Herbert "Herbi" R. Adams

Portland-Herbert "Herbi" R. Adams, age 87, of Wolcott Street, Portland a 35 year employee for the City of Portland Parks Department died Sunday morning at Maine Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in Portland a son of Frederick and Minnie E. Batchelder Adams where he attended local schools. Herbert would enlist into the US Army in 1943 where he served with the 7th Army, 438th Div, 6 Battery D with invasion of Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes, Northern France & Central Europe. His unit was involved in the liberation of the Nordhousinger Concentration Camp.

Herbert was employed by the City of Portland for 35 years in the Park & Recreation Department where he was the supervisor at Evergreen Cemetery until his retirement in 1987. Herbert always took pride in the cemetery grounds. Even after his retirement he would visit the cemetery on a weekly basis to feed the birds while enjoying the serenity of the surroundings.

He enjoyed day trips to Kennebunk, Ogunquit, and Wells Beach. His garden was also a special place for him to grow his tomatoes. He also enjoyed taking walks at the Maine Mall with his wife 3 days a week where he enjoyed meeting many friends.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Roxanne M. Adams who died in 1974, 6 Brother's; Ralph, Gene, Walter, Albert, Fred and Robert Adams, his 3 Sisters; Jessie and Glady's Norberg, Daisy Ashley Collard.

He leaves his wife of 62 years Louise M. (Gray) Adams of Portland, his brother-in-law Howard and his wife Marjorie Gray of Scarborough. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Wednesday March 23, 2011 at 11am at Evergreen Cemetery, Portland (Please meet at the Cemetery Office for escort to the site.) Miltary honors will take place at the service.

Immediately following the service all are invited to greet the family at Keeley's Banquet Center, 178 Warren Ave., Portland for a time of fellowship and food.

If so desired, contributions may be made in his memory to the Animal Refuge League, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME. 04092.

Please visit jonesrichandhutchins.com for further information and to visit Herbert's guestbook. Arrangements are by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland