William Woodward "Woody" Adams died unexpectedly on January 17, 2025 at the age of 79.  He was a lifelong resident of Millbrook, NY. Woody enjoyed fishing, canoeing, hunting, skiing, and tennis with his friends and family. School years were spent in Manhattan where he graduated from the Browning School and went on to graduate from Nasson College in Maine.

Woody worked for banks and insurance companies in New York City and Duchess County, and Marona's Grocery in Millbrook. At retirement he moved to Vero Beach, FL, and finally returned to Millbrook, where he resided at The Fountains for the past nine years. He will be remembered for his friendliness, his love of history, sports, storytelling and bridge.

Woody was predeceased by his parents Stirling and Rosamond "Rose" Adams and his older brother Stirling "Tuck" Adams, Jr. He is survived by his sister Rosamond "Roz" Chadwick, niece Macy Chadwick, nephew Thomas A. Chadwick (wife Page), grandniece Rebecca and grandnephew Thomas J. Chadwick. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2PM from St. Peter's Church, 696 Deep Hollow Rd., Millbrook, NY 12545. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Lithgow.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home, 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545. To leave an online condolence visit www.HudsonValleyFuneralHomes.com