Cpl. Crystal Gale Adams
March 13, 1980 to April 28, 2025
Obituary
To view the service for Crystal Adams on Saturday, May 10th at 12:00pm, please click HERE.
It is with profound sadness and deep heartache that we, the Adams family, have to announce the passing of our dearest daughter Cpl. Crystal (Sis) Gale Adams at the tender age of 45 years on April 28th, 2025, at the Health Sciences, St. John’s.
Leaving to mourn her loving parents Randy and Bernardine; daughter Lily; brothers Daryle and Dale; and special niece Abigail. As well as her special service dog Jax.
Predeceased by brother Christopher on March 10th, 2025; Nans Florence Adams and Mamie Bishop; “Nannie” Pearl Langmead; Aunt Marg Snook and other relatives dear to her heart.
Crystal started her life after high school after completing Dental Assisting and left for the mainland in 2001 to pursue a course in Dental Hygiene. While waiting to attend school in London, she decided to join the Canadian Forces as a Dental Assistant reaching the rank of corporal. Upon completing her basic training Crystal was posted to Base Borden in Ontario where she remained until “RETIRING”. This is where she met and became friends with many enlisted as well as civilian personnel. After almost 10 years, her friend’s list included every province and every corner of this country.
Unfortunately, an accident tore her world apart and she had to “retire” her position with the Forces, and her civilian life began. She moved to NB and started a new life. This is where her daughter Lily joined her on this life journey. After a couple of years being away from NL, she and Lily moved to St. John’s NL to be closer to family. The multiple surgeries and rehabilitation from the accident kept her from having her daughter full time. Nan pitched in and Lily was well taken care of. Both doing it together to give Lily a good life when Crystals health declined.
Crystal’s love of anything purple showed, once she was a civilian again. First thing she did was color her hair purple. PINEAPPLE CRUSH eventually replaced her decaf tea.
A heartfelt thank you to a special friend, Jason, no words can thank you enough. Also, a special thank you to all medical professionals who helped Crystal over the years.
Our lives have been changed forever… rest easy Sis.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home located at 329 Freshwater Road, on Friday May 9th, 2025, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Funeral Service will take place on Saturday May 10th, 2025, 12:00pm noon, at Carnell’s Memorial Chapel on 329 Freshwater Road.
Inurnment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Field of Honor located on James Lane.
The family is requesting those who attend the service to wear something purple… ribbons will be provided for those who would like to pay their respects.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on May 9, 2025
7-9 p.m. on May 9, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
12:00pm, Saturday May 10th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment
1:00pm, Saturday May 10th
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
After the 12pm service,
Located on 53 James Lane, in the Field of Honor.
So sorry to hear of your beautiful sweet daughter & sons passing. Fly high with angels! RIP Crystal and Chris
How truly tragic. Sis was amazing. So very friendly and she welcomed this weirdo into her tribe, right from day one. I remember when she passed basic and got that picture. She was such a badass. I’m sorry for your loss and my love is with all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Adam’s family during this difficult time. The angels are waiting for you.
Crystal.Rest in peace.
Bruce and Bonnie Stanford
Bern,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I cannot possibly imagine what you are going through, but you are such a tough lady, I know you will be fine. Crystal is out of pain, may she rest in peace. xoxoxo
Daryle and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Crystal was a beautiful person inside and out. My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Bernadine and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you at this sad time. May you cherish your memories of your darling Crystal. Hold her close to your heart, until you meet again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Tony Mills
My deepest condolences to the family On their loss. Thank you for your service to our country.
Just learned about Crystal and also Chris. So sad to hear about both of them. I remember them very well from when I lived with my grandmother on Beothuck. It is difficult to lose anyone close to you but losing a child is even harder. Just know I am thinking about the family at this time. Take good care of yourselves and be there for each other.
Thank you so much for your service in the military as well sis , protect nan n pop whatever is in the next life after this
Miss you so much cousin tell we meet again
Condolences to the family on the loss of crystal.
MY DEEPEST REGRETS TO THE ADAM FAMILY. REST IN PEACE CPL ADAMS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..
VETERAN WAYNE MILLER
Bern & family-Sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful daughter/sister. Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of two of your children so close together. Hope your many pleasant memories will help you through those difficult days. Blessings.
Crystal so heart broken since hearing of your passing. You were such a beautiful soul. This world will not be the same without you. Love you. May you rest in peace. My condolences to your family.
She was a awesome high school friend. Gone to soon.
Condolences to her family
Bernie and Family, So Sorry to hear of Crystal’s passing, Sincere Condolences to All, May She Rest Peacefully 🙏❤️
We met Crystal, while visiting my cousin Jason. She literally met us in the doorway and her smile was enlightening. We chatted about so many things., including her past career, her struggles and her accomplishment. Her passion for her fellow veterans, was commendable. Crysyal, may you find peace and solice as you enter God’s kingdom. Rest easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you mourn her loss.
Someone plz say this is all a dream n wake me up, my life and heart is with my family, my emotional and physical state of of energy is gone wit another Angel gone 😭, could never in my life ask for a more perfect sister Omg Miss you Sis, Come visit me plz wherever you maybe to on ur new journey… Looooooooove xoxox
Bernadine and family, so sorry and shocked to hear of your darling daughter’s passing. I am thinking of you at this difficult time . God bless you and look after you during this sad time.
Bernadine and family.
I was so shocked to hear the sad and devastating news about your beautiful daughter .
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Will see you later this week.
OMG Bern.Just heard How much more can you take I’m so so sorry.In St.Marys with mom Will drop by when I come back Praying for you and ur family..
Dale and family: I am so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. It is evident from her obituary just how loved she was and how much she will be missed. My deepest sympathies to you all. May you find comfort in your fond memories of Crystal.
Our dear neighbors, there aren’t words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Crystal was such a lovely person, gone far too soon. Sending sincere condolences to you all.
So very sorry for your loss.
Ron and Cynthia French.
So sorry for your family’s loss
She was a sweet young lady
Bernadine and family. So sorry for your loss.of both of your loved ones. Cherish your memories. Hugs
Mary(Gibbons) George
Bernadine and family. So sorry for your loss.of both of your loved ones. Cherish your memories. Hugs
Mary(Gibbons) George
Crystal you were’nt just a aunt to me you were my best friend i will miss the thought of not being able to spend anymore time with you but cherish the time and the memories we had made together, rest easy sissy i love you.
Bernadine and family, I was so saddened to hear the news of both your son and now your beautiful daughter, please accept our deepest condolences and know we are thinking of you and your family
Sending along many hugs, and condolences Bernadine to you and all your family at this sad time, it’s only now I’m seeing that you lost Christopher as well, may God give you the strength you need in the days ahead. It was always so nice to see you and have a little chat but unfortunately it was always at the hospital. God bless my dear and take care
Love and miss you sis RIP no pain, tell nans and pop I said hello n I miss em
Randy and family I’m so sorry to hear about crystals passing I met her a few times in the building s as bd to her brother Chris service..she was for sure a beautiful young lady very friendly and polite. And she was a beautiful corporal thank you Crystal for all you have done. You will be missed by so many but you will never be forgotten.R.I.P. Beautiful Angel.say hi to Chris your brother and now you are together again .💜
There are no words to express my sadness right now. My heart breaks for all her family and friends. May Sis be resting in peace , free of pain and full of happiness . Until we meet again I will forever hold you in my heart ! 💜 !
Dear Randy and Bernadine, I an terribly saddened to day to hear the news of your dear daughter; my thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family… Rosie
Crystal was my bestie for 26 years. Truly heartbroken over her passing. She was the first friend I made on my first day at the dental clinic at CFB Borden. I worked with her for 7 years but she became family from the moment we met. She was the first person every single birthday at midnight to call me no matter what time zone she was in She dropped everything when I gave birth to my son Noah (her godson) and came out to Victoria to help me take care of him. My husband was deployed when he was 3 days old and I needed help after having a traumatic birth. She was amazing. She came for 3 weeks without hesitation. We used to go camping together all the time and she was my concert partner. She dragged me to go see the same Bon Jovi concert three times lol Our favourite concerts together were Pearl Jam, Christina Aguilara & Daughtry. We got upgraded to almost front row for Pearl Jam & Bon jovi over a technicality both times and it was epic. She always said “I’m loving you” to end our conversations. I will wear purple & listen to Fancy by Reba McIntyre on repeat to honour my beautiful friend ❤️
I’m loving you & missing you already. Rest easy my love
I was lucky enough to call her a friend in High School, her smile could light up a room.
I am saddened to hear of her passing and offer condolences to her family.
Rest in Peace.
Crystal made the world a better place and I’m thankful to have known her. She loved with all her heart and always wanted the best for others. She will be missed but never forgotten…