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Nelson Leslie Adams
1948 – 2016
WINSLOW — Nelson Leslie Adams, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 28, at the Maine Veterans Hospital in Togus. 
He was born on July 21, 1948, in Farmington, the son of the late Richard and Nora (Ellis) Adams of Farmington. He was educated in Farmington schools and joined the U.S. Army from 1965 -1969.
In 1971 he met and married his wife of 45 years, Nancy.
Nelson worked for Scott Paper in Winslow then Prudential (10 years) and finally found his greatest love. He went to school and became a self-employed farrier. He said that he never felt like he was going to work; he just loved the challenge and everything to do with horses. He has owned many race horses and truly loved the sport.
He is survived by his wife Nancy (White) Adams of Winslow; his two “girls,” Karyn Adams Bechard and husband, Matt, of Vassalboro, and Katrina Adams Cates and husband, David, of Newburg. He loved his daughters and the special joys of his life were his four grandsons, Peyton Cates, Noah Bechard, Parker Cates and Sam Bechard. Also surviving are his sister, Pamela St.Pierre and her husband, Joe, of Chesterville; brothers, Stephen Adams and wife, Hazel “Pat” of Woolrich, Micheal Adams and wife, Diane, of Livermore, Jeffery Adams and wife, Linda, of Bowdoinham, and Randy Adams and wife, Bonnie, of Jay; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and many, many special friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert, in an accident many years ago.
He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his memory to the MHHA scholarship fund at 185 State St., Augusta, ME 04332.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
