Adam Gaines

September 11, 1941 - April 16, 2024

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Obituary for Adam Gaines

Adam Gaines passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Adam was born September 11, 1941. He was the youngest son of Jessie and Floreda (Dubose) Gaines in Mt. Sterling, AL. At the age of 17 he moved to Boston, MA. He worked for a brief time at Trim Alloy Co. He then moved on to Merriman Co. where he spent 28 years working the night shift pouring steel. He then moved on to Extrusion Technology for a few years. He then retired.

Adam enjoyed spending time with friends and family members. During his life he would help out those in need. He was always working on cars and projects around the house (a Mr. Fixit). He had a passion for fishing be it on a boat or the shoreline. He enjoyed being out there. He could tell a good joke anytime that would put a smile on your face. Just to remind everyone he made some “mean” ribs and potato salad.

He is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn (Miller) Gaines. His brothers, Luther, Jessie Jr., and Willie Louis Gaines. His sisters, Rutha Mae Gaines and Annie Daisy Ray.

He is Survived by sisters, Essie V. Ridgeway and Floreda Lucy Perkins. His Children Jeanette Sylvia (Mark Antony) Adam Gaines (Valerie), Albert Gaines Jr., (Janice), Stacy Gaines, Darren Gaines and Laticia Gaines. Adam has 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Thursday, April 25th from 10-11AM. Funeral Service at 11AM. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

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25 Apr

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11:00 AM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
25 Apr

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12:45 PM

Oak Lawn Cemetery 427 Cummins Highway Boston, MA 02131 Get Directions »
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  • April 25, 2024

    If they read acknowledgment I will miss our dear uncle Adam for me he was not just my uncle he has played many roles in my life at times I needed of discipline he was like a father, when I needed advice, he was a big brother and then at times I needed a shoulder to cry on he was my best friend, who knew that he would also be a matchmaker bringing Walter and I together.  I look forward to the fulfillment of Revelations 21:4 When God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."  I have faith that Jehovah God has Uncle Adam's name written in his book of life according to Roman 6:23. Everything in God's Word was "written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope."   Our hope of seeing all our loved ones again as promised at Acts 24.15 "There is going to be a resurrection" We anxiously look forward to the fulfillment of this promise.  Love Clinnell

  • April 25, 2024

    His California Family miss him dearly, he always made us laugh and I was always proud of he and my Aunt Mary, both loved dearly!

  • April 25, 2024

    I'll forever love you dad . You are an original, won't find another. You will forever be missed. My condolences to my Gaines Fam

  • April 24, 2024

    To the family of Adam Gaines (Mary), Janette, Albert, Adam and Stacey). Please accept our sincere condolences. We pray God's continued blessings over your life and that you find peace, strength and comfort in the fond memories of your parents. Sincerely, the Houston Family

  • April 21, 2024

    Condolences to the family! Adam was one of the nicest persons I knew growing up along with his wife marry they were like our aunt and uncle they lived downstairs from us we all were very close just like family such good memories last time I see Adam it was 2011 my mom and dad came to Boston to visit and they wanted to go see Adam we went and he was looking so good they all started remembering the good old days he did say he was sick then but god kept him a long time Prayers to his children I don't remember all the names but one thing I know they loved their mom and day I had to share my memories of a beautiful family I'm the Daughter of Bernadine and Clarence Houston thank god we sill have my mom she's 89 years old my day went on to be with the lord god bless. Loretta Penny

  • April 21, 2024

    To My Gaines Family. Sending prayers for continued strength & comfort in the days ahead. As you gather with family & friends to celebrate his life, laugh at memories, smile at photos & love up on one another. He will be missed by many. Love you all Lynne A.