Wendel S. "Skip" Adell Obituary (1933 - 2016)

READFIELD ~ Wendel S. “Skip” Adell, 83, of Readfield, died peacefully at his home, Friday March 18, 2016. He was born in Readfield, January 19, 1933 the son of Harold and Ruby (Stevens) Adell. He grew up in Readfield and attended Cony High School. He left school to join the Navy and served during the Korean War. After returning from the service, Skip graduated from Kent’s Hill School and went on to attend Gates Business College. He married his wife Joyce Brown January 25, 1958. Mr. Adell worked as an accountant for several local oil companies until his retirement in 1998. Skip was a member of the Hebron Community Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Adell was predeceased by his daughter, Marcia Toto; his brothers, Harold Adell, Jr. and Francis Adell and a sister, Jeanette Frazee. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his sons, Douglas Adell and his wife, Sue, of Lewiston and David Adell, of Raymond; his sister-in-law, Ginger Adell; his grandchildren, Brett, Sam, Brittany, and Joshua Adell, Jennifer Prickett and Anna and Sarah Toto and his great-grandchildren, Ann, Ava, and Abi Prickett. Relatives and friends may visit at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at the Winthrop United Methodist Church on Thursday March 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Spring burial will be in the Maple Ridge Cemetery in Hebron. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Adell’s name to the Pine Tree Camp, P.O. Box 518 Bath, Maine 04530. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com