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Stephen R. Adams, 85, a lifelong resident of Framingham died Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born in Framingham he was the son of the late Paul & Christina (Damatin) Adams.

Stephen was a 1956 graduate of Framingham High School, and went on to attend the Berkley School of Music in Boston. He served his country in the US Army, and upon his return home, he started his career as a musician with a focus on the clarinet, saxophone, and piano. He played in various orchestras around Massachusetts and in the Framingham area.

Stephen is survived by his sister, Irene Menard of Lisbon, ME, his niece, Tawny Prentice of FL, his great niece Tiffany Askin Bean, his great nephew, Matthew Askin, and his great great niece and nephew, Audrey & Gavyn Bean.

Besides his parents, Stephen was predeceased by his brother Robert, and his brother in law, Richard Menard.

Family and friends will honor and remember Stephen’s life with private graveside services.

Arrangements by the McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home of Framingham.

To share a memory with Stephen’s family, kindly visit www.mccarthyfh.com