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Adrain Milton

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ADRAIN OWEN MILTON

June 3, 1962 - March 10, 2023

It is with a great deal of sadness to let the world know of the passing of Adrain Owen Milton (A.k.a. AJ) 

 

Adrain passed away on March 10, 2023 after brief and sudden stay in hospital with family by his side. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Amber; Mother, Lillian Milton and Stepfather, Clyde Oliver; Sisters, Elaine; Winnie and brother, George.

 

He is survived by his son, Brandon (Alexa) of Halifax; daughter, Deidra (Sinclair) of Halifax; Son, Tyree of Winnipeg; Daughter, Avalina of BC and stepdaughter, Chanelle. Grandchildren; Taevia, Tristan, Tysin, Mekiel, Ariya and his partner of many years Melody.

 

Siblings; Lester, Sharon (Patrick), Roxanne, Steven (Pam), Mark (Cherylynn), Cheryll (Ulric) and Claudia (Matthew) along with many nieces and nephews.  

 

Adrain was born June 3, 1962 in Lucasville, Nova Scotia. He had a personality bigger than life. His ability to make everyone around him feel at ease, smile and laugh with all his jokes. Funny gestures and nicknames he came up with for everyone were a true gift. 

 

An avid athlete he would excel at any sport he would put his mind to especially basketball and football. 

You could always count on sports to be on the TV whenever it was on. 

Adrain loved playing cards. It was a trait he picked up at a young age from his mother, or sitting around the poker table with friends. 

 

Over the years, one of our favourite family times was playing rummy. His competitive spirit always rose to the top. He nicknamed the win, “The belt” so we will let him have the final belt.

 

His entrepreneurial way of life was a hallmark of his personality. This was evident in his passion for Indigenous Art, when he became his own entrepreneur in the Art business. 

 

Adrain loved to host and enjoyed cooking, having the ability to turn a simple dish into a gourmet meal. His specialties, though was cooking steaks and seafood. 

If he wasn’t cooking, he loved to order, pizza and wings for whoever was around. 

He also loved his music one of his favourite groups, being Fleetwood Mac and you just knew it would always be on his playlist. 

 

Family meant a lot to him, whether they lived near or far and loved all his children deeply. 

 

In his son Tyree’s words, he will truly miss the heart-to-heart talks over everything and anything, and took his dads advice and guidance serious. He will miss Sunday sports day, watching basketball and football and often betting on games together also the odd workouts. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for him. 

 

He feels as though he has lost his best friend and a piece of his soul when he passed and will miss him more than anything as life moves on.

 

For his stepdaughter. She will miss Playing rummy, scratching lotto tickets, laughing at his jokes and funny impersonations, good times while listening to music and helping him cook. She will always appreciate the fact that he took her under his wing and treated her no differently than his own, and became like a father figure in her life. 

 

For her children, he was known as “Big” or “Papa” they enjoyed the times swimming in the pool and all the water fights, the play wrestling, sleepovers, watching movies and just being around him, as he was always the life of the party.

 

For his sister Cheryll, niece Larissa and nephew Johnny they had a special relationship, family barbeques drinks by the fire and good food. Adrain always making sure their bellies were full and the laughs between Cheryll and Adrain as they share childhood stories and memories from growing up in Nova Scotia will truly be missed. 

 

In the words of his nephew Johnny. His “Uncle the Bunkle” as he called him, left him with fond memories of going to the YMCA, playing basketball and football from a young age into adulthood from family gatherings, movies, drinks, and just his presence whenever he was around, always making him laugh, and having a way to pull everyone together. He looked at him as more of a father figure, than an uncle and will truly miss him.

 

For those who were lucky to have met him or form of friendship which came easy, knew they had a true friend for life. Adrain had many struggles in life, but to his family he was always more than his struggles. 

 

In my own words, the passing of Adrain has left a void in my heart too big to be filled, but has left me with a lot of beautiful memories too many to share, but will last a lifetime. The bond in love for each other was our own story, the only person to try and conquer my fear of heights by taking me to the top of the CN Tower, on one of our trips out east. 

 

Until we meet again, I’ll never stop loving you and will always be your “Mel-Mel” as you called me. Our navigation through life will feel different and look different for all who knew you, but your legacy will live on in the hearts of your children. Missing you like crazy; you were a real OG.

 

Rest well my love, our father, brother uncle, Papa, Cousin, and Friend. 
 

Our family extends their gratitude to all the staff, doctors, nurses and healthcare aids from Health Science Centre (MICU) for their care.
 

We will be celebrating the life of Adrain on Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. at The Leaf (Assiniboine Park) 2nd floor event room, 145 Locomotive Drive.
 

Cremation has already taken place.

ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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Emerald and Tyson

January 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM

I can't believe I'm just finding out. Tyson and I have been looking for you!!! I'm so very sorry to hear you're gone. Tyson and I send our deepest condolences to Mel and his children. I'm so sorry for your loss. Adrian was just the greatest guy and good friend to my husband and I. We miss you !! See you again Aj

 

Dave

January 27, 2024 at 12:27 AM

Rest in peace bro .from your  old Freind Dave. 

Cory oger

July 7, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Mel, it's Cory. I just got out and found out. We were friends for so long that we couldn't ride together cause we automatically would get pulled over. I was looking forward to checking out how the house turned out. Wether we seen each other as often anymore I still feel I'm lost in friendship without him. Most that knew him didn't even know he had you guys and a home. I was lucky enough to be like a white brother to him. I loved and learned much in life from him and we will meet again my brother. You need me to do anything at the house let me know. I will always be there for you guys if you need me. 

Chanelle

July 2, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Miss you Age. It’s just not the same without you 

Rocky

April 15, 2023 at 10:43 AM

Gone too soon Uncle. Your story isn’t over yet. Gonna miss your smile and your jokes. Rest easy and watch over your Family Until we meet again. Love niece Tara

Rocky

April 15, 2023 at 10:16 AM

I am going to miss you so much.Even tho we really didn’t keep in close contact I had fun when we got together. Will always think of you as Ady or Ding. Rest in peace little brother. We will all meet again. Love always.

Nephew Brock

April 6, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Uncle Adrian, you were gone too soon. I wish I had the chance to see you one last time. Although you still made the times I remember great ones. I hope you’re resting easy now. I’ll miss you, ya big silverback.❤

Mark Milton

April 6, 2023 at 12:32 PM

My little brother, you are gone from earth and will never be forgotten. You lived life to the fullest and touched so many peoples hearts and minds. The love you had for life was second to none and now your job on earth is finally done. The job ahead has just begun , knowing you it will be done. So my brother have a heavenly day and in our hearts you will always stay. Much Love Mark

Sabrina White

April 1, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Uncle Adrian you will be deeply missed ❤ I will always remember smile 

Cheryl See

March 22, 2023 at 1:42 PM

Rick and I are so glad that we got to spend so much quality time with Adrian on our last visit to Winnipeg. It was good to see him in a good place and a very loved member of the family. I know he will be greatly missed.

Sharon

March 21, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Will always cherish that beautiful smile and that sense of humor.  Rest well my friend till we meet again!!!❤❤❤

Leonard Assad

March 21, 2023 at 10:13 PM

What became a friendship with my beautiful friend Melody turned into a chosen family. Adrain and his family were there for me during Covid and beyond. I first met Adrain when he and Melody picked me up at the airport. Adrain was holding my birthday balloon. An instant friendship developed which soon became family. Adrain, you always made me laugh and did your very best to try to get me not to take things too seriously. Our friendship was all to short, but one which will be treasured always. Your a truly beautiful soul and we all loved you. I will always stay close to Melody and your family as they are my family too. I'll miss you buddy. Len

Claudia

March 21, 2023 at 8:26 PM

Rest easy brother Adrian, Little Sis and family 🙏🏾❤

Haley

March 21, 2023 at 8:13 PM

sweetest and funniest father in law a girl could ask for❤. He will be dearly missed.

Elsie

March 21, 2023 at 7:04 PM

So beautifully written💞 I will miss Adrian Aka AJ I had many laughs with him. To him I was Sis and he was my bro. Rest well my friend 💝✌️
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