Marie Elizabeth (Brophy) Adams was quietly united with God and her husband Arthur S. Adams on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.
Marie was the daughter of James F. Brophy and Nellie F. McClosky. Born in Everett, they moved to Marblehead when she was 5 years of age. She was educated in Marblehead schools.
She married Arthur Sewall Adams on October 24, 1946. They had one daughter, Marie Adams Breen.
Her favorite activity was to stroll "The Avenue," checking in with all the shopkeepers and of course, Shubies! You could see her in her Patriots jacket and beret!
Church was special to her and she was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish. She was administered the Last Rights by Fr. John McInnis from St. John the Baptist Church in Peabody.
She was predeceased by her brother, Paul and sister, Anne.
She is survived by her daughter Marie, and her husband Ken and grandson, Kenneth (K2) Adams Breen.
Graveside service was private and performed by Joe Foster. Arrangements were by Murphy Funeral Home 85 Federal St. Salem, MA.