Helen Adams in her 89th year, passed away quietly surrounded by her children.
Helen was born to Lyonel Francis and Helen (MacLennan) on May 19, 1936. She has survived her five siblings – Lexi, Ruth, John, Frank and Lyonel Jr. Helen married Jack on July 3, 1954 in Toronto. They moved to Bolton with two sons in 1958. By 1964, they added two more sons and a daughter. Helen and Jack were together until Jack’s passing in July 2005. Helen leaves behind her children and their spouses, Jack & Julie, Dan & Sue, Paul & Cathy, Peter & Sharon, and Dawn & Ian Jones. She was truly loved by her 13 grandchildren and their partners, Steven & Shannon Adams, Bryan & Jennifer Adams, David Adams & Krystal Robson, Kim & Shaun Carlyon, Lisa & Mike Raso, Kevin & Lizzie Adams, Jenna & Jay Watson, Nicole & Cody Crichton, Mitchell & Marlee Adams, Brittany Adams, Annamarie Adams & Derek Calloway, Cooper Jones and his sister Logan Jones. Helen cherished her 17 great grandchildren, Daniel, Carly, Rachel, Andrew and Charlie; Drew, Luke, Adriana, Daniel, Kate, Ryan, and Adeline; Jackson, Colton, Brooks, and Zachary; Spencer.
While raising her five children, Helen found time for work and play. Before becoming a loyal and well loved employee of Bolton IGA, she worked at Sheardown Tire and Battery, McGillion Transport and House of Paris. Helen also enjoyed her time volunteering at The Thrift Shop in Mount Forest. Helen was also a founding member of the Bolton Kinette Club. As a Kinette, she volunteered her time and made lots of friends. Her dedication to the Service Club and the community, earned her the highest honour of “Life Member of Kin”. Helen was also an avid golfer. Over the years, she played as much as she could at Bolton GC, Glen Eagle GC, Sun ‘N Lake GC (Florida) and Pike Lake GC. Helen loved her winter home and friends in Sebring, Florida. In 1999 Helen and Jack left Bolton and moved to Pike Lake GC near Mount Forest. Helen enjoyed her life and garden at her home in Pike Lake, until recently when she moved into Kingsmere Retirement Residence in Alliston.
The family will receive their friends for a memorial reception at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Wednesday, April 30 from 12pm – 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada (www.give.cysticfibrosis.ca) a cause near and dear to Helen. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Howard and Sharon Venning
To the family of Helen,
Our deepest condolences to all. Helen was always a constant face at the IGA and a delight to meet up with in Bolton. She was always referred to as “Aunt Helen” and was a lot of fun to work with at IGA. Lots of good times to pass the day. Our thoughts are with all at this difficult time. Your memories will be with you all and will never fade.
RIP Helen
Don and Marilyn Farley
Our condolences to the families of Helen . Don and I had fun times at Bolton Golf ⛳️ Course and Pike Lake. She’ll be sadly missed. RIP. Helen. Don and Marilyn Farley
Gayle Ellis
I send my sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives the comforting promise that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.
Glen Hutchinson
Adams family please accept our condolences on behalf of the Hutchinson family. Go with the angels now . I’m sure Jack can’t wait to “T” off with you on your next journey. God bless all of you.
CHERYL BULPIT-HICKMAN
My deepest condolences to all of the Adams family.
My heart goes out to all of you.
Jean Farndon
Sincere condolences to you Cathy and your family. May she Rest in Peace.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Adams family,
My condolences and sympathy are with all of you at this time. Keep happy and positive memories close at this time of loss. They will help you get through the rough patches. Your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was always happy to chat and catch up. She will be missed by many. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Sara Shantz (Francis)
Auntie Helen was fun and funny and always went out of her way to chat with me at family functions. I will cherish memories of visiting her in Sebring, FL. I will miss her but remember her fondly.
Kelley and Geoff Potter
Dawn, Ian and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. May your memories of her, help you through this time. Thinking of you all,
Kelley and Geoff Potter
Krista Lloyd
My sincere condolences to Helen’s family. Thinking of you all.
Krista Lloyd (Venning)
Joanne Slavish Wiggins
Dearest Dawn, Jack, Danny, Paul, Peter, and families ~
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother.
She will be dearly missed by many.
I hope you find strength in the strong bond which you all share, and comfort in joyful memories in the midst of your sorrow.
Heartfelt condolences to all of you
Marg Pilson
My sincere condolences to all. I remember the many good Kin times.
Connie Vanstone
To All Helen’s Family and Friends,
My sincere condolences on Helen’s passing . She and your Dad were a constant around Bolton back in the day. And then it was a pleasure to meet up with her again , sometimes in Alliston. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie Vanstone
Brian & Joanne Hunt
Our condolences to the entire Adams family.
Some of my first thoughts when hearing of Helen’s passing was delivering the newspaper to the Adams home on Martha Crescent growing up and later working with Helen (Mrs. Adams to us kids) at the IGA. Helen will always be remembered as a warm & friendly person (not to mention keeping the stock boys “in line”). Our thoughts are with all the family & may all those memories of a wonderful women stay with you forever.
Arlene & Paul Di Iulio & family
Our condolences to all the Adams family on the loss of your dear Mom. Helen was always witty and kind to us when we saw her at IGA and Glen Eagle. We hope great memories live forever in your hearts.
Hugs from Arlene & Paul Di Iulio
Brown
Our deepest condolence to the extended family and friends of the passing of our dear cousin Helen (nee Francis ) Adams.
Terry and Bonnie Brown
Donna and Rob Hill
Sorry to hear about Helen’s passing. She will be missed by her friends in Bolton and Pike Lake.
Barry and Sharon O’Sullivan
Dear Sue , Dan, and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
May your dear Mom, Rest in Peace.
Sincerely, , Barry and Sharon O’Sullivan
Mount Forest, Ontario
Steve & Candy Derbyshire
Our deepest condolences to all the Adams families on the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
james Healey
Condolences from the Healey`s.
Arlene Vance
My sincere condolences to all your family on the loss of your Mom, Helen.
May she now rest in peace.
Warm regards
Arlene Vance
Greg Manion
Our condolences to the Adams family .Helen was a great neighbour when we lived on Martha Crescent. In recent years we would meet her at the Thrift store in Mount Forest. She aways give it her all .
Greg & Helen Manion
Murrel & Donna Francis
Deepest sympathy for the loss of Helen.
We miss her here in Florida. Shared the sad new with neighbors and enjoyed many memories. We will see her again.
Marilyn Hunt
Dawn & Adam’s family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother, Grandmother &Greatmother
May your memories of times together give you peace and strength during this most difficult time
Marilyn & Oscar Hunt
Diane Killam
Dear Dan and Family…I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I did not know her well but do remember seeing her at IGA. She was always so kind and friendly. My sincere condolences to all.
Gloria Haines-Taziar
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing she will be missed by her friends in Bolton as well as Pike Lake. I sure enjoyed playing cards with Helen and sharing books
Nancy Batten
My sincere condolences to the Adams family
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Myrna and John
Dawn, Ian and families, our sincere Sympathy on the passing of your Mom.
May all of your great memories comfort you.
Denise & Mark Wallace
Our condolences to the Adams families. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Susan Prendergast
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Mom.
Jacquie Goforth
Our sincere condolences to the family of Helen. I have enjoyed playing cards with Helen. Helen was an remarkable women who was set in her was and always spoke her mind. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see your new home. I will miss you.
Jacquie and Randy Goforth..
Nancy Batten
My sincere condolences to the Adams family for the loss of your Mother.
Thinking of you at this sad time .
Sandy Poitras
Mrs Adams, I will always remember you as one of the most pleasant and incredibly fun-loving, social moms of all my friends’ moms! You were the wise, friendly senior staffer at my first job at Bolton IGA along with your equally kind and fun-loving daughter, my dear friend, Dawn. Mrs Adams, you always had a warm smile for everyone and a sparkle in your eye. Your love of life and ability to make friends so easily, is an inspiration for all of us.
Our family sends much love and condolences to all of your family.
Sandy, Mike, Christian, Danielle and Ryan Poitras.
GLENESE DOUGHERTY
I AM SO SORRY THAT Y DEAR FRIEND HELEN HAS PASSED AWAY. WE TALKED REGULARLY ON THE
PHONE, I RECENTLY LEFT A MESSAGE ON HER ANSWERING MACHINE BUT DID NOT GET A REPLY.
MY HUSBAND AND I ENJOYED A FRIENDSHIP WITH JACK AND HELEN FOR YEARS AND THEN IT
JUST BECAME HELEN AND I. WE DID A LOT TOGETHER, PLAYING GOLF AT MARLWOOD GOLF
COURSE HERE IN WASAGA BEACH, IN PIKE LAKE AND, FLORIDA. WE HAD A GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR MY HUSBAND PETER AND JACK AFTER THEIR PASSING.
WHEN IT WAS JUST HELEN AND I WE MET IN FLORIDA AND WENT ON A CARIBBEAN CRUISE
TOGETHER. S0 MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF THE WHOLE ADAMS FAMILY. I HAVE A BELL BY MY
SIDE WHICH I AM RINGING ,IT IS FROM IAN AND DAWN MARIE’S WEDDING, IT HAS MOVED HOUSES WITH ME MANY TIMES. MY HEARTFELT WISHES TO ALL THE ADAM’S FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY HEART.
ME
Terry Coles
My condolences to the Adams Family. It was always a pleasure to see Helen during Bolton days and I can imagine how much she will be missed by her many family members and friends myself included.
Terry Coles
Debbie Hunt
Dawn & families
Heartfelt condolences to all of your family for the loss of your mom. From the time we moved to Bolton in.’68 til she left to go to Mount Forest, I will always remember her smile and wave as she drove by our house.
Keep smiling, Mrs. Adams.
Julie Prendergast
My sincere condolences to Helen’s family. May she rest in peace.
Julie Pendergast
Ellen & Chris Ridd
We’re so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, please accept our sincere condolences.
Inge Meise
Condolences to the family & friends for the loss of Helen Adams at this sad time. We should all remind ourselves of all the good times we had with her. ️
From Meise’s, Inge, Alan, Kimberley, Michelle & Rob
Valerie Simpson-Francis
Please accept our deepest condolences on behalf of the Simpson Family. You were not just our neighbors, but good friends. We have so many memories shared from our years on Martha Crescent. Your home was always a welcome and fun place to visit. Thinking of you all, wishing you many happy memories of your dear mother.
Jacky, Val and Geoff