Obituary of Brian Adam

Brian Jacques Adam of Bath, ON passed away peacefully at QHC in Belleville on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 67. Loving husband of Holly Adam (née Baker), proud father of Jason Adam (Jordan Elsey) of Peterborough, and Lindsay Adam of Picton. Predeceased by his parents James and Jeannine Adam and brother Ross. Survived by his brother Ian Adam (Diane) of Peterborough, and sister Brenda Adam (Brian Kauk) of Ashton. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Brian’s earliest passion was for drum and bugle corps, which he carried with him into his fifties, from the Smiths Falls Lamplighters to the Seneca Optimists, the Kingston Grenadiers to The Empire Statesmen in Rochester, NY, where he and brother Ian won a DCA championship in 2004, and finally to the Toronto Optimist Alumni group the following year. Brian couldn't dance or sight read worth a darn, but music followed him and his keen ears everywhere he went.

Furniture refinishing, experimenting in the kitchen, keeping sharp with the daily Wordle, and doting over family filled his sails through retirement. Above all else, Brian will always be remembered as a selfless and loving son, brother, father, uncle, husband, and friend to many from far and wide. He will be greatly missed and forever cherished.

A Funeral Service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church in Bath on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11 am. A reception will follow at St. John’s Hall. For those desiring, memorial donations to St. John’s Anglican Church or the Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Payne Funeral Home in Odessa. Please share your memories and condolences with the family.