Greece, NY - John B. Adams III, born on March 13, 1933, was sent peacefully to his eternal home on October 2, 2025, at age 92 surrounded by his loving family. He outlived his loving wife, Nancy, after being married to her for 43 years. John is survived by his three children and daughter-in-law: Elizabeth Van Blargan of Scottsville, NY, Michael Adams of Phoenix, AZ, Douglas (Amy) Adams of Hilton, NY; four grandchildren: Craig Van Blargan, Keeley Van Blargan, Brendan Van Blargan, of Scottsville, NY, and Caitlyn Adams of Hilton, NY; partner Helene Bednarczyk of Greece, NY; sisters: Margaret Guest of Penfield, NY, and Mary Kemp of Webster, NY; as well as Aunts Katherine McSweeney of Webster, NY and Helen Boyer of CA; sister-in-law Anne (Dan) Friday of Seattle, WA; brother-in-law Thomas (Linda) Gaffney of Stowe, OH; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

As Chief Engineer of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, John became widely known in the North Country as "Mr. Seaway." After 35 years with the Seaway, John decided to retire in 1995; he was very proud of his career and later was referred to by the History and Discovery channels to appear on their specials about the modern wonder of the Seaway.

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