ADAM, Lois L. (née Griffith) - March 9, 1922 – December 20, 2021
Teach us not to ask for more But rather let us give our thanks for what is at our door For food and drink and gentle rain and sunny skies above For home and friends and Peace and Joy, but most of all for Love.
*found amongst Mom’s many saved newspaper clippings*
Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, Lois Adam, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 in the comfort of her apartment at Wynfield Retirement Residence.
She almost made it to one hundred years.
Hers was a simple, but full and blessed life focused on her family, her church and her community.
A woman of great resilience and positivity, Mom never wallowed in disappointment or despair, and never lost the friendly wit that endeared her to so many.
She enjoyed long drives in the countryside and even longer lunches at Traditions Restaurant, where she bantered with the servers. And she loved a well-made cup of tea.
Mom was born on March 9, 1922 in Merrickville, Ontario, the third of four children, to Margaret Luella Meredith and William Henry Griffith, and moved as a child to Oshawa, where she remained for life. On October 30, 1945 she married her ‘Lovey’, Malcolm A. Adam of Whitby, who predeceased her in 1992.
Left to honour Lois’s memory and celebrate her love of life are her daughters and sons-in-law, Crystal and Don Groves of Buckhorn and Arlene and Alex Sosna of Oshawa.
An involved Grandmother who loved unconditionally, she cultivated and treasured relationships with her five grandchildren and their partners: Holly (Andrew) Southwell, Adam (Meghan) Groves, Daniel (Kate) Sosna, Ryan Sosna (Jana Crawford) and Andrew Sosna (Emilie Streich).
She leaves behind four great-grandchildren, Meredith and Madeline Southwell and Evan and Aaron Groves. Auntie Lois enjoyed a loving relationship with special nieces Carol (Glen) Southwell, who sadly predeceased her in May of this year, Marg (Harry) Ferguson-Lyon and Dianne (Eric) Gareau (2009).
She will be remembered with love by her nephews and their spouses: Bill and Kathy Griffith, Don and Cheryl Griffith, Mal and Betty Fraser, and John and Susan Fraser. Lois was predeceased by her dear sister and best friend, Harriett Griffith (1987), two loving brothers, James Griffith (1982) and Arthur Griffith (2006), and her sisters-in-law, Nancy Griffith, Marion Griffith, Betty Griffith and Edith MacLean (Fraser/Adam).
The family expresses deep gratitude for the kindness, love and dignity provided to Mom by the remarkable staff of Wynfield Retirement Residence, where she resided for the last five years.
Their gifts of compassion and warmth gave Lois and her family a great measure of peace and leave us with fond memories of her time in their charge. ‘Miss Kathy’, her finger always on the pulse of the residence, was a lifeline for us.
Sam ensured that the residents were safe and the families well informed, and the effervescent Emily kept everyone entertained. Jessica and Sarah, along with many other care providers, surrounded Mom with love.
We are thankful also for the services arranged through Central East LHIN and administered by RPN Cassondra of the VHA, who delivered loving care in Mom’s final days, and by PSW Cindy of Saint Elizabeth Health Care, who spared no effort in tending to Mom throughout her time at Wynfield.
Lois’s many roles in Christ Memorial Church nurtured her soul. She was a Sunday School teacher, warden, lay reader and for years President of the Ladies’ Group.
We thank her church family, in particular the Crumps and the ladies of the Craft Group, whose fellowship and gifts of kindness enriched her life. Gratitude for their generosity of spirit also goes to Mom’s former Masson Street neighbours, most notably the Cullys and the Gays, who for decades visited with Mom over tea, chatted with her on the front porch, helped with tasks around her home and always kept a watchful eye.
Mom’s physicians, Dr. Tom Shizas, Dr. Patrick McGarry, Dr. Andrew Steele, Dr. David Adam and Dr. Natalie Baziuk, treated her with compassion and professionalism, always finding time to engage in witty banter with her.
Family and friends are invited to Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, for visitation on Monday, December 27, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to attend must be double-vaccinated and masked.
Please register for visitation by using the signup link: https://signup.com/go/aujFWGO The funeral service will also take place at Oshawa Funeral Home, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
Attendants must be double-vaccinated and masked. Please register for the service using the sign up link: https://signup.com/go/rmEczdM The funeral service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at the following link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/42929
Immediately following the service Mom will be interred at Thornton Cemetery alongside her beloved ‘Mally’ and sister Harriett.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider a donation to Christ Memorial Church, 81 Hillcroft Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 2L3, in honour of Mom’s lifelong commitment to the Anglican Church, or to the Canadian Cancer Society in honour of her husband and sister.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com .
Lois left this world with her heart full of gratitude for her long and wonderful life. Our hearts brim with gratitude too.
Mally has waited almost thirty years for his next cup of tea with you, Mom. Better put the kettle on.
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