SPRUCE HEAD – David R. Adams, 61, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick.
Born in Hendon, London, England, August 5, 1960, David was raised by his beloved grandparents, David and Gladys Heath. Growing up in Carlton-le-Moorland he attended school in Sleaford. Following high school he began working for the local district council as an information technology specialist. While in England, David married Karen Rivers. Together they had three children, Cameron, who was born sleeping, Connor and Tucker Adams. In 2008 the family relocated to Maine. Later David and Karen divorced, but remained friends.
David moved to St. George after meeting Donna Cline while working for Goodwill Industries. The two were married on July 8, 2016. They made their home in Spruce Head, blending their families there.
When he wasn’t busy working, David enjoyed writing stories, watching sci-fi, especially Star-Trek (he considered himself a ‘Trekie’) and anything to do with space and technology. He was a skilled craftsmen, making beautiful jewelry. He and his wife even owned a craft business, ‘Old Moose Crafts’ together, selling homemade crafts and goods. He loved listening to music and had wide range of musical taste, except for country music, he hated country music.
David’s number one priority in life was his family, especially his boys. They said he was the most supportive person they knew, always invested in their lives and passions. He looked forward to and celebrated their big milestones just as much as they did. Even throughout his own very long and difficult struggle with cancer he never complained or let on that he was hurting. He was always there for them, and always beaming with pride.
David will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Predeceased by his son Cameron David Heath Adams; David is survived by his wife Donna Cline of Spruce Head; his sons, Connor Adams and Tucker Adams of Spruce Head; his step-children, Dustin Cline and his girlfriend Monica Kirsch of Tenants Harbor, Danielle Leavitt and her fiancé Jameson Ames of Spruce Head, Dean Cline and his fiancée Sierra Sprague of Rockland; one granddaughter Adeline Ames; his former wife and mother of his children Karen Rivers and her companion Alan Privee of Dummerston, Vermont; as well as many friends and extended family members.
A gathering of love and remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt American Legion, Post No. 1, 335 Limerock Street, Rockland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, New York, 10087 or the St. George Firefighters and Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 249, Tenants Harbor, Maine 04860.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.