AUGUSTA – Roderick L. “Rick” Adams, 47, of Farmington passed away at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta early Monday morning Sept., 13, surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
Rick was born Dec. 18, 1962, the son of F. James Adams Jr. and Jeanice (Smiley) Honas at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. He graduated from Mount Blue High School in 1981 and then the Phoenix Institute of Technology, earning a degree in Automotive Technology. He was especially pleased to have successfully completed the ASE certifications for the Ford Motor Company and was proud to be a certified auto technician.
His employment included Gray Ford, Hight Chevrolet, and Franklin Dodge Chrysler. Rick also was the owner of Rick’s Auto Repair in Farmington for many years. Rick was happiest with his head under the hood of a car, renovating classic Mustangs, and driving fast cars. When his mom would tell him to drive safe he would always reply “Oh yeah! fast and furious!” His other favorite past time was being in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, or snowmobiling. One of his more proud moments was when he shot an 11-point buck. He was also was very skilled with his crossbow and enjoyed teaching this art to his daughter, McKinley.
Rick made a number of amazing friends over the past 8 months from Maine to Boston and was grateful for all the support of his “angels.”
His family wishes to express their thanks for all their support and for support from the fellowship of the East Wilton Union Church.
His survivors include his daughter, McKinley of Portland; his parents Jimmy of Farmington and Jeanice and husband John of Augusta, brothers Ross of Martha’s Vineyard, Ryan and wife Jenny of Derby, CT, sisters, Rebekah Wilbur of New Vineyard, and Rachel Sprague and husband Mike of Sidney as well as his grandfather Henry Disotto of Jay. He also leaves many much loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Rick was predeceased by his grandparents Donald and Edith Smiley, Leona Disotto and F. James Adams Sr., his nieces Jossilyn and, Zelana, and his beloved dog Bear Bear. Rick will be missed very much.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. at the East Wilton Union Church with a reception to follow at the church. Arrangements under the direction of Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.
My thoughts an prayers are with Rick’s family…especially McKinley. He will be missed so so very much! He was a great guy!
Rick was a good person, and our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Rick was a good person. Enjoyed his company with friends in the past.
We will remember Rick growing up with our Son Bob and going off to College together. We also enjoyed Rick in our teen youth group when we were leaders and the decision He made to receive Jesus and the fun times camping and having him in our home. He will be missed but we know He is now with his Heavenly Father and enjoying all God has for him in His Heavenly Palace.
My deepest sympathies to Rick’s family. I had the pleasure of knowing Rick for several years; I knew him to be a good, peaceful person who had a positive effect upon those who came to know him. He will be missed.
My condolences to all of Rick’s family. Although I did not know Rick very long, he definitely made a great impression on me. He certainly loved all there was to do in the outdoors. He will certainly be missed by many.
My thoughts are with Ricks family. I am forever grateful for all the times Rick fixed my ratty ole cars in high school. And the memories of us in grammer school when Rick had his 2 broken legs. Wow, alot of memories
Rick always worked on our cars knowing that we didn’t have all kinds of money. He was also a great guy to pick his brain on car problems. Rest in peace our friend.
Our Thoughts and Prayers with Ricks family may he Rest in Peace
Our prayers are with Ricks family. What a quiet but nice guy. He worked on our car many times and would wait for payment if we didnt have enough money, and he fixed them right! He really loved his family, especially his daughter and wife and always stopped what he was doing if his Dad came around. So sad when he got ill, but he fought a great battle. Peace.
Rest well Rick.. Bear will be waiting for you..
Dear Jimmy, Jeanice & John, and extended family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Rick’s death. He was way too young.
God needed another Angel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Sharon
SO SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A DEAR FRIEND ,WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN