William Arthur "Art" Adams – 87, Upper Brookside, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born April 22, 1928, in Hilden, he was a son of the late William and Lydia (Wright) Adams.

Art was a member of Church of the Nazarene and worked at Stanfield’s as a receiver for 38 years. He enjoyed boating on Shortts Lake, travel trailer and Marshville cottage days and looking after his property, of which he was very particular.

Art is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby (Campbell); son, Wayne (Judy) Adams, Salmon River; grandchildren, Nathan (Jennifer) Adams, Moncton, New Brunswick; Jonathan (Stacie) Adams, Hamilton, Ontario; Luke (Megan) Adams, Truro; Joel (April) Sanson-Adams, Sydney; great grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Olivia, Olive, Cole, Jensen, Whittaker; brother, James Adams, Tatamagouche. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Mervin, Phillip.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Art’s family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015, and funeral service 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, Reverend Wayne Keddy officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley. If so desired, donation in Art’s memory to Church of the Nazarene are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Art’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com