LEWISTON — Kenneth “Ken” Hayden Adams, 63, of Lewiston, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 6, 1948, to J. Wesley and Marie Adams.

Ken was a very proud and devoted grandfather of two, Alexandria Cecilia “Ceci” Adams and Matthew Hayden Adams. He shared his love of animals with his grandchildren and encouraged them to pursue their passions. Ken never forgot a birthday or holiday and would surprise his grandkids with care packages from Maine.

His son Erik and daughter-in-law, Roseann, will miss him dearly and wish that the distance between California and Maine was not so great that they could have spent more time with their father.

Ken was a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, he became an expert in automobile repair and restoration — his preference being Corvettes. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid lover of all animals, especially wildlife.

Ken enjoyed working with his nephew, Travis on Travis’s racecar at Oxford Plains Speedway. He also spent quality time with his nephew, Tyler, providing encouragement and nurturing that is a part of Tyler’s success as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Ken is survived by his father, J. Wesley Adams of Auburn; son, Erik Hayden and his wife, Roseann, of Irvine, Calif.; grandchildren, Ceci and Matthew of Irvine, Calif.; sister, Marianne Snow of New Gloucester; sister, Kay and her husband, Russ Doucette, of Scarborough; sister-in-law, Connie Adams of Canton; nephew, Travis Adams, his wife, Becky and their sons, Austin and Brayden of Canton; niece, Erica Snow of New Gloucester; nephew, Corporal Tyler Snow, Cherry Point, N.C.; longtime beloved companion, Sara Therriault of Auburn; and many friends.

Ken was predeceased by his mother, Marie Adams; and brother, Don Adams.

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