WILTON – Harland E. Adams, 86, of Wilton, died Friday, Dec. 17, at the home of his daughter, with his three daughters at his side.

He was born, Jan. 11, 1918, in Wilton, a son of Leslie and Cona (Robbins) Adams.

Harland, along with his wife, Jeanette, whom he married Nov. 3, 1934, at the Beans Corner Baptist Church, owned and operated the Wilton Oil Co. for 28 years.

He was active in the Lions Club, Masons and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing with his wife and friends and also spending time at his camp in East Carry. He took great pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at family get-togethers.

He is survived by his three daughters, Gail Karkos and her husband, Lyle, of Temple, Donna Cunliffe and her husband, Frederick, of Wilton, and Shirleen Dolder and her husband, Robert, of Wilton; daughter-in-law, Susan Holmes Adams of Wilton; sisters, Charlotte Smith of Canton, Phyllis Partridge of Wilton, and Beverly McDaniel of Livermore; brothers, Edgar Adams of Hillman, Mich., Richard Adams of Farmington Falls, Winton Adams of South Paris; brother-in-law, Richard Watson of Norway; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanette, of nearly 70 years; a son, Dennis; a great-granddaughter, Maureen Bell; and a brother, Robert.