In Memory of Leroy Adams age: 67
- Born: September 13, 1954 - Died: November 9, 2021 - Winnipeg, Canada
In Memory of Leroy Adams age: 67
- Born: September 13, 1954 - Died: November 9, 2021 - Winnipeg, Canada
Clint Olsten posted the below obituary of Leroy Adams in the ACF forum: Mon, Feb 21, 2022 - 3:35pm, General Discussion
I came across the obituary of former Canadian champion Leroy Adams today. Apparently he died November 9th 2021 in Winnipeg. He had been out of the checkers scene for many years and nobody seemed to know where he was or what happened to him.
Memorable Manitobans: Leroy Egbert Adams (1954-2021)Checker player.
"Born in Greater Georgetown, Guyana on 13 September 1954, son of Uceline Carmen
and Cedric Adams-Gentle, he resided at Low Wood, West Bank, Demerara River with
his family before they migrated to Barbados when he was 7. He attended the St.
Christopher boy's primary school in Barbados. His first employment was as a
salesclerk at Harrisons Barbados, and then as a barman at Hilton Hotel,
Barbados.
He migrated to Canada in 1980 where he continued to work in the hospitality
industry and earned a Diploma of Hotel Management from Douglas College. He also
studied Psychology at the University of Winnipeg.
A talented checker player, he served as the President of the Canadian Checker
Association and was ranked as the best checker player in Canada, and the 12th
best player in the world. He passed on his love for checkers in his volunteer
work with the Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg. In 2004 he was recognized as an
outstanding volunteer for his dedication to the youth in the club.
He died at Winnipeg on 9 November 2021. His remains will be buried in Barbados."