Alister Cooke Adams

Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 with his family by his side. Alister Cooke Adams was in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Kathleen Adams (nee Allen) for 56 years. Devoted father to Lance (Lily), Dawn and Geordie (Isabel Pereira). Doting grandfather to Matthew, Nicole, Dylan, Alexandra, Charlotte, Samantha, Lucas, Alora, Caleb and Ava.

After receiving an MBA from McMaster University, Al went on to have a successful career as Manager and part-owner of Melnor (Canada). Al was a strong competitor on the Canadian tennis circuit. He enjoyed golfing with his wife, playing an active role with his grandchildren and travel.

Al especially cherished his yearly return to Newfoundland where he was born and raised. Al was a person who always gave of himself and thought of others first. He will be dearly missed by all.

Cremation has taken place. No funeral service will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place at the Mount Forest Cemetery at a future date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Memorial donations can be made, in lieu of flowers, to the ALS Society of Canada or a charity of your choice.