Lionel Jeffrey Adams

Lionel Jeffrey Adams passed away unexpectedly on March 21st, 2026, almost 3 months after a severe stroke that robbed the active extrovert of his mobility and speech. The loving husband and father was 3 weeks shy of his 86th birthday.

Lionel was born to Irvine and Elaine (née Bynoe) Adams on April 10, 1940 in Chateaubelair, St. Vincent, where he was raised. After school, he trained in public health in Kingston, Jamaica. On his return, he married Ynolde Mulraine in April 1969; they immigrated to BC 9 months later. There they welcomed a daughter, Ramona, who died just before reaching 14 months of age. While he was upgrading his credentials, they welcomed another daughter, Leona. When he completed his training, they moved to Prince Rupert, then Langley where he and Ynolde lived from 1979 onwards.

Lionel was resilient through physical and professional challenges, and retired in 2005. He was an avid photographer, a hobby he maintained through his life, even as he gave up jogging and cycling. He swam regularly until the start of the pandemic. He remained active leading up to his stroke, engaging with neighbours on his daily walks and connecting with friends and family via email and WhatsApp.

Lionel was predeceased by his parents, brothers Philip, Gilbert, and Eustace, sisters Hannah and Martha, and daughter Ramona. He is survived by his younger brothers David and Ceyon, his wife of almost 57 years, Ynolde, his daughter Leona, and his and Ynolde's extended family (nieces, nephews, and cousins and their descendants).

We are appreciative of the care provided over years at the Langley Diabetes Health Centre, Retina Surgical Associates. Douglas Park Dental, Walnut Grove Medical and Four Oaks Medical Centre, and more recently at Langley Memorial (Emergency, Critical Care Unit, 4South Central), Bayview Seniors Community and the Residence at Morgan Heights. We particularly want to thank Anne-Marie, Joan, and Samir, nurse practitioner Nadine, and Drs. Blackmore, Brar, Chapman, Dhanda, Hegedus, Hussein, McKnight, Nagesh, Schendel, and Thobani.

We will be remembering Lionel’s life on June 27rh at 11:00 at Town and Field Church, 20719 48th Ave., Langley; the service can be viewed online live and thereafter here: . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada, or another charity of your choice. In his memory, we encourage you to be active in whatever way you’re able or to seize a photographic opportunity.