March On! ...the history of the
Toronto Optimists Drum & Bugle Corps
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Brian Adam
Corps: Smith Falls Lamplighters, Kingston Grenadiers, Empire Statesmen, Seneca Optimists and Optimists Alumni
1957 — July 12, 2024
Brian Jacques Adam of Bath, ON passed away peacefully at QHC (Quinte Health Care) in Belleville on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 67. Loving husband of Holly Adam (née Baker), proud father of Jason Adam (Jordan Elsey) of Peterborough, and Lindsay Adam of Picton. Predeceased by his parents James and Jeannine Adam and brother Ross. Survived by his brother Ian Adam (Diane) of Peterborough, and sister Brenda Adam (Brian Kauk) of Ashton. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Brian’s earliest passion was for drum and bugle corps, which he carried with him into his fifties, from the Smiths Falls Lamplighters to the Seneca Optimists, the Kingston Grenadiers to The Empire Statesmen in Rochester, NY, where he and brother Ian won a DCA championship in 2004, and finally to the Toronto Optimist Alumni group the following year. Brian couldn’t dance or sight read worth a darn, but music followed him and his keen ears everywhere he went.
Furniture refinishing, experimenting in the kitchen, keeping
sharp with the daily Wordle, and doting over
family filled his
sails through retirement. Above all else, Brian will always be
remembered as a selfless
and loving son, brother, father, uncle,
husband, and friend to many from far and wide. He will be greatly
missed and forever cherished.
Brian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We Remember!