Daniel W. Adams, M.D., of North Canton, died Thursday morning, March 12, 2009, in the Windsor Medical Center after an extended illness. Born March 7, l933, in Omaha , Nebraska, to the late Marion K. and Jeannette (Wilcox) Adams, he had resided here for the past 42 years. An Air Force Veteran, Dr. Adams was a graduate of Hoosac School in Hoosick, New York, Yale University and Cornell University Medical College . He did his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The New York Hospital where he was a Chief Resident. He was a partner of the Stark County Women's Clinic and was on the staff of Aultman Hospital for 31 years, where he served as Chairman of the Ob-Gyn Department. Dan was a member of the Continental Gynecologic Society, a former member of The Congress Lake Club, The Canton Club and The Catawba Island Club. He was a former board member of Planned Parenthood, Canton Country Day School, and the United Way. Dan was an avid sailor and a builder of train and wooden boat models. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Keith Adams. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years , Sally (Knight) Adams; three daughters, Liz (Wally) Wakeman, of Vancouver, Washington; Louise (Dave) Auker, of Bradenton, Florida; and Susie (Steve) Arling, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; and a son, Daniel (Kris) Adams, Jr., of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren, Joel, Josh, Sara and Hannah Wakeman; Calvin and Nathan Adams; Emily, Allison and Cameron Auker. In accordance with Dr. Adams' wishes, private services were conducted for the immediate family. Contributions in his memory may be made to Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, 444 West Exchange St., Akron, Ohio 44302, or the Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson Street, N.W., Canton, Ohio, 44718, or the organization of your choice. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of angels at the Windsor Medical Center, and many thanks to our special angel, Becky Boyd, for the years of love and dedication to Dan and the family. The family would welcome your thoughts, memories, or stories of Dan by signing an online guest book at: www.shriverfuneralhomes.com. The family thanks you for your written contribution.