On December 19th, 2022, Arthur Blair Adams, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away too soon following a heart attack. Blair was born in London Ontario to Roy and Elizabeth (née Miller) and grew up in Ottawa. A graduate of Lisgar Collegiate Institute, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Carleton University before studying dentistry at the University of Western Ontario and specializing in orthodontics at Tufts University. He established a successful orthodontic practice in Ottawa; his patients and peers will remember him for his eye for detail and his infectious love of learning. Friends knew him for his passions for skiing, cycling, and travel, his sense of humour, and his unending quest for barbecue perfection.
Blair was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Kathryn “Joselyn” (née Sweeney), their daughter Nicola (Craig Williams), grandchildren Leo, Margaret, and Audrey, sister Nancy, and nieces Kate and Lesley. He will be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Alyson (the late Dr. Ed McLelland).
Complete obituary to be published in the Ottawa Citizen on Friday, December 30th and Saturday, December 31st.
In honour of Blair’s wishes, there will be no public gathering. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Red Cross, the Ottawa Humane Society or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.
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Louise Lettstrom-Hannant
Barbara Gelb & Tony Chisholm xox
We are truly shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of dear Blair. We send much love and heartfelt sympathy to you, Nicola and family.
Arturo and Amparo
Dear Joselyn,
We are with you, Nicola, grand children, and all family for the sad lost of Blair.
We will keep in our memory his sympathy, sense of humour and friendship.
Mexico was always in Blair heart which give us a spiritual link.
We are sure that the happy memories of the life that you made together will always warm your days.
With our friendship!
Neal Vinet
All of use in the Tremblant community who knew Blair are very sad to learn this news. Our sympathies to Joseyln, Nocola and all the family.
Iola Price and J. Anthony "Tony" Keith
Dear Joselyn - we send our deepest sympathies to you and Nicola and family.
We will see you when return and give you a big hug to let you know how we feel. Iola and Tony
Rina and Dean Eyre
Dear Joselyn and Nicky and family.It was with a terrible shock we were informed by Joselyn of the passing of her husband Blair.Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family.Joselyn and Blair were so much an appreciated community couple in the neighborhood and our beloved manor avenue has lost a person always ready for some neighborly interaction. Nicky has lost her much loved dad who she wanted around at least for another 20 years to see her children grow up.We hope memories will remain close to your heart to soften the blow of his passing. May he rest in peace, Rina and Dean Eyre neighbors for at least some 40 years
Dave McAulay
Blair was a great friend. Fun sense of humour, very intelligent, fantastic orthodontist, and one of the best skiers I have seen. I will always remember our ski adventures at Tremblant. I will miss him.
Marian and Roger Crowley
We were sorry to hear about Blair's sudden passing- we remember him as a welcoming and gracious host at Nicola and Craig's wedding. We know your lives won't be the same without him, and we're thinking of you at this sad time.
David, Pascale, Émilie & Laeticia (Lagacé) Miller
Dear Jocelyn, Nicola and Nancy,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Blair’s passing and are thinking of you at this really difficult time. Our hearts go out to you. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
With love ❤️
Christine Shaikin
My Deepest Sympathy to Joselyn ,Nicola and Family …May His beautiful Soul
RIP …
My deepest condolences, for the loss of your love and soulmate. The very shocking and sudden passing of Blair reminds me of how grateful and immensely fortunate we are to be loved.
That, you carry with you always in your heart