Sydney
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, Frank Xavier MacAdam, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 81.
Frank was born in Sydney, on September 13, 1944, to the late Allan Joseph ‘A J’ and Noreen MacAdam.
Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cheryl ‘Okie’; brothers, Bill (Aggie) Myatt, Allan MacAdam; sisters, Noreen MacPhee, Patricia MacAdam and brother-in-law, Donnie MacPhee.
Frank is survived by his children, Cheryl (Rozenn), Scott (Elaine), Shaun (Nicole) and Shane; grandchildren, Morgan, Ian, Amy, Kenzie, Cory, Kara, Sidney; siblings, Vernon (Pat), Mary (Ronnie). Eileen (Ray); sister-in-law, Janet MacAdam; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Frank was the fifth child of eight children. He was raised in the North End of Sydney and attended Sydney Academy. After school, he drove the Ideal Ice Cream truck delivering ice cream. Frank then joined the family restaurant, the London Grill, which started his career in the family business, which became Kentucky Fried Chicken, where he was co-owner and operator for over 30 years.
Dad was always known for his generosity in his sponsorship and support of local sports teams. He was an avid Blue Jays fan and would be so proud of their 2025 accomplishment. His favourite hockey team was the Boston Bruins. Frank spent his retirement watching the teams he sponsored and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports as well.
His siblings fondly remember Frank’s welcoming open-door policy, where they shared conversations on world and sport events around a cup of tea. Frank enjoyed cooking Sunday meals for his family, where everybody would gather and catch up.
In his spare time, you could see Frank out walking, enjoying a ‘Tim Hortons’ coffee and talking to friends. His favourite place to walk was to Wenworth park, where he would sit and visit the tree where he and Okie shared special times together. He will be greatly missed by everybody, who knew and loved him.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Frank MacAdam will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Monday, October 27, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Frank’s memory.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
From: Yvonne MacNeil
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father Karen and Al(former GOCB cleaners)
From: Al Matheson
Vernon, Mary and Eileen,
We send you our sympathy and prayers on the loss of your brother Frank. We hope your family farewell tomorrow will give you all some comfort
Love, Bob & Libby Quigley
Condolences to Cheryl & the whole family on the loss of Frank. Thinking about you all- Tracey, Terry & Caellum.
Cheryl and family. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shaun and family: we are sending our condolences on the passing of your Dad. You are fortunate to have great memories to sustain you in the days ahead. Take care of yourself and God Bless.
Frank was a great guy who always treated me the best. He was a big fan of his kids in baseball and that’s where I met him with his son Shawn. I got to know the family and they are the nicest friends a person could ask for. Frank, you will be missed!!
Our deepest condolences to the entire MacAdam family. I’m sure there’s a huge reunion in Heaven with your mom. Hugs and prayers, Jim & Carolyn💕
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to Frank’s family and friends. Frank was a great guy. When I played fastball in the Pier he sponsored our team, the Kentucky Fried Chicken Aces. We were well looked after. Fly high Frank.
Sincere condolences to you, Cheryl and the rest of your family. I know you were your Dad’s biggest fan. Thoughts and prayers.
Graham and I want to send sincere condolences to the family. We did not know Frank but we are friends of Mary and Ron,Vern and Pat and Eileen and Ray but are thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.Our deepest condolences.
Karen and Al{former GOCB cleaners}
I’m so sorry for your loss Cheryl. I have you and your family in my prayers.
Vern, Patsy and Family:
Sorry to hear of your brother Frank’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time with sympathy and understanding.
So sorry to hear about your Dad Cheryl, you and your family are in our prayers.
Cheryl, Scott, Shaun, Shane and entire MacAdam Family: I was really shocked to read of your fathers passing. I would often run into him at the ball field cheering on his beloved Sooners. I have fond memories of doing business with your father, Bill and Allan during the Kentucky Fried Chicken days. My condolences to all.
Cheryl, Scott, Shaun and Shane- sincere condolences on your father’s passing. I’m sure both he and Okie will be watching over you. May they rest in peace.
To Cheryl, Scott, Shaun, Shane and the rest of the MacAdam family I want express my deepest condolences to all. Frank was a great man who was known his generosity and his love of sports which has been passed down through the family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
My condolences to Frank’s family and friends..I had the pleasure of working with Frank back in the 70’s downstairs in the Cher radio building where KFC was at that time ..I also worked with Al and Bill..Boy the memories that brought back…rest in peace old friend and God Bless…
Cheryl & Family. Im so sorry to hear of Frank,s passing. I also played for the KFC Aces back in the day & like some others have said…Frank was very kind to us…we didn,t need for anything … RIP my friend
Cheryl & Family. Im so sorry to hear of Frank,s passing. I also played for the KFC Aces back in the day & like some others have said…Frank was very kind to us…we didn,t need for anything … RIP my friend
So sorry for the loss of your dear Dad. Thinking of you all and hoping you’ll feel better will get through this sad time,
together while sharing wonderful memories of your Dad.