John Patrick MacADAM

MacADAM, John Patrick (J.P.)
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Pat left this world for the next on May 19, 2015. Born on September 15, 1934, Pat was preceded in death by his father Jack MacAdam, mother Nellie Gallivan and brother Father Austin MacAdam, (White Father). Pat leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Janet Terris MacAdam. His children: Kelly Gaon, Lane MacAdam (Susan) and Shaun MacAdam (Louise) are heartbroken at the loss of their dear father, as are his adoring grandchildren: Jamie, Sierra; Kali, Kirsten, Laurel; Élise and Philippe. Pat's son-in-law Steven Gaon mourns his passing. Also sharing in this loss is his former wife Helen Castle (née Lane). Pat was a proud Cape-Bretoner and graduate of St. Francis Xavier University who authored 5 books. He was a brilliant raconteur, researcher and renowned writer who helped elect 2 Prime Ministers, (Diefenbaker and Mulroney). Pat was director of Public relations and promotion for CJOH-TV and produced "Question Period". He was a senior writer at Expo '67 and was Minister-Counsellor, (Press and Media) at the Canadian High Commission in London, England. Pat was a columnist for the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Sun and numerous publications. He was co-founder of Piccadilly double decker Bus Tours. He will be deeply missed. The family wishes to extend genuine gratitude to the staff and doctors at the General, Bruyère and St.Vincent hospitals and to friends who visited Pat. Donations to the "In Memoriam" program at bruyere.org/give would be greatly appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held.