JOHN MACADAM

January 14, 1949 – September 26, 2025 John Dewis MacAdam passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital on September 26, at age 76, following complications from emphysema and cancer. John was a vibrant, creative spirit whose generosity, compassion and zest for life enriched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He loved spending time with his siblings, Margaret, Marion (now deceased), Murray, Philip and Colin, as well as his extended family, including nephews and nieces Esther, Danny, Veronica, Chris and Rosemary, their children Levi, Rowan, Molly, Ursula, Bruno and Lily, as well as his siblings' partners, Jean Bellefleur, Joy Simmonds and Ruth Bishop. John was the eldest son of John Harold MacAdam and Marion Frances MacAdam (nee Dewis). He spent his early years in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before the family moved to Ottawa, where John attended high school before taking an arts program at St. Patrick's College, part of Carleton University. He moved to Toronto in 1975, where he studied art at the Ontario College of Art and spent the rest of his life. During his early adult y ears John backpacked through Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, at a time when very few Canadians visited those countries. Salisbury, England, became his home for three months. A more recent trip with family took John to Italy, where he savoured the country's rich array of art and architecture. Art was a tremendous passion for John. His home was filled with art and sculptures of many styles, including paintings and model sailing ships reflecting his beloved Nova Scotian homeland. Canoeing was another source of joy, especially on the Ottawa River at the rustic cottage owned by his brother Murray and Ruth Bishop. Most of all, however, John thrived on his close friendships and relationships with family members and a wide range of friends, including some he made while working at a downtown housing complex, where John was deeply loved. Other warm friendships included Rob McMurchy and his family, along with Mark Brose. Special thanks to Emmanuel Marin for his unwavering friendship and support. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated https://share.google/2ncUwBiXO4qipnkay. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.