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Delbert James Adams  (1896 ~ 1955)

 

9.3.2. Second child of Thomas J. Adams and Maggie Brisbin, Delbert James Adams, was born July 29, 1896, in Fenella, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

  He married Bella May Milne, daughter of John Milne and Eliza Jane Nichol, April 7, 1920, in Roseneath, Ontario and had three children:

 

 

  Delbert J. Adams died November 9, 1955, aged 59 years and Bella M. Milne Adams died February 27, 1987, aged 90 years in Cobourg, Ontario and are interred at Macklin’s Cemetery. 

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----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Adams—Milne

The residence of Mr. J. A. Nichol, Roseneath, Ont., was the scene of a very pretty Easter event, on the afternoon of April 7, 1920, the occasion being the marriage of his niece, Miss Bella May Milne, eldest daughter of Mrs. Eliza Milne to Mr. Delbert James Adams, second son of Mrs. Maggie Adams of Fenella, Ont.

  The bride looked very charming and was prettily gowned in white crepe de chene embroidered with silk and seed beads, with the customary bridal veil and orange blossoms and wore the groom’s gift, an amythyst and pearl pendant and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations with fern.

  Accompanied by her uncle, Mr. J. A. Nichol, she took her place beside the groom, beneath an arch of evergreens banked with ferns and Easter lilies, while Miss Jean Nicol of Norwood played Lohengrin’s Bridal chorus. Miss Ina Milne was her sister’s bridesmaid, dressed in maize crepe de chene and Mr. Frank Adams ably supported his brother.

 The marriage ceremony was conducted by Rev. Thomas McNaught of Bethesda. The groom’s gift to the pianist was a beautiful bar pin set with an amythyst. 

   After the ceremony and the signing of the marriage register, the wedding party led the way to the dinning room where a very dainty luncheon was served.

  Immediately afterwards the happy couple left amid showers of confetti and good wishes for a short honeymoon to western points. The bride’s traveling suit was of navy serge with taupe hat and veil.

  The bride received many beautiful gifts, which shows the high esteem in which the young couple are held. Cobourg World, Apr. 16, 1920.

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----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Delbert J. Adams

On November 9, 1955, James Delbert Adams passed away at Cobourg General Hospital. He had been ill two weeks following an operation. He was 60 years of age. 

  Born at Fenella, son of the late Thomas Adams and Mrs. Adams, he was a member of Fenella United Church.

  He is survived by his wife, Bella Milne, sons, Eldon of Cobourg and Heber on the homestead, his mother, sister Ruby, brothers, Frank, Roseneath and Archie, Sceptre, Sask., grandchild Marie Adams. A son, Eric, predeceased him.

  Funeral service was held at his late residence, conducted by Mr. G. Lockhurst.

 Pallbearers were N. C. Leach, W. I. Montgomery, Jim Waldie, Eldridge Sherwin, Hilton Jewell and Herman Davis. Flower bearers were Everett, Neil, Don, Gerald, and Dean Adams, Eugene Halstead, George Lean, Art Brandwood and Bill Rowden.  Interment in Macklin’s Cemetery.

  Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tucker, Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Macklin, W. A. Macklin, Brighton, Mrs. Giles Nichol, Toronto, attended the service. Cobourg World, Nov. 17, 1955.

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Bella M. Milne Adams

September 14, 1896 ~ February 27, 1987

At the Cobourg Hospital on Friday, February 27, 1987, Bella May Milne, wife of the late Delbert James Adams. Dear mother of Heber of Roseneath, John of Cobourg and the late Eric. Dear sister of Ina Halstead of Port Hope. Loving grandmother of four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg, on Monday, March 2. Spring interment Macklin Cemetery.  Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. or the Roseneath United Church. Cobourg Daily Star, Mar. 2, 1987.

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