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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ADAM, James Blackwood (J.B.) - died at home on May 23, 2008 in his 82nd year. Born in Goderich, Ontario, he was the only child of James and Margaret Adam. After a short stint in the Canadian Army he transferred to the Royal Canadian Naval Air Arm, where he was one of the first 48 Naval Air recruits to arrive at HMCS Shearwater in 1946. During his 21 years in Naval Air he sailed on all three of Canada’s Aircraft Carriers, HMCS Warrior, HMCS Magnificent and HMCS Bonaventure. During this time he earned his Department of Transport Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License. After leaving the RCN he joined Air Canada for 24 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Jim, along with four other avid aircraft buffs restored the Avenger aircraft presently on display at the Shearwater Aviation Museum. His love of firearms prompted him to start his own business, Adam Arms, in which he was active until his death. Jim also loved sports and was active in hockey, baseball, golfing and shooting. He was a member of the Federal Government’s Firearms User’s Group (Advisors to the Minister of Justice) for 6 years; he was also an instructor for FAC courses. Jim was a member of Annapolis Valley Shooting Sports Club, Grandview Golf Club and Canadian Naval Air Group. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Glenys (Hurst); son, Michael (Ann McCarten), New Glasgow, NS, daughter, Patti, Dartmouth, NS. Cremation has taken place. Visitation Tuesday May 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Funeral service Wednesday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Marilyn Newport officiating. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Burial in St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Westphal. Family flowers only please. Donations gratefully accepted to Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 5000, Station Main, Shearwater, NS, B0J 3A0 or St. John’s Anglican Church, 1215 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS, B2Z 1B2. (The Globe and Mail 15 Sep 2008)
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