OBITUARIO
Charles "Bucky Adams
25 abril , 1937 – 13 julio , 2012
Adams, Charles ‘Bucky’ Richmond 75 went home to be with Our Lord and Saviour, Friday July 13, 2012. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Charles Augustus Adams and Susie Bertha Adams. “Bucky” volunteered at Northwood Center for over 20 years in the Harbourview Lounge and deemed this, ‘his Wednesday night ‘music therapy’. He grew up on Creighton St. with a musical career spanning over 60 yrs. In the beginning Bucky played the bugle, trumpet and tenor sax which quickly became his voice. He had a tender and unique style that came from the heart. Although self taught, he attended St. Francis Xavier University where he couldn’t resist forming a band with his three professors. Bucky formed many bands over the years including, Rockin’ Rebels, Road Runners, Ambassadors, Unusuals, and Basin Street. Many highlights in his career included: playing with Louis Armstrong at the Lobster Trap in the 60’s, playing with BB King at the Middle Deck in the 70’s; being featured with Oscar Peterson on Thrill of a Lifetime in the 80’s and on a weekly TV show called Canada Express. In the 80’s Bucky formed a band called Generations. It was showcased on the CBC radio program Identities. He received the Gabriel Award (International award sponsored by the UN for its highest level in broadcasting for excellence of production and content.) Personal accomplishments: musically inspiring and influencing young minds. He has played for: local schools, the Mass Choir, Symphony NS, and the National Arts Gallery, Ottawa. Bucky received the Pioneer Award from The African NS Music Assoc. He had a speaking part in the movie, Above and Beyond. He received the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal. The front cover of his CD “Freedom” reads: “Through the music on this CD, my desire is for you to feel through my music, allowing it to embrace you like loving arms giving you peace, calmness and freedom of your spirit. As I give this musical gift to you, I pray you are blessed with love fresh daily.” Survived by partner Glenda Huska, and wife Clara, daughters Venetia, Susan, Halifax; Kimberley Casey Toronto, special daughter Kenya Adams-Nesbitt (Paul). Sons Charles (Elaine), Corey (Ada), Martino (Judi), Halifax. Sisters Vivian Barbour, Oklahoma City, Elizabeth ’Betty’ Mitchell (George) London, Ontario , Sue Christmas, 15 Grandchildren,7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, as well as Darcie Huska and many children who called him Dad. Predeceased by sister Evelyn Powell, brother Charlie. A ‘Going Home Service’ will be held 11am Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Patrick’s Church, 2267 Brunswick St. Halifax. Rev. Wallace Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to support any local music program. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the QEII Emergency Department. To view or place a online message of condolence please visit:www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com
Servicios
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Going Home Service
martes, 24 julio , 2012
Recuerdos
Charles "Bucky Adams
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8 abril , 2018
This was a man that touch my life in ways only the harmony and unity of music can. My Uncle Bucky was a powerful force that I only knew in stories my mama told me (Betty) his sister until I went to Halifax and was gifted by God the reunion of our souls in music, note and verse as my uncle played his sax and showed me many pics I'd never seen of my Gramma Sue , his mom and the Basin St Blues days ....all I can say is wow and I've been breathless ever since... now I know my legacy of music, rhythm and blues is within my heart and soul for life.
Donna Gough
17 noviembre , 2012
Donna Gough
God's Blessings to you and your family's my prayers are with you all.
Shelley Hamilton
25 septiembre , 2012
My condolences to the family at this time. I am grateful that as a young artist growing up in Nova Scotia,I was able to be part of the musical Adams family, and being under Bucky's wing was an honour. My he blow his horn LOUD & STRONG in heaven... with love... Shelley Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario.
28 julio , 2012
Dear Corey and Family,
What a privilege it was to be allowed to share your dad's going home service. It meant a lot to Layne to be asked to play -- he rarely gets nervous, but he says before they started Just a Closer Walk With Thee, his hands shook like they haven't for years. I think he played his heart out for Bucky, whom he will miss so much. And all of you showed that Bucky's musical gift lives on in you. What a great send-off for a great guy and fabulous musician.
Sylvia Macdonald and Layne Francis.
25 julio , 2012
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Deborah Sangster
25 julio , 2012
May your family be comforted in your time of grief and loss with these words of hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
How fitting that our reunion with Bucky will be heralded by the sound of a trumpet.
Love, Blessings, Peace & Hope
Marilyn Lanz
25 julio , 2012
Condolences to all of Bucky's family and everyone who knew and loved him.
He certainly brought music into our lives and touched our souls. I'm honoured to have met him and studied with him at welding trade school in Dartmouth.
Marilyn Lanz
Local 170 Vancouver, BC
24 julio , 2012
I first met Bucky in 1975....McInnis Room -DAL -sitting in with my 9 piece-
what a player !! When I was playing with Joe Murphy and the Essentials ,
he jammed with us regularly. At the CBC , I had the opportunity to work with him
often....the 'Identeties' show that won the'Gabriel'...the Ellington song for 'Clara' ,
'lord you Brought Me CD'....many live broadcasts (MLK concerts ,etc...and 2 award winning CD's with the NS Mass Chior...(almost forgot his brilliance on Linda Carvery's CD).
I had the priviledge of interviewing him ...but moreso ,it was our personaql talks that were special ,especially the blast 10 yrs...Bucky was a philosopher
in his own right.
Woody loved him !!! So does Wallace....and A full church....and the many others that his music touched...the touch ,the core sound,,and above all ,the phrasing.
About a year ago ,I was interviewing Bucky, and as usual we were looking back...I told him that I thought his performance on "Lord You Brought Me....in particular "Where Would I Be ' with Kim Bernard ...was equal to anything Stan Getz has done (in that vien),played it for him...he was moved by his own playin'...just deserves...love you Bucky
Karl Falkenham
Musician and CBC Producer/Engineer
and proud to be a friend of Bucky's since 1975
24 julio , 2012
Our deepest condolence to the Adams Family GOD HAS A NEW ANGEL love and blessings from the ROSS FAMILY
24 julio , 2012
Condolences to Bucky's family. Bucky music greatly enhanced the joy of our wedding reception @ Privateer's Warehouse
Ken & Rose Giffin
Originators of Privateers Warehouse with Michel Iindthaler & David Forsyth
Jordan Callander
24 julio , 2012
My cousin Bucky whom I never met but heard so much about him from my dad Russel (Jimmie) Callander. Rest in Gods arms for he will comfort you now. My prayers go to the family and friends. RIP my cousin
24 julio , 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Bucky a very great and talented person. He will be surely missed by all who knew him.
Bob Thibault
Barbara Brothers (nee Callander)
24 julio , 2012
Cousin Bucky, we didn't have enough time together. You were a magician with a horn in your hand, and the magic you created will always live on in your music. Sadly missed, but never forgotten...
Bernadette Hamilton-Reid
23 julio , 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the Adams family. Bucky was definitely a musical icon in the Afrikan Nova Scotian community and beyond. His soulful playing will surely be missed. Let's hope we honour his memory by continuing to encourage our youth to pursue their musical careers. Thanks for all you have done. God Bless the Family.
Deborah Borden
23 julio , 2012
To my Adams family,
On behalf of myself and my son Kyle, I offer the deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad and my cousin Bucky. I am honored to tell people that he was my family.I struggled all week about missing the service, but having just started a new job, I am unable to be there. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. God Bless you all and I love you all. I know right now there is a concert taking place in heaven. Uncle Junior playing drums, Cousin Bucky on sax and Granny and Grandaddy on vocals.
Jeri Brown
23 julio , 2012
A royal class musician! A gifted artist and a treasure!
Jeri Brown
23 julio , 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bucky was a great man and will be sadly missed by us all. You are in my prayers.
Love Breena Bailey
Marlene Forbes-Tizard
23 julio , 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. With loving memory from your friend always, Marlene (Forbes) Tizard.
Denise LaPierre-Taylor
23 julio , 2012
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Deepest Sympathy to you all. Love and prayers from your Maynard Street Friends. Beverley (Forbes) LaPierre, Denise LaPierre-Taylor & Tracy LaPierre-MacLeod.
Audrey Smith
23 julio , 2012
It is so sad to hear of the passing of Bucky. He was so talented and so loved by many. My memories go back to the beginning when he was a young boy learning to play his musical instruments with his Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. God Bless Audrey (Thibault) Smith and Family (Halifax,NS)
23 julio , 2012
The last time we saw Buck was at the Neptune Theater and the Thirsty Duck playing with Corey and Kingsley Etienne where we watched with such pride. He also played for us with Connie Maynard at Paul Bailey's house in Pickering. Which was also memorable. He will be mourned by all his Callander cousins. There must be a great Jam session going on in heaven.
RIP
Rod and Charlene Callander
Cardiff, Ontario
Charles Husbands
23 julio , 2012
Condolences to the family. Bucky left his
mark with his music and will be remembed in our history, "Thats large"
Charles Husbands & Family
Carlotta Weymouth
22 julio , 2012
I'll remember Bucky for his music ,Bucky was always dressed we will be hard pressed to hear another person with the love and style he had,and his shoes were always polish like his horn heaven has gain another Gabriel we will miss you our love and condolences to the family .Carlotta Weymouth and family
Cornwallis Street Baptist Churh Family
22 julio , 2012
On behalf of Rev. Rhonda Britton, Deacons, Officers and Church Family of Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, We lift you up unto the Lord during this time of grief. We pray the Lord will be to you and give you the comfort that you need. And when you have no answers to all the questions 'why' Know that God is in control and is there by your side He understands the way you feel and knows the loss you face so rest in His eternal love for there you'll find His grace. Love is the answer in the heart of Jesus. He feels what we feel and He will never leave us. Times of grief comes to us all. Sometimes the hurt is too much to bear but always remember God's everlasting love and that He is always near. He is there to hold you in His arms and He'll never leave you alone. Give it to Him; All the hurt within. Don't bear it on your own.
We all need to call On God's holy power When we're in our deepest need And in our saddest hour God is never distant He sheds a tear with you He knows the pain your feeling And what you're going through when you place your hope In His undying love You will know His peace Like a mighty rushing flood. We pray that in this time of loss of Brother Charles "Bucky" Adams, You'll feel God's love much more And that you'll find your comfort in the presence of the Lord. We pray God pours upon you His sweet amazing grace And overflow your heart with peace As you live in His embrace.. Your loss is Heaven`s gain.
God Bless, today and in future days ahead.
Sandra Ead-Morello
22 julio , 2012
RIP Bucky. Thanks for all the great memories you gave us growing up on Creighton St.
Cheryl Talbot
22 julio , 2012
I had some memorable times at the home of Bucky, Chump and their family members on Maynard St....What a warm welcome and feeling as though you too were a part of the Adams family with good food and fantastic muisic - you might even walk away having learned a new dance or a new style of fashion in that back yard... and if you hung too long or got tired you were offerred to go ly down. To the family My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I Shump and Bucky: Mr and Mrs Adams, however, it was those whom insisted I call them Bucky and Shump....................... Bucky was a humble and respectful man,which I am sure you all know. He is gone on to his final home where; I am certain you will all eventually be with him one day. What a welcoming in heaven. Imagine those pearly gates opening up for Bucky and here he is blowing his Sax, and the angels receiving him their names are endless. Shump, "my beautiful friend" I love and respect you very much, I pray for you,"love,piece and contentment" my thoughts are with you and your family at this time....xoxoxoxoxo God Bless!
Tina MacDonald
22 julio , 2012
My sincere condolences to all of the Adams family... my thoughs and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time...
Tina MacDonald (nee Rose)
xoxo
Michele States
22 julio , 2012
Mr. Adams was a amazing man, he will be sadly missed but will forever be In my thoughts & prayers... Im so happy I got to know him and thank him for the times I was at his home... To The Family, may God strength & guide each and one of you.. My love to all of you. RIP Mr. Adams....,
21 julio , 2012
My deepest sympathy to all the family.God gave your dad a wonderful gift in being a professional musician and how generous he was to share it with so many. May your hearts be healed and know that your dad is in his true Home. Blessings and prayers,
Sister Cecilia Mac Neil
Russel Callander
21 julio , 2012
RIP cousin I hear your sax and Agels singing
Allan Callander
21 julio , 2012
Bucky, When I first heard of your passing, I was so saddened, but then I remembered back in the day when you took me to Club Unusual to sing with your band and it brought a smile to my face. I was in awe of your talent on the Saxophone. I still tell everyone that you are the best sax man that I have ever heard. Now you will be playing with all of the Angels in Heaven! My deepest condolences to the family and all of the people whose lives you touched through your music!
Your Cousin, AL Callander
Ruthanne Coles
20 julio , 2012
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time
May your memories bring you Comfort.May his music bring you Joy
We pray that God will give you strength and courage in your time of bereavement.May the peace of the Lord be with you, especially at this time.
May God watch over your family during your time of need. With our sincere sympathy.
Love Ruthanne and Cortez
Winston & Gracey Brooks
20 julio , 2012
I didn't know Bucky very well, but I knew that he was very talented, and also my 1st cousin, I heard him play with my late sister Merry who sang with him, we were very surprised to hear of his passing, so on behalf of all his Callander cousins, I wish to send our condolences to the family, he will surely be missed, & when I see or hear a saxaphone I will think of him, so RIP Bucky, we know your blowing your sax for Jesus and the rest of our musical family who have gone on before you. Gracey & Curley Brooks & family
Russel (Jimmie) Callander
20 julio , 2012
My cousin Bucky, I wanted to see you when I was down last year but didn't have time. Like they say life is too short, and go with your first instincts. Well my cousin you are with a lot of loving family and friends now and no more suffering, we will meet again God willing. My regards to the family and God give them the strength they need at this sad time. I will miss you, but your always in my heart. RIP my cousin love and peace
Joe Sealy
20 julio , 2012
Bucky. We will miss your immense talent, your sense of humour and your joy of life. Our condolences to your family, friends and to all who were touched by your wonderful music.
Joe & Judi Sealy
Colleen Boone
20 julio , 2012
I have a lot of fond memories of growing up with the Adams family, especially my dear friend who I love - Susan. Words cannot express how it feels to lose a father who you love so much. I ask that God wraps His loving arms around the family and comfort them during the sad times. I can honestly say that I have never seen Bucky without a smile on his face. Rest in paradise.
20 julio , 2012
The end of an era....how I enjoyed listening to Bucky Adams play Watermelon Man back in the sixties at the Candlelight Lounge...thank you, you made me into a jazz fan....God Bless. Marilyn (Kiely) McAnulty, Halifax, NS
Cassandra Colley Wedlock
20 julio , 2012
Extending sincerest condoldences to the family of Mr. Adams. Trusting you will find strength in God and each other through this difficult time.
20 julio , 2012
We have lost another great one who has gone home to be with our lord. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. He was such a great friend and so full of fun.
We send our love to you,
From Phyllis Patterson and the family
Robin Edmiston
20 julio , 2012
A great man, a great friend, a great loss, and one of the world's greatest jazzmen. My deepest sympathy.