John “Jack” D. Adam passed away on March 19, 2026, just shy of his 104th birthday. Born April 4, 1922, in East Toronto, Jack lived a long, full, and deeply meaningful life defined by family, friends, service, and community.

Known by many names—Husband, Dad, Grampa, Great Grandpa (Big Grandpa), Uncle, Brother, and friend—Jack’s greatest pride was always his family.

The youngest of five children, Jack spent most of his childhood in Mimico, where he attended Mimico High School. There, he developed lifelong passions for football and boat building. These early interests grew into a deep love for the Toronto Argonauts, a tradition proudly carried on today by three generations, and a lifelong connection to boating, often found at the Toronto Humber Yacht Club. Over the years, Jack owned, restored, and adventured on many boats, creating lasting memories with family and friends—especially trips such as Expo ’67 flotilla and the green boat, RxFun.

Jack served his country during World War II in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Stationed in England and trained in Canada, he worked as a radar specialist and later trained as a navigator, contributing to the war effort.

Following the war, Jack pursued his education at the University of Toronto, graduating from the Ontario College of Pharmacy, class of 1948. He began his career working in pharmacy before opening his own business, Jack Adam Drugs Ltd, in 1951. A respected pharmacist and business owner, Jack became a mentor and first employer to many, helping shape countless careers and lives.

While at the University of Toronto, Jack met Patti E. Wingrove (née Connell). They married in 1950 and built a family together. In 1982, Jack remarried, Edna Jean Adam (nee Ferrie), who predeceased him in 2023. Their union brought together an even larger, blended family that Jack cherished deeply.

Jack is lovingly remembered by his daughter Linda (John), and sons John (Catherine) and Don (Sue), as well as his 33 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His legacy extends even further to the many others—extended family, friends, and young people—who came to know him as Dad, Grampa, or Uncle Jack.

Throughout his life, Jack found joy in simple pleasures: woodworking (especially crafting dollhouses), playing cards, bowling, and, in later years, shuffleboard. He also valued fellowship and community service through his involvement with the Sunnylea Masonic Lodge. Professionally, he took great pride in leadership on the Board of Drug Trading (36 years) including positions as President/Chairman of the Board.

Jack often said that the most important thing in his life was his family and friends—and he lived that belief every day. His legacy of love, hard work, and quiet strength will live on through the generations he inspired.

Visitation and Service
Visitation will be held at Turner & Porter – Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Celebration of Life will take place at Turner & Porter – Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, Monday March 30 at 11:00 am, gathering the hour before and reception to follow.

Donations
 are requested in lieu of flowers please. We are asking for donations to be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer.ca.