Graham Adams MBE (12 Apr 1945 - 15 Jun 2024)

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GrahamDerbyshire Children's Holiday Centre

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Location
Trent Valley Crematorium Derby Road Aston on Trent, Derby DE72 2AF
Date
10th Jul 2024
Time
10.30am
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Location
Clock Warehouse Shardlow Derby DE72 2GL
Date
10th Jul 2024
Time
11.30am

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In loving memory of Graham Clifford Adams MBE who sadly passed away on 15th June 2024 aged 79.

Born to Cliff & Vera Adams, Graham grew up in the West End of Derby and attended Sturgess Secondary School before moving to Alvaston.

Graham was a much-loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-law and friend. He spent his younger years in the TA, working for Hunters Furniture on Babington Lane, and spent 44 years working for Rolls-Royce (Raynesway).

Graham leaves his wife Jill, daughter Julie, grandson Seth, and two sisters, Janet and Hilary.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday 10th July @ 10:30am.
Afterward at The Clock Warehouse, Shardlow DE72 2GL.

Family flowers only. Donations would be gladly accepted for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre via the JustGiving link above or there will be a donation box at the crematorium.

For more information and the backstory for DCHC please visit
https://www.dchc.org.uk/about-us/our-history/

There are some strong ties with this Charity to Graham's background, passion for helping Children, and his own childhood holidays to the East Coast.

Offline donation: ray Hodgekinson donated in memory of Graham
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Offline donation: Shannon, Tom, Oliver & Freddie Britland donated in memory of Graham
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Offline donation: George, Debra, Jack Clarke donated in memory of Graham
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Offline donation: Retiring Collection donated in memory of Graham
Offline donation: Mr P G Oakley & Mrs A Oakley donated in memory of Graham
Anthony Hardaker donated £20 in memory of Graham

I consider myself truly lucky and privileged to have known and worked alongside Graham. Every laugh, smile and bad joke....Im grateful for the time we shared and the friendship we made. I will miss you deeply Graham, my mentor, my friend ❤️

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  • That is lovely Anthony and thankyou for the donation. 😘

    Posted by Jill on 11/07/2024 Report abuse
  • ❤️

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sharon Edwards donated £40 in memory of Graham

such a lovely, generous and selfless man, what a legacy you leave. You will forever be in our thoughts and minds .

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  • Thankyou Sharon. ❤️

    Posted by Jill on 10/07/2024 Report abuse
  • Thankyou Lizzie.

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Lizzie donated £20 in memory of Graham
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Henry Clarke wrote

Rest in peace Graham. Such fond memories of you and Jill whilst growing up. You will be missed. But forever in our memories. Henry Jack & George.

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  • Thankyou Henry, hope you’re having a nice hol. He was very fond of you all xx

    Posted by Jill on 10/07/2024 Report abuse
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Ian Clarke wrote

A lovely man, kind and caring. Took a keen genuine interest in our 3 boys who loved to see him.

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  • Thank you Ian, he loved your boys as I did. xx

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Nigel Cooper wrote

Great guy with great sense of humour, pleasure to have known you Graham.

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  • Thankyou.

    Posted by Jill on 9/07/2024 Report abuse
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Hilary Weldrick donated in memory of Graham

Graham a brother,a brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle much loved by us all Hilary Alan and family

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Joanne Ford donated in memory of Graham

Sending Love x

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  • Thankyou so much.

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Angela Dyson donated £20 in memory of Graham

Brilliant charity. Bless you for all your hard work fundraisingRIP🤍🤍🤍

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  • Thankyou for your kind donation.

    Posted by Jill on 7/07/2024 Report abuse
  • Thankyou Angie! X

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Paul Weldrick is attending the funeral and the reception
Brian Watts wrote

What a lovely manso sad for all the family's loss,you will missed by everyone that you touched

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  • Thankyou Brian and thankyou for the kind donation. x

    Posted by Jill on 3/07/2024 Report abuse
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Brian Watts donated £30 in memory of Graham
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