Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park Long Term Care Facility after a long battle with dementia, Michael Joseph Adams. Predeceased by his parents: Michael and Elizabeth, his brother Bernie and his nephew Rick Adams. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife Betty, his sons: Sean Ryan (Dawn) and grandson Liam, James Ryan (Donna) and grand-daughters Sara and Samantha and grandson Jonathan; sisters: Betty Alldred (Gerry - deceased), Ontario, Theresa Rideout (Ed), nieces: Kayla and her son Ethan, Wanda and Wanda's mother Geralyn, great-nieces: Hannah and Jailyn, brothers: Bill and Tom (Ontario). Also leaving to mourn, sisters-in-law: Shirley Ryan (John), Isabell Oliver (Bill), Ruby Nelder, Ruth Nelder, and Vera (Nelder) Ebsary, brother-in-law Randy Nelder (Christine) Nova Scotia, and their families, numerous other extended family, and friends. Mike was a member of Ironworkers Local 764 in St. John's, NL and was also a retired member of Ironworkers Local 721, Toronto. He loved his career and spoke often of his union brothers whom he respected and with whom he enjoyed working alongside on many projects including Darlington Hydro, Pickering Hydro, the Sky Dome, and the Hibernia project. At Mike's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation at Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood on Tuesday, November 28th from 2-9 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 29th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Harbour Main and will be followed by a reception at the Community Centre in Holyrood. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador in Mike's memory. Please visit www.dunphys.ca to sign the memorial guest book or leave a message of condolence.