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Bruce E. Adams Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1962
Date of Passing Sep 28, 2022
About Bruce E. Adams, a lifetime resident of Kennebunkport, passed away in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 28, 2022 following a long illness.

Bruce was born on March 3, 1944 at Biddeford Hospital, the son of Donald Adams and Velda Gavin Adams. Bruce started first grade in the one room School House on North Street and graduated from Kennebunk High School. Bruce was one the first students enrolled in the building program at the high school. Upon graduation he began his career as a builder and carpenter. He was a craftsman his entire life, building custom homes for residents starting in the sixties and continuing until his retirement in 2018.
Bruce was always active in his hometown. He was a member of Arundel Lodge #76, AF and AM and a former member of Village Fire Department. Bruce was a huge car racing fan. He spent his free time tending his property on North Street. He loved being outside with countless projects always going around the farm. He also enjoyed travelling, particularly when he took family vacations,
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Grace Palano Adams and his sons Brett and Michael Adams. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jack Palano, sisters-in-law Kathy Ray and Kim Palano, nephews JJ Palano and Bradford Adams and nieces Katie Palano, Sarah Adams O’Neal and Emily Adams.
Bruce is predeceased by his parents, Donald and Velda Gavin Adams and his brother Wayne Adams.
Bruce E. Adams