Mr. Robert Richard Vernon Adams

October 2, 1931 - December 24, 2012

Robert Richard Vernon Adams, 81, formerly of Claremont, NH died Monday (December 24) at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH following a period of failing health. He was born in Claremont, NH on October 2, 1931 the son of the late Clare and Vera (Theirkoff) Adams. He was a graduate of Stevens High School, Class of 1951. Robert was a US Navy Veteran. He had been employed as a meter reader by Claremont Gas Light Company and went on to hold several other positions in the company. He enjoyed taking his family on camping trips. Members of his family include, a son, Raymond Adams, Cornish, NH; four daughters, Peggy Copeland, Claremont, NH; Ginger Platt, Rock Spring, WY; Suzanne Grace, Ascutney, VT; Amy Blankenship, Lebanon, NH; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Isaac John David Copeland and a brother, Edward Adams. The will be no visiting hours. Graveside committal services will be held later in the spring at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH. You are invited to share a memory of Robert with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com.