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.
Blair had a literary side. I still remember sitting with him at a café in Mont Tremblant. He was relaxed and talking happily of books. Lovely memory.