1975
Joshua
2014
Joshua Adams
September 17, 1975 — December 3, 2014
FRANKLIN - Joshua J. Adams, age 39, passed away Wednesday December 3, 2014 surrounded by his family at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington following a courageous battle with cancer that he faced with amazing grace and humor.
He was born September 17, 1975 in St. Albans the son of Carroll & Beverly (Cannon) Adams.
Josh was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1995 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School. He was employed as a carpenter most of his adult life, a vocation that he truly loved. He also enjoyed playing guitar which was a passion of his that he was passing along to his son, Owen. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear him play was truly blessed. Owen was the greatest achievement of his life and Josh cherished his time spent with him. Josh will be remembered for his great sense of humor, captivating and contagious smile that lit up any room. He was high spirited with a kind gentle soul. Josh had a very diverse group of friends of all ages and all walks of life. He never met a stranger and was always there for anyone with a helping hand.
He is survived by his son, Owen Adams of Sheldon; his parents, Beverly Susie Adams of Richford and Carroll Jed Adams of Franklin; his siblings, Jeremy Adams of Ferrisburgh, Travis Adams and his wife Amy of Franklin, Jerod Adams and his Fianc, Trish Foote of Berkshire, and Rebekah Adams of Franklin; his nieces and nephews, Bridgette, Kristina, Gracey, Emily, Brady & Wyatt; his special friend, Lisa Holappa of Winooski; the mother of his son, Jamie Whitehead of Sheldon; many aunts, uncles & cousins.
A memorial service will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Rev. Jason McConnell officiating. Interment will be held next spring in the Sheldon Village Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 4-7 PM at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joshs memory may be made to the Owen Adams Fund, C/O Jamie Whitehead, 68 Rice Hill Road, Franklin, VT 05457.
He was born September 17, 1975 in St. Albans the son of Carroll & Beverly (Cannon) Adams.
Josh was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1995 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School. He was employed as a carpenter most of his adult life, a vocation that he truly loved. He also enjoyed playing guitar which was a passion of his that he was passing along to his son, Owen. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear him play was truly blessed. Owen was the greatest achievement of his life and Josh cherished his time spent with him. Josh will be remembered for his great sense of humor, captivating and contagious smile that lit up any room. He was high spirited with a kind gentle soul. Josh had a very diverse group of friends of all ages and all walks of life. He never met a stranger and was always there for anyone with a helping hand.
He is survived by his son, Owen Adams of Sheldon; his parents, Beverly Susie Adams of Richford and Carroll Jed Adams of Franklin; his siblings, Jeremy Adams of Ferrisburgh, Travis Adams and his wife Amy of Franklin, Jerod Adams and his Fianc, Trish Foote of Berkshire, and Rebekah Adams of Franklin; his nieces and nephews, Bridgette, Kristina, Gracey, Emily, Brady & Wyatt; his special friend, Lisa Holappa of Winooski; the mother of his son, Jamie Whitehead of Sheldon; many aunts, uncles & cousins.
A memorial service will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Rev. Jason McConnell officiating. Interment will be held next spring in the Sheldon Village Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 4-7 PM at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joshs memory may be made to the Owen Adams Fund, C/O Jamie Whitehead, 68 Rice Hill Road, Franklin, VT 05457.
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Sunday, December 7, 2014
4:00 - 7:00 pm
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Monday, December 8, 2014
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