Ian G. Adams

      Ian G. Adams was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

      Ian was born on December 5, 1944 at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Campbellton, NB. His parents were Inez and Gordon Adams. Ian was raised in Campbellton, NB. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.

      Growing up in the Adams household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Ian was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Ian was raised with 2 siblings. He had two younger brothers, Keith and Allan. Ian and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Ian was always consistently loyal to his family.

      As a young child, Ian was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. He wasn’t pushy and never forced his way into games or other activities. Ian developed a variety of interests, though, and the things he enjoyed doing he did well. He was always curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Ian took part in street hockey and baseball. He was a member of the military cadets and scouts/cubs. In his spare time he liked comic books and baseball cards. However, what Ian enjoyed most was simply playing and spending time with his many friends.

      While his teachers and even his friends generally thought of Ian as being a serious person, he managed to have a pretty good time in high school as he made that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was Mrs Ethier. Ian was a very logical person who enjoyed learning about factual information. Using his exceptional memory, he was able to learn much through observation. Ian always seemed to have a command of the facts and was able to make it seem as though he could easily master any problem that might be presented to him.

      Always considered to be a solid friend, Ian was fortunate to have numerous acquaintances and several very close friends during his life. Since he disliked making generalizations about people and preferred to draw his own conclusions based on direct observation, Ian was able to see beneath the surface of relationships and became a true friend to those who knew him. He was committed to his friends and valued the trust he placed in them. While growing up, some of his best friends were Tom Wright, John Anslow and Jack Chedore. Later in life, he became friends with Bob Gregoire, Dale Laflamme, Ken Connors, Arnold Firlotte, Mike and Jerry Laviolette.

      On February 24, 1968 Ian exchanged wedding vows with Patricia Ann Hambrook at the First United Church Campbellton. Compassionate and devoted to Patsy, Ian held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Patsy and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.

      Ian brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Ian was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Ian was blessed with two children, one son, David and one daughter, Kilby. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Andrew, Kerrigan, Braelyn, and Kendal.

      Ian greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. His primary occupation was Senior Clerk of NB Liquor Corporation. He was employed for 26 years with NB Liquor Corporation. Ian worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

      Ian liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into his hobbies, where he was very methodical in how he organized his activities and categorized things. Since he enjoyed his private time, Ian always tried to allocate a specific time for working on his hobbies. His favorite pursuits were golf, camping, social events and curling. Ian was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

      Ian found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, he could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. He applauded those who won, and he enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find himself wrapped up in those details. Recreational sports included golf, skiing and curling. He would watch his favorite sporting events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were hockey, tennis, golf and curling.

      Many organizations were grateful to have Ian as a member, since he always brought with him a “stick to it” attitude and a high degree of common sense. Using straightforward methods to successfully complete the job, Ian was a great planner who was incredibly well organized. It seemed that he was able to schedule any event or activity with ease. He always seemed to know exactly what needed to be done. Throughout his later years, Ian was an active member of the Masonic Lodge.

      Ian was a man who was dedicated and devoted to his faith. He was a lifetime member of First United Church Campbellton. During that time, he served on various church committees. He was a sympathetic man who valued his beliefs and was willing to work tirelessly for them.

      Ian was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Ian’s favorites was Tyler, a miniature collie dog. They were best friends for 8 years. His family was rounded out by his budgie bird, Charlie.

      Ian's retirement from NB Liquor arrived in 2000. In 2009, his new life involved relocating to Moncton, NB to be closer to family. Even in retirement, Ian continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances.

      Ian G. Adams passed away on July 16, 2016 at Dr. Georges Dumont Hospitial. He is survived by his wife Patsy, his children, David (Paulette) and Kilby (Jamie); his grandchildren Andrew, Kerrigan, Braelyn, and Kendal; his brother Keith (Doris) and Allan (Helene). Services were held at First United Church Campbellton on July 20, 2016. Ian was laid to rest in the Campbellton Rural Cemetary on July 20, 2016.

      Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Ian G. Adams. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.

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Passed away at the Dr. Georges Dumont Hospital in Moncton on July 16, 2016 at the age of 71 Mr. Ian G. Adams of Moncton and formerly of Campbellton, husband of Patricia “Patsy” Adams of Moncton, NB. Born on December 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Inez (Vye) Adams and late Gordon Adams, both of Campbellton, NB.

He is survived by his son, David (Paulette) Adams of Moncton, NB and his daughter, Kilby (Jamie) McFarlane of Fredericton, NB, his grandchildren, Andrew, Kerrigan, Braelyn and Kendal. He is also survived by his brothers, Keith (Doris) Adams of Tide Head, NB, Allan (Helene) Adams of Lower Sackville, NS. He was predeceased by a late infant brother Ronald Douglas.

Pallbearers: Keith Adams, Allan Adams, Pam Breau and Alwyn McGarvie and Honorary Pallbearers: Wayne Parker, Mike Savoie, Clement Bois, Linda Savoie, Pat Doucet and Gisele Duguay.

A funeral service will be held at the First United Church in Campbellton, Wednesday July 20th at 2:00 pm.

Visitation at Maher’s Funeral Home, 33 Lansdowne St., Campbellton, Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00.

Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation (1-877-453-0533 - www.kidney.ca/atlantic, IWK Children’s Hospital (1-800-595-2266 - iwkfoundation.org) or Dr. Georges Dumont Hospital Foundation (Nephrology Unit) (1-800-862-6775 - chudumont.ca, in memory of Mr. Adams.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Campbellton.

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