Kenneth H. Adams

December 6, 1948 - August 12, 2012

LEWISTON - Kenneth (Ken) Hayden Adams passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1948 to J. Wesley and Marie Adams. Ken was a very proud and devoted grandfather of two: Alexandria Cecilia (Ceci) Adams and Matthew Hayden Adams. He shared his love of animals with his grandchildren and encouraged them to pursue their passions. Ken never forgot a birthday or holiday and would surprise his grandkids with care packages from Maine. His son Erik and daughter-in-law Roseann will miss him dearly and wish that the distance between California and Maine was not so great that they could have spent more time with their father. Ken was a Vietnam veteran and served in the US Air Force. Following his military service, he became an expert in automobile repair and restoration - his preference being Corvettes. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid lover of all animals, especially wildlife. Ken enjoyed working with his nephew Travis on Travis’s racecar at Oxford Plains Speedway. He also spent quality time with his nephew Tyler providing encouragement and nurturing that is a part of Tyler’s success as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps. Ken is survived by his father J. Wesley Adams of Auburn; son Erik Hayden and his wife Roseann of Irvine, CA; grandchildren Ceci and Matthew of Irvine, CA; sister Marianne Snow of New Gloucester; sister Kay and her husband Russ Doucette of Scarborough; sister-in-law Connie Adams of Canton; nephew Travis Adams, his wife Becky and their sons Austin and Brayden of Canton; niece Erica Snow of New Gloucester; nephew Corporal Tyler Snow, Cherry Point, North Carolina; longtime beloved companion Sara Therriault of Auburn, and many friends. Ken is pre-deceased by his mother Marie Adams and brother Don Adams. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com ADAMS died in Lewiston August 12, 2012, Mr. Kenneth H. Adams age 63 years a resident of Lewiston. Memorial services honoring Ken's life will be held SATURDAY September 8th 11:00AM at the funeral home. Committal with military honors to follow at Gracelawn Memorial park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, Maine 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday September 7th 6-8PM at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449