Donald L. Adams, 84, died on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home where he had been a resident since May of 2016.

Don is survived by his children, Stephen (Lynn) Adams of Lakeland, FL.; John (Mary) Adams of Tampa, FL.; Susan (Keith) Caswell of Madrid; by a niece and nephew, Carolyn and Stewart Underwood of Stratton, VT; his former spouse and caregiver, Cindy Adams of Potsdam and several grand and great-grandchildren.

Don is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Madeline Brazer, and his first wife and mother of the children, Joanne (Rockey) Adams.

Don was born August 29, 1932 in Ogdensburg, the son of Harold and Amy (Perry) Adams. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1950. On April 27, 1951, Don enlisted with the US Air Force, serving four years prior to being Honorably Discharged on April 12, 1955. Following his discharge, Don began working for New York Telephone where he was a cable splicer and Test Desk Technician, retiring in 1986.

Don enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially fishing on the St. Lawrence River. He was a member of the Hanson Pond Hunting Club of Tupper Lake.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the United Helpers Nursing Home, 205 State Street Road; Canton, NY 13617 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley; 6805 US Highway 11; Canton, New York 13676. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are being made for burial on the family plot in Stratton, Vermont.

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