5.8.4.2. Gordon Elroy Adams (1931-2014)

Gordon Elroy Adams (1931 ~ 2014)

5.8.4.2. Second child of George T. Adams and Florence A. Johnson, Gordon Elroy Adams, was born December 26, 1931, in Mount Forest, Ontario.

He married Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” O’Neill, daughter of John Thomas O’Neill and Sarah Ann O’Dwyer, December 24, 1949, Welland, Ontario and had two children:

(5.8.4.2.1) Fay Patricia (1954 ~ )
(5.8.4.2.2) Gail Elizabeth (1956 ~ )

Gordon E. Adams died February 22, 2014, aged 82 years in Burlington, Ontario and S. Elizabeth O'Neill Adams died February 26, 2021, aged 89 years, in Dundas, Ontario.

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Gordon E. Adams

December 26, 1931 ~ February 22, 2014

Gordon Elroy Adams ~ former resident of St. Catharines, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, Ont. due to complications from Norovirus. Loving husband of Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Adams (nee O’Neill): Dear father of Fay (Jim Mansfield) and Gail (Rick Impey) and grandfather of Gordon and Colin Mansfield and Greg, Scott, and Glen Stilges. Predeceased by his parents George Thomas and Florence Ann Adams, brother Jack Adams of Mount Forest Ont., and his son-in-law, Stephen Stilges of St. Catharines. Fondly remembered by many friends, nieces and nephews. Service of Remembrance will be held 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at Welland Canal Centre, 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy. Lock 3 Lounge. A lunch reception to celebrate his life will follow. Family will be available to share memories with family and friends until 3:30 pm. St. Catharines Standard, Feb. 26, 2014.

S. Elizabeth O’Neill Adams

April 29, 1931 ~ February 26, 2021

Sarah (Betty) Elizabeth Adams (nee O’Neill) 89, died February 26, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas Ontario with family at her side. She was born April 29, 1931, to John Thomas and Sarah Ann (nee O’Dwyer) O’Neill in Jonquiere, Quebec. Betty brightened every room she entered and every conversation she was part of with her winning smile and cheerful attitude. She has gone to meet the love of her life, childhood sweetheart, Gordon Adams who she met in Welland Ontario where both of their families had moved to in the early 1940’s. Gordon and Betty eloped on Christmas Eve 1949 and spent the next 64 plus years of their lives devoted to each other. They built their home and raised their daughters in St. Catharines. While Gordon made wooden furniture and toys in their basement Betty was busy painting them. Betty was introduced to wilderness camping by Gordon as a young bride. They spent years enjoying campfires with friends as they moved up in the camping world to an RV that they travelled through much of North America in. Betty still talked of their days as part of the Dunlop Seniors and their “gang” that met for coffee, breakfast and numerous parties. Mom had few regrets, the major one being that her grandchildren lived so far away. Nothing was too difficult for Grandma Betty to do for her five grandsons when they saw each other, whether it was building castles from cardboard boxes, reading one more story or---, During this pandemic, she relished Face Time and “window visits” from her grandsons and great-grandsons. Photos and videos of her youngest great-grandson who she never got to meet in person due to Covid, were a major joy and highlight in her last month. Betty is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Fay and Jim Mansfield of Waterdown, ON; Gail and Rick Impey of Edmonton Alberta; grandsons Gregory, Scott and Glen Stilges of Edmonton; Gordon and Colin (Justine) Mansfield of Toronto, Great Grandsons Warren and Riley Mansfield of Toronto; brother Leo (Theresa) O’Neill; sisters-in-law, Betty and Lise O’Neill and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by husband Gordon Adams; son-in-law Stephen Stilges; brothers and sisters-in-law Ned (Pauline), Tom (Lucy), Patrick (Jeanine), John (Lucile) O’Neill; brothers Jerry and Daniel O’Neill; sister Veronica MacDonald and sister and brother-in-law Georgina (Don) Brauweiller. Cremation has taken place and interment will be a private affair. A Celebration of Life will be organized for a later date when family and friends can safely gather again. Messages of condolence may be made at the following passfieldmortuary@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Joseph’s Villa, Long Term Care, 56 Govenors Rd., Dundas would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joe’s for their compassion and the care over the past three years. Betty was very happy with the care and activities that kept her active, engaged and safe during the past year when visits were so limited. St. Catharines Standard, Apr. 29, 2021.

John T. O'Neill

May 16, 1893 ~ December 14, 1962

John T. O’Neill, died suddenly last evening, December 14, 1962 at his residence 16 Asher St. He was in his 70th year. Native of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, he came to Welland 18 years ago. He has been employed with the Atlas Steels Ltd., for several years until 1955. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Welland Council, and the Canadian Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah O’Dwyer O’Neill; six sons, Thomas, Jeremiah, James Leo, Daniel and Patrick all in Welland and John T. Jr., with the United States Marines in North Carolina; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Brauweiler (Georgina) Welland, Mrs. Gordon Adams (Elizabeth) of St. Catharines, and Mrs. Leo McDonald (Veronica) of Toronto. Also surviving are 29 grandchildren, two brothers, Leo and Daniel O’Neill of Newfoundland; and a sister Mrs. Lucy Byrne in Newfoundland.

Mr. O’Neill is resting at the J. J. Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young St. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed. Welland Evening Tribune, Dec. 15, 1962.

Sarah A. O’Dwyer O’Neill

February 12, 1901 ~ October 1, 1974

Mrs. Sarah Ann O'Neill of Northland Manor died at the Port Colborne General Hospital on Tuesday, October 1, 1974 in her 74th year.

Born in Harbour Main, Newfoundland, she lived in Quebec for 20 years until coming to Welland in 1945 where she resided until becoming a resident of Northland Manor in 1969. She was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Welland.

Her husband, John Thomas O’Neill predeceased her in 1962. She is survived by six sons, Thomas, Jerry, Leo, Dan and Patrick, all of Welland, John of the North West Territory, three daughters, Mrs. Donald Brauweiler (Georgeina) of Welland, Mrs. Gordon Adams (Sarah) of St. Catharines, Mrs. Leo Macdonald (Veronica) of Bramalea, 41 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Ann Spencer, Nova Scotia, Mrs. Art (Maude) Murphy, Massachusetts, Mrs Anthony (Belle) Cavallo, Massachusetts, Mrs. Meg Dunn, Nfld., and one brother, James, also of Newfoundland. She was predeceased by two sons Edward (1959) and George (1936), one daughter Mary (1921) and two sisters Gert Hickey and Mary Nolan.

The late Mrs. O’Neill is resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 803 King St. Port Colborne where parish prayers will be recited Thursday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Welland, on Friday at 10 a.m.

Interment will follow in the family plot at Holy Cross cemetery. Welland Evening Tribune, Oct. 2, 1974.