Adam E. Tanney
Adam Edward Tanney, 36, Dover, NH, departed this life and entered into the Lord’s embrace on September 22, 2015.
A loving father, he is survived by his son, Xavier Kirby Tanney of Braintree, MA, his parents, Erik and Diane Tanney, of Waterbury Center, VT, his sister, Sara Thomas, her husband Kevin and their daughter Claire, of Topeka, KS, his brother, Isaac Tanney, of Seattle, WA, and his dear friend, Melissa Peaslee Feldman, who he considered his “truest companion”.
Born in Paterson, NJ, on March 23, 1979, Adam and his family moved to Waterbury Center, VT, in 1988. He attended Harwood Union High School and then graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1997. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dartmouth College and went on to earn a Graduate degree in Educational Leadership from Harvard College.
As a youth, Adam excelled in swimming and was a member of the Central Vermont Wavemakers for several years. While at Dartmouth, he was a member of the 8 man crew team, culminating in a historic victory over Princeton, by a “canvas”, to win the 2001 Ladies Challenge Plate at the Henley Royal Regatta in Great Britain.
Professionally, Adam applied his passion for education during his career as a consultant and researcher at RMC Research Corp., in Portsmouth, NH. He displayed his love and compassion for others by volunteering as a Big Brother; serving with a prison ministry through St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Milton, MA; and venturing to Nicaragua on a building mission trip with the Dartmouth Tucker Foundation. Adam will always be remembered as the first to say, “Can I do anything to help?”, to his friends, his colleagues, and to others in need.
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at 11:00 am, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 112 Randolph Ave., Milton, MA. Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation at the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., Milton, MA, on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will also be held on Oct. 9, at 6:30 pm, at Green Mountain Community Alliance Church, 4987 VT RT 100, Duxbury, VT.
Memorial donations may be made to a trust fund established for Adam’s son, Xavier ; the Xavier Tanney Trust Fund, c/o Citibank, N.A. Union Square Flagship, 52 E. 14th Street, New York, NY 10003 or by using PayPal: xaviertanneytrustfund@gmail.com.
Guestbook Entries
We will love you forever and always, Adam, our precious son. I know you are at peace and in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
I am so sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. He was a classmate of mine at Deerfield Academy and in my American Studies classes junior year. He was always happy and ready to help. His light in the world will truly be missed. Prayers for his baby boy.
Dear Sara and family,
So sorry for your loss. We pray you find comfort, peace and healing through the power of our Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, Amen.
Aunt Bev and Uncle Jerry
Erik, Diane, Sara and Isaac – Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and our prayers.
I love you Tanney family and will be praying for you. May Jesus draw close to you and bring you comfort and peace during this time.
I am so sorry to hear about Adam. I went to both Deerfield and Dartmouth with Adam and have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Adam touched us here at RMC Research deeply and we will miss him terribly. I have rarely been around someone with such a good strong spirit and presence.
My condolences in the loss of your dear loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of bereavement. Scriptures such as Psalm 34:18 and Isaiah 25:8 provides encouragement and comfort.
I was a grad school friend of Adams and always appreciated his joy and exuberance. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. He had a special light in his eye and ready smile. He will be missed. Wishing you all peace as you cherish his life.
Dear Diane and Erik,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Adam’s untimely passing. He was, indeed, a man of extraordinary character and intelligence. May his memory live on through those that knew and loved him best; and may those memories, in time, bring peace to you and your family. I will remember Adam, always, with a tear and a smile.
Fondly, Cindy Barnes
My deepest sympathies for your loss. May God’s strength and love be with you through these most sorrowful times.
I am retired from RMC Research where Adam worked. He stayed many nights over the years in our home in Kittery. We enjoyed his humor, diligence (he was often up late working or running!), and companionship. We will miss him.
I worked with Adam and others at RMC, during my time at the Regents Research Fund. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Adam’s passing. I will always remember him as a true professional who gave 100% to every task he encountered. I enjoyed our talks and time together. He will be missed! My prayers are with the family.
My sincere condolences to all who were fortunate to know Adam. He was my rowing teammate and dear friend at Dartmouth and afterward. I was blessed often by his generosity, humor, exuberance, and intelligence. I will miss him dearly.
Diane, Erik, Sara, & Isaac,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My memories of Adam was an outgoing young man, full of ambition for life, and never afraid to develop a conversation with anyone he met. We are praying for you and Xavier during this difficult time and trust that the Lord will help you find peace and strength.
Dearest Erik and Diane, Adam was such a special gift to this world. God have him so much and he used every gift responsibly. He was a joy to me when he would come to our home and speak so old for his years. My heart breaks for you. May God bless you all and console you as you go through this terrible time. I will remember Adam at Mass in the morning. I can only say, is God is proud you raised a wonderful family and Adam has made it to the destination we all strive for. Thank you God for the gift of knowing one of your most awesome servants. Carol Hand
Diane & Erik,
We are saddened and mourning with you today. Adam was such a bright, caring and compassionate young man. I will always have fond memories of him. You and your family are in our prayers. With love – Zach, Angie & family
My condolences for your loss. I knew Adam in graduate school as someone who was always up for interesting conversation and debate whether in class or over a beer. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and wish all of those who loved him comfort at this difficult time.
Eric, Diane, Isaac,
My deepest sympathies. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss Lucy
My deep sympathy and condolence at the loss of Adam. I knew Adam only briefly but long enough to know what a wonderful person he was. May you find comfort in his accomplishments and gifts to others. May you find peace as you move on from your loss.
To Adam’s family and friends,
I am still in shock after hearing about Adam’s passing. Adam was a wonderful man: compassionate, meticulous, intelligent, and a great conversationalist. I spent many a day with him conducting visits to school districts and schools, sharing insights and stories, and enjoying his collegiality. I know how much he loved his family, especially his son, his companion and true friend, and his parents, and I grieve for you all. It’s horrible when a child passes on before his time. Wishing you great solace in the wonderful memories you must have of this extraordinary man. — Shelley Billig, his colleague from RMC Research Denver…
I am saddened to hear this. I an honored to have gotten to know you and we had great laughs at NHS. I will never forget our time together thank you for being my friend. God speed Adam you will be missed.