Erwin Adams Obituary

Dateline: Ballston Lake, NY
Erwin E. Adams, age 80, died peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Erwin was also a post-polio survivor having lived with polio for over 76 years. To say that he was a strong person was an understatement. He overcame many physical challenges in his life and inspired all that met him.
Erwin was born on August 1, 1944, in Middlebury, VT and was the son of the late Alan M. and Lorraine A. (LaFountain) Adams.
Erwin attended Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School where he met his wife, Trina. They were married for over 43 years prior to her death in 2008.
Erwin attended DelGado University in New Orleans, Louisiana and received his degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics so that he could help others. He went on to enjoy a long and fulfilling career as an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician with the LaTorre Laboratory, Sampsons Laboratory and finally at Cahill Laboratory.
Erwin loved racecars and raced at many area tracks. He also volunteered for many years at the Saratoga Auto Race Museum. He and his wife, Trina, also loved car shows and attended many throughout the area.
Erwin is survived by his children Peter C. Adams, Tonia L. Margiotta and her fiancé Tim Loveland, his sister Ginny Lynn (Don) Harwood, his nephews Matthew, Mark, and Chad, and his nieces Karey, Missy, Farrah, Amanda, Jackie, Jean, and Trina. In addition, he is survived by several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Erwin is preceded in death by his cherished wife Trina Adams.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY.
A Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 PM, at the funeral home.
Interment will be held privately in East Line Union Cemetery, Malta, NY.
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