Herbert H. Adams

WORCESTER-Herbert H. Adams, 91, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

He leaves his wife of 73 years, Beverly (Stevens), son Mearl and wife Paulette of North Brookfield, MA, son Mark and wife Kyle of Dover, NH, son-in-law Scott Longvall of Worcester, grandchildren Matthew Sr., Chris, Ben, Hillary, and Emily, great-grandchildren Matthew Jr, Julianna, Piper and Brendan. He is predeceased by his daughter Ellen (Adams) Longvall. Born in Waterville, Maine, son of George and Elsie (High) Adams, Herb was widely known as a highly skilled self-employed Finish Carpenter, Veteran of World War II as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne and for his dedication to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 54 in Worcester and the Mohegan Council. During his retirement years he worked tirelessly to care for many veteran memorials and parks in the city of Worcester. Herb's greatest joy was spending time with his family and sharing the many stories of his colorful life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Herb's memory may be made to Mohegan Council - Boy Scouts of America, 19 Harvard St., Worcester, MA 01609, Disabled American Veterans, State House Rm. 546, Boston, MA 02133 or Indian Lake Watershed Assoc., PO Box 60244, Worcester, MA 01606

Arrangements are in the care of Callahan Fay & Caswell Funeral Home 61 Myrtle Street.