Adam John Cahill
March 16, 1985 to August 12, 2022
Obituary
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce Adam’s death after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12th at age 37.
Predeceased by grandparents, Charles and Mary Cahill, and John and Rita St. Croix; cousin, Robyn Peddle; uncles: Richard St. Croix, Paul St. Croix and Randolph St. Croix; and father-in-law, Ronald Ryan.
Leaving to mourn his partner of 15 years, Devonne Ryan (her mother, Rosalie; her sister, Natalie and her brother, Ronald); his parents, Brian and Mildred Cahill (nee St. Croix); sister, Alana Cahill; aunts and uncles: Charlie Cahill (Carey), Robert Cahill (Betty), Christopher St. Croix, Jacqueline St. Croix, Helen Peddle (Randal), Sebastian St. Croix (Madelyn), and Louise Daley; his godmother, Mary Lawlor, and special friend, Peter Fifield, as well as an extensive circle of dedicated family and friends.
Adam will be remembered for his razor-sharp wit and his one-of-a-kind, unwavering sense of humour. He was endlessly optimistic and kind to everyone he encountered. When he wasn’t travelling the world, he was canoeing or kayaking on Gambo Pond or searching for new, secret swimming spots. Adam was a voracious reader and fierce pub trivia player fuelled by an encyclopedic knowledge of music and pop-culture.
He brought smiles and laughter everywhere he went. His grace and humility touched many lives; his loss is immeasurable to the people who loved him.
We want to thank the incredible health care team at the Health Sciences Centre, including Dr. Costello, Dr. Jones and Tasha Gilbert, for their tireless and compassionate care—a special thanks to the amazing staff of 4 North A and the Ambulatory Treatment Unit.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, Freshwater Road. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 17th from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m., and Thursday, August 18th from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 19th, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Rd.
The family wish that all visitors wear their masks during visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Adam’s memory to Ronald McDonald House charity.
Forever remembered in our hearts, our gentle-giant, Adam
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on August 17, 2022
7-9 p.m. on August 17, 2022
2-4 p.m. on August 18, 2022
7-9 p.m. on August 18, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Brian and Mildred,
It is with sadness in our hearts we extend our condolences to you and your family on this terrible loss. Our staff join David and me in reaching out to you to give our belated support. We know the joy he gave you and how proud you were of his accomplishments. Now his like has been taken. We hope his memory will live long in your memories and allow you some joy in his memory.
Mildred, Brian, Alana, and families,
We were heartbroken to hear of Adam’s passing. We are devastated for you and for everyone affected by his loss.
May his special heart and spirit continue to soar.
Sending you our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
Xoxo Carolyn and Terry Peddle
Dear Mildred and Brian. We extend our belated condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved son . We hope that loving memories of Adam help to surround and comfort you in this difficult time.
Carolyn Emerson and Gloria Montano
Dear Millie and Brian,
I was so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. It looks like Adam had a beautiful life and left a positive impression on everyone he met. Thinking of you and yours and sending you strength as you cope with this terrible loss.
Beth Ryan
Mildred, Brian, and Family: Paul and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Adam’s passing. We remember those early years as neighbors when we were both pregnant and Adam and Ashley were born only one month apart to the day. It was a joy to see them together. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Arlene and Paul Miles & Ashley
Mildred & Family’s
So sorry to hear of your beautiful son’s passing. Fly high with the Angels. RIP Adam
Dear Alana, Mildred and Brian,
I haven’t seen you for over 21 years now. Back then Adam was a very young man. I remember his beautiful smile, kind soul. I will remember him with all these positive feelings. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mildred, Brian and Family,
It has been too long since our paths crossed, and I certainly wish it was under much pleasanter circumstances. Adam sounds like such a vibrant young man, who accomplished much, the most important of which was making people smile. In the midst of the sadness, remember that smile and know that he had a positive impact on many and that ripple will continue to flow into the future because of the love he experienced and shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mildred, Brian and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. I certainly remember him as a little boy at Gambo Pond, many years ago. My deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time.
Dear Brian, Mildred, Alana, and Devonne,
We are thinking of you and sending love and light at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences.
Millie and family, deepest sympathy and warm wishes. Peace to all. Love Evelyn Lundrigan Career days. e
Devonne, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Adam’s family. I never met Adam but know through kiera how devoted you are to him and we’re always there to support him. I’m sure that brought him immense happiness and comfort.
Kevin Breen
So sorry to hear about your beautiful son Adam’s passing. I had only met him once at his Uncle Rick’s funeral but I feel I have known Adam for most of his life. Hearing about his adventures from his Aunt Louise and how funny he was put a smile on my face. She talked about how kind he was to Adrian after Rick’s passing and how special he was them. May the many wonderful memories you have of your son help you all through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Millie, I was so sorry to hear of your son Adam’s passing.. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Helen Manning
Millie and Brian, I was so saddened to hear of Adam’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
Mildred, Brian and all the extedned family.
Our prayers and thoughts with you all at this very sad time.
Michael and Annette Boyle
Dear Millie, Brian & Family,
I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your son.
Dear Millie and Brian:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences at this very difficult time.
Karen Goodnough
I taught Adam math at Holy Heart High School back in 2000-2001. He was a brilliant student with such a pleasant demeanour. I am so sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age. My deepest condolences to Adam’s partner and family.
I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time
Millie, Brian and Alana,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Adam’s passing. He is almost the same age as my oldest — I can imagine the tremendous grief that is felt at such a loss. We send our condolences and sympathies.
Eternal rest grant unto his soul, O Lord. May your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Dear Millie and Brian,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my deepest condolences at the passing of your son Adam.
Sincerely yours, Walter
Millie, Brian,
So sorry to hear about Adam’s passing. My heart goes out to you and all your family. I will keep you in my prayers for you to have the strength in the coming days.
Dot Joy
Mildred, Brian and Alana,
Wayne and I are both shocked and saddened by the loss of Adam….such a fine young man gone way too soon. We have wonderful memories of sitting in the Holy Heart bleachers watching our sons play basketball. We send our deepest condolences!
Take Care,
Marion Counsel and Wayne Dawe
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Adam. I have such fond memories of our time together as kids. He was a light in the world who will be sorely missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time.
Brian, Mildred and Alana
We are so very sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
To Alana, Mildred, Brian, and Devonne,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Adam’s passing. He was a remarkably witty and kind person who brought joy to everyone, and he will be missed deeply by all who knew him. I’m grateful to have had Adam in my life and will cherish my memories of him always.
Thinking of you all in Ottawa at this difficult time,
To the Cahill family,
I am so sorry for your loss, it is truly heartbreaking to hear of Adam’s passing. The time I spent with Adam and your family growing up are some of my fondest childhood memories. I am thankful for the time I got to spend with Adam, he was always a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Millie and family,
I am so very sorry to read of Adam’s passing.
Sending you deepest condolences and strength for the days ahead.
Yvonne St. Croix Barry
My experience with Adam was that he always entered the room with a grin and everyone else responded in kind due to his quick wit and charm. My heart goes out to his family and everyone who knew him and I’m better to have known him. ❤️
Brian, Millie and Alana, my heart breaks for you all. There are no words other than to say I was graced to have known and worked with Adam and you all. My thoughts and prayers with you at this very difficult time.
To the Cahill Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and offer my condolences. I was lucky to know Adam during high school and university ; he was so funny, kind, and genuine. Truly a great person.
I am saddened to hear about this. Adam had a smile you could never forget. Thoughts and prayers with family and friends.
Brian, Millie, and Alana, I am so sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Adam, such a remarkable yet humble young man. It was our great pleasure to have been able to spend some time with him over the years..
Brian, Millie, Alana and Devonne We are saddened to hear of Adam’s passing. Jim and I are in Clattice Hr but our thoughts are with you.. RIP Adam
Brian, Mildred & Family,
We are shocked, saddened and so very sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. We pray you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have of him. Thinking of you all.
Dear Brian, Mildred, Alana and families,
I was devastated to learn of Adam’s passing. What a loss of a beautiful man. Know that he will be with you always in his happy memories and love of you all! 💝
God bless
Korona Brophy
Music Ecole St. Gerard
Mildred, Brian and all Adam’s family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of happier days bring you some comfort during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Adam.
Dear Millie, Brian and family, I am deeply saddened on the passing of your lovely son, Adam. He had such a wonderful personality and was a pleasure to chat with when he would come into our office. May your beautiful memories bring the family much comfort. Rest peacefully, Adam.
Millie, Brian and family,
So sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you hold dear comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
Dear Brian, Millie and family,
Please know that we are thinking of you during this time of tremendous loss. May the love everlasting you have for Adam, his wife and daughter, see you through now and always.
Brian, Mildred,, Alana and Devonne,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Cherish your many happy memories that you shared with Adam. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with you during this very difficult time.
Brian, Millie and family
I am so sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Pam Phillips
Dear Brian, Mildred and Alana,,
So many fond memories. There are no words to express our sadness. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Irene, Fergus and Fergus
Brian, Mildred and family
We were so saddened to hear of Adam’s passing, and are thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Adam was such a special young man, leaving behind many broken hearts. Please accept our sincere condolences, and cherish the happy memories.
Brian, Mildred and Family,
We are sending our deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Cherish the many happy memories that you shared together.
Millie, Brian, Alana and Devonne
It is heartbreaking to learn about Adam’s passing . My thoughts and sincere condolences are with you on this tragic journey of loss. I truly understand.
Rest easy now, Adam.
Much love to all of you. Pat
To the Cahill Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Adam’s passing. I will always treasure the memories I have of spending time with Adam during our school years… walking to your house at lunch times in high school, kayak trips in Gambo Pond, and all of the laughs that Adam brought to our group of friends hanging out on the weekends. I will never forget the way Adam always made everyone laugh until their cheeks hurt. He had a way of making each person he met feel special, valued and important and he will be missed so deeply. Sending you all our love.
Jaime (Ryan), Kevin and Charlotte Dunn and the Ryan Family (Vince and Glenda)
Millie, Brian and Alana
Charlie & I are very sorry to hear of Adam’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during
this difficult time. Love, Pat and Charlie Callanan
Millie, Brian and family
So sorry to hear of Adam’s passing, he was a very kind and polite young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time, may be rest in peace.
Millie, Brian and Alana. I am so sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers and hope that happy memories comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Sue xoxo
Our deepest condolences to the Cahill family. It was so heartbreaking to hear of Adam’s passing . May you find comfort in all your beautiful memories.
Brian, Mildred and family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Devonne and the Cahill family- So sorry to hear of Adam’s passing-I had the privilege of being on his team in the Arts and Culture trivia contests- he really had a quick and agile mind that led to many wins but it was trumped by his humility and warmth as a person. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family on your unimaginable loss. Adam was a beautiful soul who left a quiet but lasting impression on all who met him. Fortunately he inherited the best traits of both Brian and Mildred.
We know that your lives will be forever changed missing him. So many wonderful memories of him will help eventually we hope. Sending you huge hugs and may you all be the granted strength that is needed now. May his beautiful soul rest peacefully. 🙏❤️🙏
Dear Millie and Brian, be assured of my sympathy and condolences to you and all your families. Knowing you, I am not surprised by the many good memories of Adam which your friends and relatives describe in their messages. I hope that they comfort you in your present sorrow. Best wishes and prayers, Noel
Brian, Millie, Alana, Devonne and families, our hearts are breaking for you all at the loss of Adam. We are thinking of you at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories and in the love that will surround you sent from all who knew and were touched by Adam. God Bless.
Rick and Theresa Predham
To Devonne, Mildred, Brian and Alana,
Words cannot convey how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Adam was an amazing person and a wonderful and caring friend. A few weeks ago I had the privilege of telling him that the impressive traits that I always associated with him was his height and his great sense of humour. I forgot to mention his incredible warmth. He made everyone feel welcome and like a friend with his easy going nature and impeccably wry wit. Events during our undergrad days always resulted in some great one liners from Adam being posted on people’s profiles. The pain you must be feeling is immeasurable and I am sorry for you and the world for losing such a wonderful person. I will miss him and will always remember and hold him in my heart.
Mildred, Brian, & Alana,
I am truly at a loss for words, your family circle is broken. I remember babysitting Adam when he was just a toddler, the sweetest boy. I cannot imagine what you are truly experiencing at this devastating time. Hold your memories close they may help with getting through this difficult time.
Brian and Millie, we were so shocked when we read that your Adam passed away. We only met Adam once but we were both so impressed at what a nice young man he was. Our thoughts are with you. Take care.
I am so very sorry to learn of Adam’s passing. Too soon. I have warm memories of Adam when he and Vickie were friends in school and university. My prayers are with you.
Mildred, Brian and Alana, I am so so sorry to hear of Adam’s passing. I remember him as a young child playing on Howley Ave Ext. and watching him grow up. So beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Millie
I am so deeply sorry to hear about your loss of Adam. It sounds like the little toddler grew into an incredible young man ! Les and I are thinking of you and your family at thismost difficult time..
Joan & Les O’Reilly
Kelowna BC
Brian, Millie and family
I am so sorry to hear Adams passing. My condolences to you all during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Colleen and Jeff Collett
So incredibly sad to hear that Adam has gone. Our deepest compassion and comfort go to Devonne and Adam’s family.
Renee and Paul Antle
Mildred and Family. My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your son. May your many wonderful memories sustain you in this difficult time.
Alice Flaherty
I am shocked and saddened to learn of your son Adam’s passing. It must be devastating to lose a child. I did not know him but I am sure if he was anything like his parents he was a great individual. My heart goes out to you.
To the Cahill family,
I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Adam’s passing. Please know you are in my heart and thoughts during this difficult time. I hope that your warm memories and the love and support of your family, friends, and the many people whose lives Adam has touched will be of comfort to you in the days ahead. He was a joy and the world is dimmer without his light.
Millie and family, my heart aches for you at the loss of your darling Adam. I am thinking of you at this most difficult time. May you find some comfort in the love which will undoubtedly surround you in the coming days. God Bless.
Brian & Mildred, I am very sad about the death of your son Adam…..so devastating…..and so unfair! My condolences to you and Alana.
Egg
The Cahill Family
Will always remember Adam paddling his stand-up paddle board on Gambo Pond.. A lot of good family memories .As your neighbours on the Pond, we’ve heard a lot of stories about the old cabin and the good times the Cahill family had “growing up “ on the Pond.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Cahill family
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Adam was a great person and I’m thankful for the time I got to share with him throughout our school years.
Brian, Mildred, Alana and Devonne,
I honestly can’t believe that I am writing this condolence to you. Adam will remain in my heart and thoughts forever. Wishing you strength and love in remembering your Adam. Here for anything you might need. Love to you all.
Thinking of you both, Brian and Mildred. Thoughts are with you all.
Millie&family,
I am so very sorry to hear about this heartbreaking loss for all of you.
My Aunt Pat was so fond of you all and your wonderful kids .
Love you all,
Stephanie
(Patricia Canning’s niece)
Millie, Brian and Alana…
I am at a loss for words! I am so sad to hear this news about Adam. He was a beautiful soul. I recall how your face would always light up whenever you spoke about him! You were so proud of him!
Sending my deepest condolences to you in your time of deep grief and sorrow!
Love
Rhonda