1920 – 2012
Brooklyn – Diane Rachel McAdams, 92, of Canterbury Rd., died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home. She was the wife of the late George McAdams. Born in New Market, NH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda (Fontaine) Landry.
As a younger person, Mrs. McAdams was a sister in the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and taught in the Catholic school system. Later in life, she worked as a manager for Brooks Pharmacy and as a highway toll collector for the State of Connecticut.
Diane enjoyed traveling extensively with her husband George through the continental U.S. as well as Alaska. Before moving back to Windham County, she lived many years in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Diane, who was pre-deceased by her brother and six sisters, is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are private and entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home Recreation Fund, PO Box 326, Brooklyn, CT 06234. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Kevin Chisler
sorry to hear of diane”s passing. she was a wonderfull lady.and had a great sense of humor and a zest for life.my mom {jane perkins} and my self were lucky to have known diane while she was a resedent at the wescott wilcox home. we will forever cherish our memeories of her