Shrewsbury – Theresa E. (Faust) Adams, 89, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Life Care Center of Auburn.
She leaves her loving children, Ronald L. Adams and his wife Robin, of Worcester, Stephen R. Adams, of Worcester, Glen J. Adams and his wife Mary Elizabeth, of Oxford, Brian P. Adams and his wife Lisa, of Solon, Ohio, and Mary E. Adams and her partner Patrick Cipro, of Worcester; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Jacqueline Melanson, of Sandwich; her former son-in-law, Howie Sears, of Shrewsbury; and several nieces and nephews. Theresa was predeceased by her husband, Ronald C. Adams, in 2005; her brother, George Faust; her twin sister, Jean Leone; and her former daughter-in-law, Cindy Adams, of Shrewsbury.
Theresa was born in Worcester to the late Ernest and Lillian (Lemay) Faust. She had an extensive career as Bookkeeper for the family business, Adams Tile and Marble Company.
In her free time, she loved painting with watercolors and acrylics, socializing with friends, and enjoying time spent on Marco Island with her wonderful circle of friends. Theresa also enjoyed playing tennis and making her famous pasta sauce on Sunday’s, which her friends in Marco would always look forward to. She especially loved when her grandkids would visit.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org/donate).
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Adams family from 9:30 – 11 AM on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury, with a prayer service to follow at 11 AM. Burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury.
