WESTFIELD – Samuel J. Adair, Jr., 92, a sixty seven year Westfield resident, passed away peacefully at Genesis Health Care at Westfield on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born in Northampton on November 23, 1921, the son of the late Samuel J. Sr. and Carrie (Sager) Adair.He was a graduate of Northampton High School and following graduation spent two years studying interior design at Smith Vocational High School. He served our country during WWII in the U. S. Army and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was a self employed glazier for many years and was a member of First Congregational Church of Westfield and the Wyben Chapel.
He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty seven years, Eloise (Hayden) Adair; his son, Steven J. Adair and his wife Carol of Springfield, and his daughter, Christine Gaugh and her husband Osborne of Southwick. He will also be sadly missed by two grandsons, Michael and Matthew, six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Genesis Health Care for their kindness, care and concern during Samuel’s stay there.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield, Reverend Elva Pawle officiating. There are no calling hours. Private interment will take place in the spring at Middle Farms Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Samuel’s name may be directed to the First Church Music Fund, 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 or the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085. The Legacy Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com.
