Saratoga Springs, NY - Alice P. Adam, 77 passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 9, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her family. Alice was born February 16, 1938 in Schenectady, New York to the late Vernon and Beatrice Post. Her father was a foreman at General Electric and her mother was a homemaker. As a child Alice enjoyed picnics with family, her pets and spending time with her sister Arlene and cousin, Marylyn. Alice graduated from Draper High School in Schenectady in 1955 and later attended Skidmore College. She relocated to Saratoga Springs, New York in 1958 where she devoted herself to raising her six children. In addition to her duties as a homemaker, she was a frequent volunteer in her children's activities, active in the community and a friend to many. She later was employed at Skidmore College, Overton, Russell and Doerr and operated several businesses in Saratoga Springs. Alice was a caring mother, devoted wife and beloved friend who enhanced the lives of everyone she touched. She had many interests including reading, crossword puzzles, gardening and playing the piano. In her later life, she enjoyed antiquing and trips to the coast with her husband, Skip and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Alice enjoyed people, loved life and her smile and spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her first husband Frank Martin; her brother Douglas Post and her sister Arlene D'Arcangelo. Survivors include her loving husband Skip Adam; her children Mary Kim (Richard) Bauer of Saratoga Springs, Christopher (Kimberly) Martin of Wilton, NY, Thomas (Brian) Martin of Athens, NY, Sandra (Marcco) Zaffarano of Middleville, NY, Richard Martin of Brooklyn, NY and Robin (Leo) Parker of Wilton, NY; Skip's children, Leslie (Michael & Gabrielle, Asleigh) Siciliano , Kelly (George, Theo, Dimitri & Sophia) Vasilakos and Samantha (Timothy, Mackenna & Connor) Keefe; 8 grandchildren Greg (Emily) Bauer, Christian Bauer, Sara Parker, Greydon Parker, Joey Zaffarano, Teresa Zaffarano, Kylee Martin and Wyatt Martin and her great-granddaughter Renee Bauer. Alice's family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the thoughtful and attentive staff at the Saratoga Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their extraordinary care and compassion. Relatives and friends may call from 11am to 1pm Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the charity of your choice in Alice's memory. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.