Obituary of Derek Adamson

Derek Adamson of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the age of 78 years. Derek was born and grew up in Georgetown, Guyana. He lived in Canada for the last thirty years. Derek loved life and had a passion for people. He had many friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Derek is survived by his three sons David (Lee), Cambridge, ON, Scott (Lynn) of Calgary, and Peter also of Calgary; five grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Mary, Kelly, and Dale; as well as four sisters. Derek was predeceased by his wife Kay in 2003. A Celebration of Derek’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email debbies@cancer.ab.ca. In living memory of Derek Adamson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.