Mary Ellen Adams Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 17, 2026, at the age of 81, Mary Ellen Adams of Newton, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her brother Phillip Herkamp; and her parents, Oscar Herkamp and Mabel Herkamp (Otte). She is survived by: her husband Norman Grinstead Adams; her sons, Norman Herkamp Adams (Elena Yurievna Adams) and Daniel Sewall Adams (Marie Law Adams); her grandchildren, Norman A., Jack, Theodore, Marine and Rainer Adams; her brothers, Nathan Herkamp (Leslie) and Joseph Herkamp (Katherine); and her sister-in-law Bonnie Herkamp. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Waltham.