Adam Michael Wood

My deepest condolences.

Adam was the best guitarist i have had the pleasure of playing with. I will miss his humour, kindness and overall being. I love him so much <3

A very young Adam with his grandmother Shirley Cook and cousin Megan Phillips.
Red hair, just like his Grandma.

We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

He was such amazing, caring and thoughtful individual. Just an amazing person. Rest in paradise big red!

Adam, so sorry to hear of your passing. We had lost touch, as life happens. I still remember all the great times we had at “Eagle House”. I still smile when I drive past it. You were always so kind and always greeted me with your contagious smile. You were an extremely talented musician and I always enjoyed your gigs playing with Holy Mind Funk. My condolences to the boys and all members of the Wood family. Rest In Peace Adam.

Our deepest sympathies Tom, Paula, Amanda, Aaryn and Abby. Our hearts are saddened with the loss of Adam, he truly was an incredible soul and will be missed every day 💙much love, hugs and prayers to you all❤️

To the Wood Family,

Our hearts go out to you. Our hope is that you can remember the good times, remember to be kind to yourselves during this grieving stage and know your friends are here for you when you are ready.

It’s not an easy path you are about to walk but know that Adam would be grateful for all that you’ve done.

Amanda, my wonderful friend – I love you so much. I can’t wait to hug you. And Rob and Levi.

Love you all.
We are so sorry for your loss.

Xo
Kath & Fam

Paula and Tom
I am so sorry to hear about Adam. My sympathy to you and the family.
He is now at peace and no more suffering.
All my love
Sandra Lee xx

Sending my love to Tom, Paula and the rest of the Wood family. Thank you for always being so warm and welcoming and thank you for raising such an amazing son. I loved him like a brother. He’ll be missed. We’ll be thinking of you. Stay in touch.
Love Darren, Kate and Isla

So sorry to learn of Adams passing. Condolences to Abby and her family.

Sharon and Bob Megaffin, Niagara on the Lake.

Dear Paula and your beautiful family,

My sincerest heart filled condolences to you all. I know how much love and laughter were a part of your lives and I hope you can wrap that love around you like a blanket for some comfort right now. Thinking of you.
Love ❤️ Andrea

We are so saddened by the loss of Adam, your beloved son and brother. He is now at peace with no more pain now. That must be a consolation. Jim and I have been praying for Adam for a long time. We are praying now that his soul will Rest In Peace.

May God bless and comfort you all.
Lots of love and affection,
Mary and Jim Antonio

Adam will be greatly missed. He had the biggest heart and was truly an amazing person to be around whether it was at work or outside of work. My deepest condolences to Tom, Paula, Aaryn, Amanda, Abby and the rest of the family.

Dearest Wood Family ❤️
I am truly blessed and honoured to have grown up within such a loveable, caring, kind hearted family. No wonder we are all such massive humans, whoever created us had to fit gigantic hearts and awesome souls in there that they needed some extra space! Especially Adam. Honestly there was never a time I saw him where he didn’t have the biggest smile plastered on his face. He was always cracking a sly joke and making others feel so welcome and special. My favourite moment was the last time we saw each other when Saxon and I were visiting home from Australia. We popped in for a surprise visit and Adams face absolutely lit up. He gave me the biggest hug and asked so many questions about Australia and how Saxon and I were doing. He was so stoked to hear that we were going to a Maple Leafs game that weekend. He genuinely cares so much about everyone around him. Even when I wasn’t legal drinking age yet he’d offer me a beer at family gatherings or made sure I had an ice cold can of pop. I always looked forward to eating turkey dinner with him out on your porch, playing manhunt, road hockey, and collecting Easter eggs. He’d always let everyone else find the eggs. For such a tall man he had such a quiet giggly contagious laugh where his shoulders would bob up and down. I’ll never forget that laugh. I’ll never forget all the memories we shared growing up. I’m so lucky to have had the best cousin out there! What an incredible, strong man. Sending all my love, hugs, kisses and warm wishes to you all.
Can’t wait to see you soon xoxo We’ll be having a cold one for you Adam ❤️ Rock on
Love always,

Katelynn & Saxon

The fact that Adam had been donating to the Hospital for Sick Children for years and that he continued monthly donations throughout his illness speaks volumes about who he was as a person. Paula and Tom, you raised him well.

Our deepest condolences to Tom and Paula and the entire Wood family, Adam was a gem to say the least..
He will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greg Istanbul & Family

Dear our lovely friend Abby and your family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved brother, Adam. We are praying he will rest in peace and may God is with you all. Our thoughts and loves are with you ❤️
Nam and Jessie

We knew Adam through our long and loving friendship with the Cook family, but have learned so much more about him through the heartwarming words spoken here by those who knew all aspects of the remarkable person that Adam was. He has touched so many lives and made them better for it.
Our ĺove to Paula, Tom, Aaryn, Amanda and Abby.
Laurie and Jim Grady

I didn’t know Adam but I do know Amanda from working with her. I felt her love for Adam when she spoke about him and it is quite obviously a special kind of love and connection. From the other condolence messages, it’s clear that the love you have in your family is a special kind of love – the very kind that will help you all live on with Adam as a huge part of your every moment and your very existence. Sending love and strength to my friend Amanda and to her very special family.

hey brother, miss you like hell. xoxoxoxoxoxox

Dearest Paula and Family,

I had the greatest pleasure of getting to know all about Adam through Paula – I heard about the amazing family gatherings and saw many pictures with huge smiles. I knew of how special this family is and the beautiful, close bond you all have. I know this is a very difficult time for you all; my heart and my tears are with you. I know that Adam will continue to be with you always, through music, memory and love.

My sincerest condolences,
Ingrid

Our hearts are filled with the loss that this wonderful, loving and supportive family is feeling!! No family should ever have to experience this huge loss, yet Paula, Tom, sisters, Aaryn, Amanda & Abby and family are, which even makes them closer than ever!! We love hearing the stories of Adam and how loving and caring he was. Adam, I know you will be watching over all your family forever!!

Paula, Tom and family,

Our heartfelt sympathies for the passing of Adam. Adam was always warm and caring and a wonderful friend to our sons.
Adam will be dearly missed.

Our deepest condolences

Inger and Glenn, Connor’s and Darren’s parents

Paula Tom and family, Our thoughts are with your Family at this time, we will miss your Son, and Brother at the Camp, he always had a smile on his face, and loved coming here and going fishing with his Dad, when he was little his Sisters would always keep a watchful eye on him, and he loved being here, we will miss Adam. Our Deepest Condolences Henry, Aly, Laura, Henry and Jessica

Dear Aaryn,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I send my prayers and support to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know how much he will always be loved and remembered.

My deepest condolences. Adam was the best guitarist I have had the pleasure of getting to know musically. I will miss his humour, kindness and overall being.

Love Matty

Paula, Tom, Aaryn, Amanda,and Abby – words can not begin to express the sadness I feel for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Aaryn and I have shared many family stories over the years and it’s evident the love and closeness you share is special. The memories you have of Adam will stay with you all as will his spirit.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved so missed, so very dear.”
We will miss Adam so much but know he is in our hearts forever. Adam was such a kind soul, he loved his family dearly. Adam loved when we had the big family get togethers, always having a chat with everyone there.
We love you big guy!!
Aunt Betty, Uncle Dan, Michael & Sean

Adam was such an incredible young man. He was one of the most generous, considerate and compassionate people I have ever known. He had a heart of gold and was always putting the needs of others ahead of his own. Adam seemed to accept every obstacle as a challenge, quite often exceeding the expectations of the physicians and other health care professionals. I honestly don’t know where he found the strength. He was such a warrior. His heroic battle was truly inspiring.
I was very fortunate to spend many afternoons with Adam these past few years. Some of my fondest memories are sitting with my beloved friend Paula, on the deck in the backyard of their family home. It wouldn’t be long before Adam would join us for a bowl of cherries or some cake pops and perhaps a glass of lemonade. Even when he wasn’t feeling great after a treatment, he would take the time to sit and visit for a little while, always asking me how my mother was doing. There were also times when Adam would be up in his room with the windows wide open playing his guitar, creating his beautiful music. A man in his element! I will cherish those times.
My heartfelt condolence to the family on Adam’s passing. I hope that you will find some comfort and strength in the love of family and friends. He touched so many lives during his life. Adam’s legacy will live on in the hearts and lives of everyone who had the good fortune to know him. He will always be in my heart and in my memories.
Big hugs and lots of love

To the Wood Family,

I can’t begin to imagine how difficult things are right now for all of you. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Harpaul

Dearest Wood Family,
My sincerest condolences. I did not know Adam well or for very long, but as everyone has already mentioned, he truly was a gentle giant. Your family is in my thoughts.

My deepest condolences and heart felt sympathies to my friend and colleague Abby and her lovely family. I am truly saddened by the loss of your beloved Aiden. He had along and difficult struggle and never gave up. He fought with tremendous amounts of courage determination and tenacity. He is now at peace and is no longer suffering.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My deepest condolences and heart felt sympathies to my friend and colleague Abby and her lovely family. I am truly saddened by the loss of your beloved Adam. He had a long and difficult struggle and never gave up. He fought with tremendous amounts of courage, determination and tenacity. He is now at peace and is no longer suffering.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Adam and The Wood Family,

I am so grateful to have had Adam as my (only slightly) older and taller cousin.

The memories I have at family functions growing up with Adam are some of my finest; ones that I will treasure forever.

He taught me the art of the slap shot. Something about that garage door in Aurora and how rubber pucks indented it only slightly, yet made the loudest bang that would only echo into the garage. And how Uncle Tom and Aunt Paula allowed that. We did that every Easter and Thanksgiving for a handful of years during the ‘golden years’ of our childhoods. That driveway was where our friendship was solidified.

While on the topic, I’ll also never forget the clapper I took off the noggin from a stray ice chunk released from Adam’s stick, accidentally high, at Grandma and Grandpa’s house in Alliston, Christmas Eve, late 1990’s. It cut me a bit, but not bad. Nothing to warrant stitches or anything. But Adam felt absolutely terrible. He thought he had caused me great pain and just felt absolutely rotten. It was barely a scratch.

That leads me to, what is the fundamental trait of Adam’s character, as I knew him: kindness. He was the kindest guy. Always invested in my/our well-being. Truly. Even in his final days.

The shenanigans we got up to as kids will always be something I can look back on and laugh at. Adam’s curious mind, gentle heart, hilarious sense of humour and absolutely magical riffs are just a few of the many things that made him one helluva dude.

See you again some day Cuz!

Will

“The key to love, is understanding.” -Majestics and Jonah Yano

Dear Wood family,
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. I will remember Adam, that 3 years old kid eating hot dog sausage all the time, being funny and bringing joy. Our prayers are with you. Love, Suzie and family xx