CATHARINE BAKER "KITTY" ADAMS Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2009 at age 81 in Rochester, NY. Predeceased by her beloved husband, O. Ross Adams; parents, David and Catharine Baker and brothers, David B. Baker, Jr. and William G. Baker, III. She is survived by her children, Kitty (Pat) Murphy, Ross (Missy) Adams and Caroline (Moby) Burton; five grandsons, Nick and Tyler Kurlas, Philip and Whitman Adams and Colby Murphy; One great-granddaughter, Annabelle Hart Burton; as well as nephew, David B. Baker, III; niece, Nina Baker Neal; sister-in-law, Eleanor Baker Cadwalader; many dear friends; and wonderful caregivers. Kitty was an enthusiastic athlete. She was an All-American lacrosse goalie on the US Women's Team that played against the All-England team in 1949, managing over 50 saves in a single game. She enjoyed tennis, platform tennis, horseback riding, golf, duck hunting and sailing. In addition to being a lifelong volunteer who lent her time and effort to the Red Cross, the Junior League, the "Gray Lady" program at State Hospital and the Chatterbox Club, Kitty was also instrumental in the formation of the Conservative Party. In the early 1980's she immersed herself in computer programming, learning DOS, so that she could "make numbers speak." She was a self-taught investor, who worked hard to pass on that knowledge to each of her children and grandchildren. She also created opportunities for her grandchildren to enjoy vacations together so that they would always feel closely connected. She was a lifelong animal lover. Kitty was a member of the Country Club of Rochester for 61 years, Chatterbox Club and Christ Church of Pittsford. Friends may call Monday, January 4, 2010, 3:30 to 6 PM at the Anthony Funeral Chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). Friends are invited to bring a written memory or photo for the family's Memory Book. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, 36 South Main St. Pittsford, NY, 14534. Interment at Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, MD at 10:00 AM on January 6, 2010, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Christ Episcopal Church or the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Arrangements by Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 585-244-0770.