With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Elsie Mildred (Maddick) Adams on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in her 89th year at the Hamilton General Hospital. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children Susanne, Jimmy (Claire), Denise (Alan), Dennis, Carol (Bill). She was the treasured Nana to her grandchildren Brittany (Beau), Brandon (Christian), Myles (Megan), Michael, and Kelvin. She was the precious great-grandmother to Madelyn. She is survived by her sister, Marlene, and sister-in-laws, Edna and Eileen as well as several nieces and nephews, including great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James (2010) and by her brothers and sisters Muriel, Fred, Cecil, Joyce, Alfred, Margaret and Ronald. She will be missed by special friends Catherine and Vic as well as many former workers of the Hamilton Spectator where she was employed for 33 years. She will also be sadly missed by her family at the Church of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church where she has been a life long member and active worshipper. The family offers sincere appreciation to the staff of 8 South at the Hamilton General Hospital where she received excellent compassionate care. Throughout her life, Elsie always had a smile to greet people, making them feel welcomed. She spent many hours providing hospitality at the Church, especially on 'Donut Sundays', Good Friday Hikes, and Children's Festival. Her involvement in the Ladies Auxiliary to the 47th Hamilton Scouting Group, her contributions to the Pastoral Visiting Team, the Rockers in the Nursery or Greeting at the door brought out the best in those she was serving. She continued making people feel special even through her last days with visitors and staff, making each moment count. Visitation will take place at the Church of St. John the Evangelist (320 Charlton Avenue West) on Sunday, September 10th from 6-8 p.m. The celebration of her life will occur at 2 p.m. Monday, September 11th with visitation occurring an hour before the funeral service. Funeral arrangements are being made by CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME (905-387-2111). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a food bank (St. Matthew's House, Neighbour to Neighbour), to the Memorial Fund of the Church of St. John the Evangelist or to a charity of your choice.
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