Henry C. Adams ’43

Henry C. Adams ’43, of Cape Elizabeth, Me.; Aug. 13, at the age of 100. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from service with the rank of colonel. He worked for New England Telephone Company for more than 30 years and retired as the assistant to the vice president in Portland. While with the company, he was also chairman of the board of the Capital Business and Assistance Corporation. He was a communicant of the First Congregational Church of South Portland and served on the Cape Elizabeth Town Council for nine years, including twice being elected chairman. He also spent time on the planning board. He was treasurer and scoutmaster for the local Boy Scout troop and awarded the Silver Beaver Award for his lifetime involvement with scouting. Always active in his community, he served in several town capacities, which led him to receive the 2004 Service Above Self award from the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. One of his many achievements was his involvement in the preservation of Fort Williams Park and the development of the Museum at Portland Head Light, serving as chairman of the Fort Williams Advisory Commission. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.