John Walter “Jack” Adair

John Walter “Jack” Adair, formerly of Molesworth and most recently Stratford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his 97th year. 

 

The husband of the late Audrey (Bradburn) Adair, Jack was the father of Lynne and Bob Burford, Keith and Debbie Adair, Anne and Doug Young, and Gerald Adair, all of Stratford.

 

He was the grandfather of Pamela and Dean Peckham, Darryl Burford, Jason Adair and Melissa Verstoep, all of Stratford, Brooke and Ben Groothuis of Kitchener, Sarah Young and Dave Leung of Bowmanville, Laura Young and Mark Hayman of Ajax, and great-grandfather of Jack and Matthew Peckham, Hailey Leung and Madeline Hayman. He was the brother-in-law of Shirley Keys and Murray and Joan Bradburn, all of London.

 

Jack was predeceased by his parents Victor and Catherine (Sutherland) Adair, sisters Mary Aitken, Doris McCallum, Helen McIntosh, Joan Boulianne and brother Victor in infancy.

 

Jack was the owner and operator of J.W. Adair egg grading station in Molesworth, and then an employee of Moore’s Produce and Ideal Supply Listowel. He enjoyed time with family and friends, camping, oil painting, and many musical gatherings with various groups, including the Gypsy Campers. 

 

Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on May 15. The funeral service was also held there on Thursday, May 18 with interment in Molesworth Cemetery.

 

Memorial donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Molesworth, Rotary Hospice, Stratford Perth, or Listowel Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. 

 

Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca