Obituary of Vince McAdam

James Vincent “Vince” McAdam, loving husband of Joan (Dunsford), passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 10th, 2026, at Whisperwood Villa in Charlottetown at the age of 88. Born August 4th, 1937 in Donagh, PEI, he was the son of the late Frederick and Annie (MacEachern) McAdam. He was also predeceased by his brother Leo McAdam and sister Eleanor Murnaghan. 

In addition to his wife, Vince is survived by his two daughters Tracey of Halifax and Tanya of Chilliwack and grandchildren Cameron, Marley and Ian. Also survived by his sisters Gloria Newson and Edna MacInnis, and brothers Mervin and Fred (Gloria) McAdam, and many nieces and nephews.

Vince held many roles throughout his life, including serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force from  1955 – 1965. During that time as a Fighter Control Operator, he was stationed in many places throughout Canada and the US. He proudly served as a volunteer Firefighter for 20 years with the Crossroads Fire Department. He also enjoyed many sports, including curling and baseball, and cherished watching the Blue Jays play with his daughter Tracey.  A lifelong golfer, his finest sporting memory was shooting his age at 79. But his favorite roles were those of Dad and Poppy. He was fiercely proud of his daughters and grandchildren, and would do anything and everything for his family.

Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home from where a funeral service will take place on Friday, February 13th at 10:30am followed by a reception at the Crossroads Fire Department. No visiting hours by personal request. Interment later in Our Lady of the Assumption Church Cemetery.

A special thank you to the Health PEI Palliative Home Care team and Hospice PEI (especially Rick) for their exceptional support, care and kindness to Vince and his family.

Vince will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his wonderful wit and dad jokes, his kindness to all living beings, love of sports, and most of all his profound love and dedication for his family.

In lieu of flowers, consider an online donation to the Autism Society of PEI in his memory.