Bernard Mcadams

Bernard V. McAdams of Roscoe, NY, a retired self-employed carpet installer and a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully, saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. & RHCF, Roscoe, NY. He was 79.

The son of the late Charles and Leila Marble McAdams, he was born April 19, 1932 at home in Acidalia, NY.

Bernard was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict with his service in the US Army. He retired from Sarasota Florida County Department of Transportation and settled back to his home place in Roscoe to enjoy the quiet life. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also could make you chuckle with his quaint sayings.

Bernard is survived by his wife, Dorothy R. Chamberlain McAdams, of 50 years; three step-children, Charles "Butch" Makinster and his wife Doris of Ft. Bragg, CA, Bonnie Makinster Schmitt and her husband Ricky of Roscoe, NY and Connie Makinster Daniels and her husband Darrell of Puryear, TN; two brothers, Grant McAdams and Luke McAdams, both of Roscoe, NY; one sister, Velma of El Paso, TX; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers Charlie, Clarence, Arnold, Lawrence and his sisters Loretta, Minnie, Lenora and Ethel.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 4, 2012 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Harris Funeral Home Railroad Ave. Roscoe, NY.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1 PM in the funeral home. The Rev. David Collins will officiate.

Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave. Roscoe, NY. www.Harris-FH.com 607-498-4929 or 845-439-5200