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Suddenly at his home on Sunday May 15th, 2022 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Iris Adamson and the late Peggy Adamson. Loving father of Iain (Kelly), Fraser (Michelle) and Fiona (Darryl). Cherished grandfather of Mason (Kaytie), Jonathon, Lauryn, Megan, Easton, Gavin, Kayla, Sophia and Rylea and great grandfather of Parker. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Wednesday May 25th from 7-9 pm. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday May 26th in the funeral home at 2 pm. John was an avid hockey/sports fan and supported the Toronto Maple Leafs since he arrived in Canada in 1968. He was named Manager of the Year of the CCHL on 2 occasions and was an Executive Member for many years. John ran the Trinity United Church youth group for many years, as well he was Trustee at said church as well as at St. Paul’s United Church in Warkworth. His career in Cobourg was Director of Operations of Bird Archer (water technologies company). John volunteered at Petticoat Lane for 5+ years until Covid hit. His hobby was gardening. John was a Rotarian for many years and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was so proud of his family. He will be sorely missed by them all, as well as by Iris and his dog Kadri. If desired donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to all of the Adamson Family.I’m so sorry i’m so late with this message.I noticed John’s name at the NHH memorial. This was the first I heard. Your Mom and Dad sponsored my girls when they were baptized.Always remembered💙
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Dear Iris We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and the family at this sad time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
I’m very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed chatting with John when we met walking the dogs in the morning. I had hoped to get John out to the golf course again this year…my putting has improved, but I was sure that he’d still be better than me. He’ll be missed
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. |I have wonderful memories of both your Mom & Dad through Fiona's figure skating. You had very special parents! Sincere condolences to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Adamson family at this very difficult time.
Iris, I am so very sorry for the loss of John, he was a lovely man, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....Flo and Family....
Dear Latoski Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tom, Natalie, Myles and Paige
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time .
My condolences to you and your family Iris. John and I chatted in the early years as Kadri and Maggie did the same. John was a true gentleman. I am so glad you have Kadri by your side. Blessings.
I am so sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with the Adamson family.
We are saddened by the passing of John. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Iris and family. Rick and Stephanie
Our condolences to Iris and family. We will miss seeing John walking his little dog every morning.
Fraser, Fiona, Iain & family, Both Beth and I are saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our sincere condolences to you all. Have some good memories of your Dad while growing up. He was always involved, had some great humour, but could also hold you accountable when you deserved it, which we often did. Hope the happy memories and good stories will make this time easier for you all. Thinking of the whole Adamson clan during this difficult time. Take care and look after each other. Jason & Beth Birney
Dear Iris Sorry to read of Johns passing Cherish your memories Deepest Sympathy Eva
Much love and condolences Adamson’s. Love you all and wish you strength and fond memories now as you grieve for John. It’s always too early for them to leave us. Love you. Sabine. Xo
So sorry for your loss. Fond memories of your dad.
John was one of a kind, who will be greatly missed by the gang at Petticoat Lane. My heart goes out to you, Iris and all the family I know how special he was to you John will always remain alive in the hearts of many. So sorry for your loss ma chere.
To Iris and the Adamson family. So sorry for your great Loss. John was a gentleman with good sense of humour and ready smile. A pleasure to know. May he rest in peace.
Dear Iris and family. Such sad news to hear of John’s passing. He was a great neighbour who will be missed by us all. Always a smile and a good sense of humour, with time to stop and chat for a bit. My deepest condolences.
Iris and family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of such a kind gentleman. Please accept our deepest condolences. He will be missed by all of us and everyone whose lives he touched. Yasmin and the FDC Family
Dear Iris...so sorry to hear of your John's passing. Such a willing worker at Petticoat Lane. Lots of smiles from him. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Alma
Our sincere condolences to the family Ron and Edna Johnson
John’s incredible kindness, smile and love of family will be greatly missed. We are fortunate to have known him. Our thoughts are with you Iris and the family during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences Fraser, Michelle, Easton & Rylea, as well as, the whole Adamson Family! May your love, strength and all your fond memories get you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
My sincere condolences to all the family. Take strength in each other at this difficult time.
Dear Iris, Ian, Fraser & Fiona & family, We feel a sadness that John has passed away and left a big hole in your lives. We live by faith in Jesus Christ and know that he has received John into his heavenly home. Your Dad participated fully in the life of the community and our church in his younger days as did Peggy and later with you Iris. We are always grateful for his friendly willingness to serve where he was, including with his family.
Thinking of you Fiona and your family during this difficult time. Sending lots of love.
Iain, Fraser, Fiona please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad
So sorry to hear of your loss!
Ian, Fraser,Fiona and family. Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. Hold your memories close. Thinking of you all. Rory and Denise
To Iris and the Adamson family. I am so very very sorry for your loss. John was a true gentleman, a real friend and a fantastic neighbour. He will be missed by many. May God Bless and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Jerry
To Iris and the Adamson family. I am so very very sorry for your loss. John was a true gentleman, a real friend and a fantastic neighbour. He will be missed by many . May God Bless and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Jerry
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
I am so very very sorry for your loss. John was a good man, a real friend and a fantastic neighbour. He will be missed by many of us. May God Bless.
Dear Iris, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Thoughts and prayers are with the Adamson family.
I remember you well from St. Pauls in Warkworth! God bless to you, Iris and family. Bob
We are so very sorry to hear this news , neighbours and then friends , our heartfelt thoughts are with you all.
Our deepest sympathies Iris and to the Adamson family. John was a wonderful man and we will treasure our memories of him. We were so lucky to have known him. Rest In Peace dear John❤️❤️
Iris and Family; I was saddened to hear of the loss of John; he was always a gentleman and had a lovely smile. Fran Varden
I have many great memories of helping John tackle and flip alpacas during shearing season! He will be dearly missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
Iain, Fraser and Fiona, I’m saddened to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences to all.
Iris, Iain, Fraser, Fiona and families: We were so sorry to read of John’s passing and hold you close in our hearts. He will be greatly missed. Barb and Ron Swallow
Dear Iain, Fraser and Fiona My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I remember him as a jovial man with a very big heart. May you find comfort in many wonderful memories of him. Kind regards, Theresa
My sincere condolences to you Fiona and your family, I did not know your dad but he sounds like a great Man , he definitely raised a beautiful daughter. Sending lots of love and hugs especially from Adam 😘❤️🙏🙏
My sincere condolences to Iris, Iain, Fraser and Fiona on the passing of John. May your memories help you through these sad times.
We have had many lovely little conversations with John over several decades. He was always good natured with a dash of humour. He will be missed by many. All the best to Iris, Fraser, Iain and Fiona and families.
John was a happy and fun person to be around. He will be missed by many. He was a wonderful brother-in-law and I am lucky to have known him for 23 years. The good times you and John, Dee and I shared, will never be forgotten. Our hearts share in your grief. We are standing by to support and help you in any way we can. We love you. Keep your hand in God's hand and walk on by faith. Hugs, love and deepest sympathy...Verna and Kevin.
So very sorry to get this news. John was a great friend and a very kind soul and will be terribly missed. Jim and Ann
A fine fellow who will be missed. Although we lost contact ever since he left the alpaca farm , we still remember many conversations of our Maple Leafs and Church matters from our times together at St Paul's here in Warkworth. We still have a prized picture of our daughter with the infamous alpaca named Violet when she helped at the Rural Ramble at the farm many years ago. We want to send our condolences to all of John's family, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My sincere condolences to Iris and family. John was a real blessing to all, he leaves many fond memories of good times enjoyed, kindnesses always extended and an imprint of a true and faithful man. May Peace be with you all, as John most surely now resides in Eternal Peace.
With deepest sympathy.John was such a nice man with a great sense of humour .
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME ,
Dear Ian, Fraser, Fiona, and families, please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your dad. I worked with your mom for many years at Curtis, and knew your family. You will also remember, Ian, Ivan coached you in hockey. May all the memories of your dad support you during this sad time. He was a lovely man. Sincerely, Elaine
I am so sad to hear of John’s passing. I met John and Iris on a trip to Newfoundland some years back. John was a lovely guy and my heart hurts for Iris and her family.
Fraser Michelle and families We were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful man always smiling and always spoke when he saw you I’m sure he will be dearly missed but may all your memories be treasured for years to come Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time Jane and Wayne
I would like to send my condolences to the Adamson family, John was a very nice man and always took time to say Hello!! May he rest in peace.
We are so sorry for your loss Brigitte and Richard Kelly
So sorry to read of John's passing. He was a true gentleman. He would always speak when we'd pass each other during our day. I know he will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends