John Walter ‘Jack’ Adair, formerly of Molesworth and most recently Stratford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his 97th year.
Husband of the late Audrey (Bradburn) Adair. Father of Lynne & Bob Burford, Keith & Debbie Adair, Anne & Doug Young, and Gerald Adair, all of Stratford. Grandfather of Pamela & Dean Peckham, Darryl Burford, Jason Adair & Melissa Verstoep, all of Stratford, Brooke & Ben Groothuis of Kitchener, Sarah Young & Dave Leung of Bowmanville, Laura Young & Mark Hayman of Ajax, and great-grandfather of Jack and Matthew Peckham, Hailey Leung and Madeline Hayman. Brother-in-law of Shirley Keys and Murray & Joan Bradburn, all of London.
Predeceased by his parents Victor & 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 Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. 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
