ADAMS, Harvey Leroy - (Veteran, WWII, Toronto Scottish Regiment 1939-45 B75654) Retired as a commissioned officer with the Ontario Provincial Police, having served 36 years. Peacefully passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006, in his 84th year, at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Beloved husband to his late wife Mary for 55 years who was his best friend and the love of his life. He is survived by his sister Reta Barker of Agincourt, his sons Bill (Starr) of Fenelon Falls, Bob (Carole) of South Porcupine and Brian (Dorothy) of Georgetown, his grandchildren Jim, Rick, Laurie, John, Andy and Lynda and his great-grandchildren Kyle and Kaileigh Doyle; Ty Adams and Kelsie Adams. Cremation has taken place with private family service. Many thanks to the caring staff at Sunnybrook Hospital Veterans wing. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. In the care of Wannamaker-Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee 613-354-3341.
ADAMS, Harvey
ADAMS, Harvey Leroy - passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006, at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. Born December 4, 1922. Served overseas in WW II, 1939-1945 with the Toronto Scottish Regiment. From 1949-1979 he worked for the O.P.P., retiring as Inspector. He was a proud member and a member of good standing with the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He married his war bride, the late Mary Spenceley, May 3, 1945. He was the dear father of Bill and his wife Starr of Fenelon Falls, Bob and his wife Carole of South Porcupine, Brian and his wife Dot of Georgetown, loving grandfather of Jim, Rick, Laurie, John, Andy and Linda, and the great-grandfather of Kyle, Kaileigh, Kelsey and Ty. Survived by his sister Reta Barker of Agincourt. At his request there will be no visitation or funeral service.
ADAMS, Jack - (Charter Member of the Kinsmen Club)
ADAMS, Jack - (Charter Member of the Kinsmen Club, Bolton; life member of the Kinsmen Club of Canada and an avid golfer) passed away quietly, surrounded by his family, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, Jack Adams, Pike Lake, formerly of Bolton, in his 75th year, beloved husband of Helen Francis. Dear father of Jack and Julie, Orangeville; Danny and Sue, Bolton; Paul and Cathy, Mono Mills; Peter and Sharon, Grand Valley; Dawn Marie and Ian Jones, Bolton. Loving grandfather of Steven and Shannon, Bryan and Jennifer, David; Kim and Sean, Lisa, Kevin; Jenna, Nicole, Mitchell; Brittany, Annamarie; Cooper, Logan Jack. Dear great-grandfather of Daniel, Carly and Rachel. Dear brother of Bill Adams, Minesing; Ron Adams, Bracebridge. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Thursday evening 7-9 o'clock, Friday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o'clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, July 9 at one o'clock. Interment Laurel Hill cemetery , Bolton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1992 Yonge Street, Suite 207, Toronto M4S 1Z7 or to Mary-Lynn Forrest Memorial, c/o Pike Lake Golf Course, R.R. 3, Clifford, Ontario N0G 1M0.
ADAMS, James Robert
JAMES ROBERT ADAMS, MD, PhD.passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at home surrounded by his family and caregiver. His presence made the world a better place, and he will be dearly missed. A Commemorative Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Holy Trinity Church, 12 Prefontaine West, Ste. Agathe desMonts, Quebec. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the SPCA Laurentides-Labelle (819-326-4059) would be appreciated. Many thanks to all the friends and caregivers who have given such help and support over the past few months.
ADAMS, Jean (nee McVittie)
Of Weston and Haileybury, Ontario, died suddenly, after a short illness, on May 17, 2005. Lovingly remembered by husband Keith Penrhyn Adams; son Peter and Ingrid; daughter Susan Adams-Wauro and Wayne; grandchildren Lauren, Terese, Brendan, and Perrin. Survived by brother Donald McVittie and wife Bertha and sisters-in-law Carmen McVittie and Lorraine Adams. No service or visitation. Cremation has taken place. Remembrance service and interment at St. George's cemetery , Islington, to be announced.
JOHN RAYSON ADAMS
July 9, 1916 - January 26, 2006
World War II VeteranIn his 90th year, John Rayson Adams passed away peacefully after a long struggle with complications after a stroke. He died at Brampton Memorial Hospital with his wife and daughter at his side. John was the loving husband of 53 years to Maureen (Diaz) and father to John Andrew Adams (Ruth Ann) of Dartmouth, NS, Christopher Charles Adams of Mississauga and Dolores Eileen Adams of Brampton. Son Richard Rayson Adams predeceased 1997. He was the loving grandfather of Ruthmarie (Halifax, NS), Christopher, Andrea, Hannah and Susanna Adams (Dartmouth, NS). He was the son of the late Charles Adams of Donavon, SK and Annie Rayson of York, England. John R. was born in Saskatoon, SK. He leaves his brother Richard (Anne) Adams and nieces Barbara (Roy), Sheila (Brian and family), Arlene and nephew Murray (Shauna and family), all residing in Saskatchewan, and cousins in BC and in England. John joined the RCAF and was loaned to the RAF as part of their Radar Crew. He was stationed in North Africa, Italy and Northern England. After the war, he returned to the University of British Columbia and received his B.A. and B.Ed. in 1949. In 1950, he received a BLS from the Faculty of Library Science (University of Toronto). In 1952, he married Maureen Dolores Diaz (BLS, 1950). He worked in the Public and University Library fields. He was branch librarian in Niagara Falls, chief librarian in Welland and Brampton, ON, acquisitions librarian in University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, reference and circulation librarian in Leeds, England, Mississauga and Etobicoke Public Libraries. He also worked for Sheridan College in Brampton. He was the co-founder with wife Maureen of the family puppetry theatre - The Adams Marionettes. He designed and made the marionettes' stage, and he developed the sound and lighting for their marionette productions. The whole family was involved. They performed in libraries and schools in Southern Ontario. When John retired he and Maureen travelled to many puppetry festivals in Canada and the USA. John wrote articles for the local paper in Welland and in Brampton. His interests were in science and he loved books, especially on cosmology. Although he suffered from clinical depression, he remained a very creative, caring and loving father, husband and grandfather. The family would appreciate donations in John R's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Mental Health Association or to the Unitarian Congregation of South Peel. Cremation has take place, arranged by Ridley Funeral Home, 416-259-3705. Celebration of John R's life will be held at the Unitarian Church of South Peel on Sunday, March12, 2006 at 3 p.m. Come sing a song with me Come sing a song with me that I might know your mind And I'll bring you hope Where hope is hard to find And I'll bring you a song of love, and a rose in the wintertime.
ADAMS, Mariea
ADAMS, Mariea, nee Pappas - Born October 9, 1919 died December 10, 2005 after a brief illness at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. Formerly of North Delta, B.C. Mariea was an accomplished pianist and taught countless aspiring musicians (member of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association). Predeceased by the love of her life, Kenlay Adams. Survived and sadly missed by loving daughters Barbara, Maureen, son-in-law Howie, grandchildren Sarah, Joseph, Daniel, Benjamin, Aunt Blanche, cousins Audrey, Sydney, Larry, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins and friends. A kind and generous woman with a passion for music, gardening, travelling. Mariea's quiet strength and determined, independent spirit inspired those lucky enough to know her. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522
ADAMS, Philip
ADAMS, Philip Reginald, P.Eng. - Peacefully at Humber River Regional Hospital - Finch Site on Saturday, October 8, 2005. Philip Adams, 98 years of age, dearly beloved husband of the late Marion. Dear father of Christopher and his wife Jeanne, Vivian and her husband Ted Matthews, Heather Abernethy and Ted and his wife Kath. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Michael, Sarah, Jacqueline, Melanie, Sean and Jamie. Up to his passing, Philip maintained his sharp wit, clear mind and inner strength. Resting at the NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2104 Kipling Ave., Etobicoke (two blocks north of Rexdale Blvd.) from Tuesday 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Wednesday 11 a.m. Interment Woodland cemetery , Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
ADAMS, Robert
ADAMS, Robert John 'Rob' - (Member, Plumbing and Pipefitting Workers Local 46). Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident on Sunday, October 23rd, 2005. Rob Adams, in his 36th year, loving companion of Kim Poirier and her daughter Jade. Beloved son of David and Heather Anne Adams. Sadly missed by his sister Helen and her husband Brett McGuinness. Fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Wednesday, October 26th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 27th, 2005, followed by interment in St. James cemetery , Colgan. Donations in Rob's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
ADAMS
ADAMS, Sophia Mildred "Jean" (nee Breuls) - September 5, 1912 to July 24, 2005In her 93rd year. Our dear mother and granny passed peacefully at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown. She is survived by her son David and his wife Chris, her grandchildren Jennifer and her husband Andy, and James, by her step- grandchildren Niki and her husband Duke, and Brandon, and also by her brother Harold and his wife Barbara. We'll miss her smile and unfaltering love. We wish to thank the entire staff at the Bennett Centre for their kindness and excellent care. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, July 29th at 10:30 a.m. at York cemetery (160 Beecroft Rd., North York). Friends and family to meet at the cemetery office between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society are appreciated. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"Mathew 11:28
ADAMS, Terrilee
ADAMS, Terrilee - Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Barrie on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Terrilee Adams of Barrie, and formerly of Collingwood, Innisfil and North Bay, at 43 years of age. Dear mother of Corilee Clifford and Sunny Clifford. Dear daughter of Edythe (Alvin) MacLaren of Sundridge. Dear sister of Carol Ann Rees. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30Simcoe Rd. Bradford (1-800-209-4803) for visitation on Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 2p.m. until the time of funeral service in the Lathangue Chapel at 3 p.m. Donations to the New Cancer Centre at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie would be appreciated.
