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Vi Adams August 25, 2024

Date of Funeral

August 30, 2024

Adams, Viola “Vi” – peacefully at Brightshores Health System Lion’s Head on Sunday August 25, 2024. Viola Jacquiline Adams (nee Watson) at the age of 94 years. Loving wife to the late Lloyd Adams (2015) for almost 65 years. Devoted mother of Craig, of Tobermory, and Brent (wife Jeny), of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of Greg, Ryan, and Spencer. Great-grandmother of Norah, Theo, Georgia, Cordelia, and Oscar. Sister-in-law of Bunny Burr-Hallman (late Don), of Sarnia, and Betty Gibbons, of Tobermory. Sadly missed by her nieces, Ellen Hill (nee Edmonstone), and Susan Edmonstone. Predeceased by her parents, A.J. and Winnie Watson; brother, Nelson Watson (wife Kathy); sister, Mareda (Bud Edmonstone); brothers-in-law Cleve (Jean), Sonny, Tommy, Ray and David; sisters-in-law Marold Bartley (Clarence), Edna (late Bob Miller), Ruby (Jason Durance), and Catherine McNair; a son, Brooke (age 13); and an infant daughter, Shelley. Family invite friends to gather with them for visitation at the Tobermory United Church, 5 Brock St., Tobermory on Friday August 30, 2024 from 12 – 2 PM, where a service to celebrate Vi’s life will be conducted at 2 o’clock. Interment in Dunks Bay Cemetery. Donations to the Tobermory Medical Clinic Auxiliary, Canadian Cancer Society, or to the Tobermory United Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, 814 Bruce Rd. 8, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

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Family invite friends to gather with them for visitation at the Tobermory United Church, 5 Brock St., Tobermory on Friday August 30, 2024 from 12 – 2 PM, where a service to celebrate Vi’s life will be conducted at 2 o’clock. Interment in Dunks Bay Cemetery.

Condolences(19)

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    Heike Domke Talbot says
    August 27, 2024 at 2:45 pm

    My heart felt sympathy to Vi’s family and friends.
    She was a great leader in the wider community but especially for Tobermory United Church. All those pies she made….
    She was also an outstanding mentor for so many of us. I’m so glad that I was honored to have called her my friend. Sure will miss all those cups of tea’s we had together

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    Bill Walker says
    August 27, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    Dear Craig, Brent & Jeny and extended family,

    Your mom was a lovely, kind and caring person and I always enjoyed my interactions with her over the years.
    May fond memories provide you comfort.
    (Regrettably I have a previous commitment on Friday and will be unable to attend, however please know you will be in my thoughts.
    With Condolence,
    Bill Walker

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    Frank & Carol Wilson says
    August 27, 2024 at 8:39 pm

    Such a wonderful lady who leaves behind many smiles and memories. She was an ambassador for the community of Tobermory and will be missed. We wish to extend our condolences to each and everyone of the Adams family.

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    Susan and Roger Shantz says
    August 27, 2024 at 8:41 pm

    Craig, Brent and Jenny,
    Roger and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mother.
    Vi was a very special woman whose joy and enthusiasm was simply unmatched in the church when I was there as minister. Vi and your Dad Lloyd strongly supported us in our work; something we are forever grateful for. Vi had a knack of reaching out and making sure that people felt welcome in the community. Roger and I still speak of the time we celebrated Christmas dinner with your family – a feast to remember. Your Morher’s baking skills are also legendary – especially her pies. We are honoured to have had the opportunity to get to know and become friends with both of your parents – we are the better for it.
    May God strengthen you at this time of grief, may your anchor hold in this passing storm of life.

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    Barb Liverance says
    August 28, 2024 at 8:27 am

    Deepest sympathy to Vi’s family. She was a lovely lady. When I was in Tobermory we spoke often. Cherish your memories & she will always be near

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    freda dean says
    August 28, 2024 at 9:23 am

    Craig ,Brent and family
    I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many memories of growing up
    next door to your family.
    Sincerely Freda Dean (Adams)

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    Janet Pugsley says
    August 28, 2024 at 10:59 am

    Spence, Craig and Family
    None of us have ever known a Tobermory without the driving force of Vi Adams. As I settled in this magic place, I went to her home at Christmas time.
    I was donating a shoebox filled with a stuffed Canadian beaver, and a colouring book for poor children overseas. I wonder whether Vi’s organized goodwill resulted in some of the skilled specialists working at the Owen Sound Hospital. I must check with my eye doctor next week. Vi will live in our hearts forever. With you, Jan

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    Barry and Darlene Smith(Nelson) says
    August 28, 2024 at 1:09 pm

    Craig, Brent and Jen and family
    So sorry to hear about Vi’s passing. What a wonderful life that lady had, with your dad as her partner they were so involved in the growth of the village of Tobermory. The times they spent in the different clubs, their quality time together in Florida after their retirement. Always welcomed our big Nelson family and the table was always blessed with food your mom prepared, everyone was welcome at their table. You kids had one of a kind parents, they will be sadly missed by all whose lives they touched. Together again. Bless them.

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    Maxine walker says
    August 28, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    It is with a very sad heart ❤️ tonight to here that Vi has passed away. I met Vi a few years ago when I was staying with my daughter , Debby Mitchell. Vi being a great friend of my cousin Kathleen Hollis has invited us to her home each winter when I am there for tea. She was such a caring and lovely lady to talk to. My condolences to all her family. She will be greatly missed in her community. Especially her church where she spoke every Sunday. May you rest in peace Vi. You had a wonderful life from some of the stories you told me. I will miss my hug this winter. Maxine Walker, Amherst, N.S.

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    Donna & Kelly Thompson says
    August 28, 2024 at 6:26 pm

    What a wonderful picture of a wonderful Lady. That is just how I will always remember her when every I saw her when I worked in Tobermory. Always positive and always a smile. Thinking of Vi’s family at this most difficult time.

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    Robyn Dean says
    August 28, 2024 at 10:17 pm

    She was a force and will be greatly missed by the community! She will be missed by all who were graced with her sweet smile

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    Dawn & George Harpur says
    August 29, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Dear Craig, Spencer, Brent, Jenny and families

    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We feel very fortunate to have known Vi. She and Lloyd were very welcoming when we moved to Tobermory. Will always remember the music and the shiveree.

    With sympathy
    Dawn and George

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    Hugh and Shirley Black says
    August 29, 2024 at 2:53 pm

    To Craig, Brent, Jeny and your extended family.
    The beautiful picture of your Mother reminds us all what a legacy she has left behind on this earth. But oh the lovely memories she created for all of in the community. We will always cherish her delicious dinner parties, her committed skills at all the pies she made for family, and friends and her on going commitment of activities to her community.
    Hugh and the are so grateful to have been part of both your parents journey. They set a great example of a well lived life.
    You will all miss her so much. But the smiles and joys she brought to you and so many others provide a measure of comfort during this sad time. Thinking of each of you with heart felt love.
    We feel incredibly sad to miss Friday’s goodbye to our dear friend, Vi.
    Sincerely
    Shirley and Hugh Black

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    Rob and Brenda Davis says
    August 30, 2024 at 3:56 am

    Craig, Brent and your extended family. Brenda and I and our family are so sorry to hear of your mom‘s passing. She was such a wonderful woman, a friend to us and our families and will be missed greatly by the community. We hope that the good memories you have and the support of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.

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    Tessie kritikos. Anna roussakis says
    August 30, 2024 at 2:33 pm

    May her memory be eternal. God bless.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Kritikos and Roussakis families

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    Ernie and Patricia Wright says
    August 30, 2024 at 10:15 pm

    We are sorry to hear of Vi’s passing. She was such a loving and caring lady to everyone and will be greatly missed. We wish all the best to Craig, Brent and their families.

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    Dave Goodfellow says
    September 1, 2024 at 11:38 am

    Dear Craig, Brent and family of Vi….
    So sorry to have just learned of the passing of your mother.
    We were thinking and speaking of her this June when we finally got across the pond to Ireland.
    Her and your dad took my grandpa John Goodfellow to see his birthplace and family. So wonderful and thankful hat she was the one that got that idea going, as Uncle Tom got over here first and the brothers reunited after 62 years. We will be sure to let my dad, Pat’s cousins that she stayed with in ireland, know about this sad news.
    Take care, Dave & Cathy Goodfellow

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    doug daws says
    September 2, 2024 at 9:37 am

    We would like to offer condolences to all family members on Vi’s passing.
    From Connie and Doug Daws.

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    Patgoodfellow says
    September 2, 2024 at 4:37 pm

    Dear Craig Brent and family so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing she was such a wonderful woman. Fond memories of her and your late father when they visited Ireland and took uncle John to visit his family and home after 60 odd years sincere sympathy from the Nugent McKenna McCarron and Goodfellow families Aughnacloy and Ballygawley County Tyrone Ireland

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