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Cecilia E. Adams, 103

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mrs. Cecilia "Ceil" Evelyn (Martin) Adams, 103, of Wells Avenue, North Adams, Mass., passed away on January 10, 2018, at North Adams Commons, where she had resided since March 2015.

She was born in Manchester, Vt., on July 14, 1914, daughter of the late William and Matilde (Desormeaux) Martin. She attended schools in Bennington and moved to Williamstown when she married her husband, John Francis Adams, on May 26, 1938. He predeceased her on September 23, 1978.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Adams, with whom she shared her home; her nieces, Holly Martin Atherton of Pownal, Vt., Jean Marie Patenaude of North Bennington, Vt., and Joan Pinsonneault of Bennington, Vt.; as well as her nephew, William Martin of Shaftsbury, Vt.

She was predeceased by a sister, Constance Martin; two brothers, William "Ike" Martin and Lawrence "Larry" Martin; a niece, Mary Ellen Mattison; and a nephew, Ronald Martin.

Ceil worked at various restaurants in Bennington prior to her marriage. She was employed at Sprague Electric in the mid to late 1960s after which she worked at Excelsior Printing until her retirement in 1984. Ceil was a fabulous cook and baker who loved gardening and shoveling snow. She regretfully gave up the latter at the age of 92 due to balance issues. Ceil was also an enthusiastic cribbage player known by those who she regularly trounced as "the cribbage queen."

Ceil kept her mind, health and sense of humor until the very end. She was beloved by her family and her many friends, young and old, and her generosity and compassion knew no limits.

Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Cecilia E. Adams will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams. Burial will follow in the Southview Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main St., North Adams, are Monday, January 15, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in Pittsfield, Mass., or the Second Chance Animal Center in Shaftsbury, Vt.

 


Obituary Provided By: Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals

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Ceil was an angel on earth. Her smile and sense of humor brighten any room. She was a person you always wanted to around. She made you feel happy . I will miss you Ceil . take your angel wings and soar to the heavens and take your place along the other angels❤️😇 Condolences to Mary Janeand family💕
from: Terri Belinion: 01-16-2018

Every Now And Then The Good Lord Gives Us A Person Who Is A Joy To Be Around. Celle Was One Of God's Gifts To Us.
from: BRUCE NAVOMon: 01-16-2018

Ill miss you Ceil,my best friend whom I loved.
from: Virginia Boucheron: 01-14-2018

I'm sending you and your family, my deepest sympathies and prayers in this time of need.
from: Linda Carlowon: 01-13-2018

Mary Jane, So sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom. I know how devoted you were to her,and how well you cared for her !May your many great memories of her over the years , help to sustain you through this most difficult time !!
from: Dale (Brassard ) Cookison: 01-12-2018

What a great lady. She was one off a kind. Her knowledge of the pass and present was not lost her humor is what I will miss about her. She was a great friend to my Aunt Peg9BRB
from: Nanette schmidt on: 01-12-2018

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