Leroy G. Adams

Winslow-Leroy G Adams 87 of Winslow passed away Tuesday October 24th at his home surrounded by his family and attended by his granddaughter Robin MacDonald RN.
Leroy and his twin sister, Evelyn were born to Gardner Leroy & Anna Lenard Adams Feb 15th 1930 in Hartland, Me.
He started his lifelong baking career at Harris bakery at 15. For 35 years he worked at and eventually owned McDonald's Bakery in Gardiner.
In 1949 he met the love of his life, Lorraine Giroux. They married in 1951, had 5 children and enjoyed over 66 years of their lives together.
Leroy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He was a serious gardener, in fact "Gardner" was his middle name. He had lots of interests including camping and fishing but was happiest whenever surrounded by his family. Forever an optimist, one of his famous quotes was "if I was doing any better I'd be worried".
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallowell for over 50 years and later a member of the Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Leroy is survived by his wife Lorraine, his sons, David and his wife, Leisa of Avon, John and his wife, Aimee of Norridgewock; daughters Barbara and husband, Alfred of Litchfield, Susan and her companion, Vaughan of Northport; 15 grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Catherine.
The family would like to thank the Alfond Cancer Center and the Maine General Hospice program. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM; Monday October 30, 2017 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, burial will follow in Howard Cemetery, Augusta Rd, Winslow. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An on-line guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com

In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Rd, Augusta, Maine 04330