Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital, London on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the age of 39.
Loving daughter of Rod and Chris (Collins) Willert. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Carrie and Kurt Wakem, and Leanne and Ted Bergen. Best Aunt Ever of Avery, Cohen; and Oliver. Survived by her grandparents Fred and Reit Willert. Fondly remembered by her extended family. Predeceased by her grandparents Hazel Willert and Jim and Lois Collins.
Jennifer will be remembered fondly for her vibrant spirit and numerous hobbies. She possessed a remarkable talent for crafting special cards, each imbued with heartfelt sentiments, which she was delighted in sending to her beloved family and friends on every occasion. Jennifer also had a passion for reading and colouring. Beyond her creative pursuits, Jennifer was adored as the beloved aunt and babysitter to Raydin, Maya, Avery, Lilly, Cohen, Camila, and Oliver, forming deep bonds with each child she cared for. She will be dearly missed and forever treasured in the hearts of family, friends and colleagues.
During Jennifer’s journey with congenital heart disease, several medical professionals played crucial roles in delivering care to enhance her quality of life. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lucy Roche, Dr. Maria Garagiola, Dr. Rafael Alonso-Gonzalez, Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Dr. Lynn Bergin, Dr. Ann Spence, Dr. William Williams, Dr. Mok-Dok Li, Dr. Azad Mashari, and many others.
As per Jennifer’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Haskett funeral, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, May 6th from 6-8 PM. Where the funeral service will be held the following day on Tuesday, May 7th at 11 AM. Private graveside service will be held at a later date at Birr Cemetery.
Donations to London Children’s Health Foundation in Jennifer’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
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Amanda Gordon-Southern
To the Willert Family,
My utmost and deepest heaetfelt condolences. Jen was a friend from day one of grade 9. We mostly shared Art class together and sat almost always together. She was always a bright light on a cloudy day and had a sparkle about her like non other. She was thoughtful and creative and kind and had a smile that would light up a room. Though we went separate ways after highschool Jenny will forever be fondly remembered by me for the rest of my life.
Cynthia& Wayne
We were so sorry to learn of the recent loss of Jennifer .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Luke Stahle
Sending all my love to the Wilert family. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Dale & Linda Froats
Rod & Chris,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Pray your loving memories of your times shared together help give you comfort enough. Hugs from Dale & Linda
Alexandra
Mr. & Mrs. Willert, Leanne and Carrie,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your extended family. Although I never got a chance to meet Jen, Leanne talked so highly about her. I pray she is in God’s healing hands. I’m so sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Jenna Dobbie
So sorry to read this news. Jenny was a very kind person and I remember her well from our high school days. Thinking of the family.
Carly Jacklin
Dear Chris, Rod, Carrie (Kurt), Leanne (Ted), and the kids,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for welcoming me into the family with open arms, just as Jen did. I am honoured to be on the VIP list.
Dear Jen,
Thank you for being my rock and best friend these past thirteen (13) years. You have changed my life forever. I will miss your love and support, your sass, your sense of humour and sarcasm, and most importantly your company. We always joked about being soulmates, but over the years it became evident that we are. From books, to tea, to sunsets, to TV shows, to inside jokes, and to being October babies and Libra’s, we were quite the pair. Celebrating our birthdays together was one of my favourite times with you. I am so lucky to have had you in my life. I hope you are off doing all of the things you were not able to get to in this lifetime. I love you very much, and I know that you are watching over all of your loved ones. See you in the next life, as I know we will find each other again.
Love, Carly
Mark Patrick
Rod and Chris,so sorry to hear about your daughter. Condolences to you and your family.
Lee Webb
Jenn and I went to prom together in grade 12 and dated until October of that year. She had a great dry humour and was a great to talk to. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Doug & Joanne Latta
Rod & Chris
Sending you lots of love, strength and prayers.
Doug & Joanne Latta
Heather Kuiper, Nick Kuiper, and Joan Olinger
It was with a great sadness that our daughter Heather Kuiper called from Minnesota today to tell us about Jenny’s passing. It was certainly a great shock to Heather and to us to hear that Jenny had passed on. Our deepest condolences are offered to her family and to all those who knew and loved Jenny. She will be greatly missed. Jenny was such an incredibly special and memorable person, and such an inspiration to others!!! She always had such a beautiful smile and a warm, welcoming hello no matter what type of medical challenges she was dealing with at the time.
As a family, we were so blessed to have had a chance to get to know Jenny well during the years that we lived in Birr. Jenny and Heather were very special best friends. Jenny spent many, many happy hours at our home as the two of them developed incredibly elaborate and drama-rich games with just a minimum of props. I was always awed by the depth of their creativity as they played together. I liked to just sit and watch and listen . It was always a great pleasure when Jenny came over to play!!!
When we moved back to London, I always cherished a chance to see Jenny when she worked at Rocky Road Chocolate Store in Masonville Mall. Seeing her was always a delight. When she no longer worked at the Mall, Nick and I would always think of her with great fondness when we went for a country drive to Birr. We would always look at her family home and wonder where she was and what she was doing. She always had a special place in our hearts, and she always will. Heather, Nick, and I are so grateful, and our lives so enriched, that we had a chance to know and love Jenny Willard.
Hiba
Hi Carrie, I learned about your sister’s passing today :(
Although I only got to know her through you as we worked on heart health month, I’ll treasure the memory of her strength and beautiful smile.
My love and prayers are with you and your family, and if I can do anything to support you please don’t hesitate to ask. ❤️
John goris
Chris and Rod ,
Sorry to hear about the loss of you daughter Jennifer. We did not know her personally but her many great things about her from her parents. She will be missed by all who knew her.Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John and Theresa
Maureen and Merv Agar
Dear Chris, Rod and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Cherish your wonderful memories of Jenn!
Merv and Maureen
Kristen O’Shea
Jen truly was one of a kind. She was strong, creative, caring, thoughtful and most of all she was family.
Growing up I always thought of her as my little sister. Even though as we got older and life got busy, I cherished the moments we did have together. Jen will always hold a special place in my heart.
With Sympathy and love I am here for you all.
Henk and Rickie Peeters
our deepest condolences on the loss of your darling daughter Jennifer. We did not know her personaly but know from your stories what a kind and strong person she was.
May she rest in peace without any more pain
Barbara (Fisher) Arnold
Our family came to know Jennifer during her time at Richmond Woods. Her friendly interactions with residents, her perpetual smile and spunk endeared her to everyone.
My parents received quite a few of Jenn’s beautifully hand-crafted, special occasion cards. They were admired, deeply appreciated and always tucked away as keepsakes.
Jenn’s thoughtfulness was impactful. For that reason and many others, she will be very fondly remembered.
Joey & Duke McGregor-Powell
We were so very sorry to hear of your daughter, Jennifer, passing.
Our deepest condolences.
Mary Conlin
Chris Rod and family
So sorry to hear about the loss of Jen our deepest condolences
Tony and Mary
Harriet Vander Burgt
So very saddened to hear of Jennifer’s passing. Thinking of you all and sharing in your sorrow
murray cousins
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Willert family. We have many happy memories of Jenn, always smiling, she will be remembered by many.
Deepest condolences Murray and Paula
Robert Jarvie
Chris and Rod
We are so sorry to hear of Jennifer’s passing. May the support of family and friends comfort you in these difficult times. You will be in our prayers.
Bob and Jayne Jarvie
Chasa
Very saddened to hear this news. She was a so kind, vibrant, amazing with little ones and just a pleasure to know! Deepest condolences to all her loved ones! So sorry for your loss. 🙏💐
Bryan Ross
Rod and Chris ,
We would like to pass onto you and your family our deepest sympathy . We were saddened by the news of you losing your daughter .
Bryan and Liz Ross .
RonFischer
Dear Rod , I was so sorry to hear of your daughters passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time. cherish her memories. Bonnie and Ron, Fischer.
Steve and Dale
Will miss Jen at the family gatherings. She was always so cheerful and welcoming. Loved her Christmas cards. Especially admired how good she was with children. Her niece and nephews will miss her dearly. Keep her memories close to comfort you.
Love Steve and Dale
Iyad Abu Qasem
Our deepest condolences to you Carrie and your family. I hope her soul rests in peace. Much love to you and your family.
Ted Attridge
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Hoping that the love of family, and friends will help you through such a difficult time. ❤️
Laurie Barr
Rod and Chris I’m so sorry to hear about Jen. My deepest condolences
John and Lynn
I am so sorry for your loss, Rod and Chris and family, I can just offer my deepest sympathies. John and Lynn Dobbs
Paul and Shirley Willi
Paul and Shirley Willi
Carrie, Kurt and family, l am so sorry Jenn, passed on. It is so hard to lose a loved one. Memories and love will always be with you.
Regi whyte
To all
Cherish your memories!
Regi and Bill
Paul O'Shea
Rod, Chris, Carrie and Leanne,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am truly grateful to have known Jen and will always remember her radiant outlook on life. Over the years getting to know her during Moore and Willert gatherings, I never heard Jen say anything negative about her medical limitations or what she could not do in this life. To me, Jen’s legacy is a lesson on how to live and lead with grace, I will always remember her for that.
Cathy & Brian Kernohan
Our deepest sympathy Chris, Rod, Carrie, Leanne and your families. Jenny was a good friend and neighbor to have. Brian and I appreciated all the cat and house sitting you did for us. Thank you!
I enjoyed having tea and having chats with you. We enjoyed getting your homemade Christmas cards and cards on special occasions and kept them all. You were so creative. You were a good babysitter too! Remember a time when your parents were gone and hydro was out and you and Leanne came over and we played board games with flash lights and candles. Jenny you will be missed.
Love Cathy & Brian Kernohan
Pat Goertz
Dear Chris, Rod and family,
It saddened us to read that Jen has lost her battle with congenital heart disease. She certainly gave it her all and left everyone with wonderful memories to cherish in those difficult days ahead. Speak her name often and she will always be with you. Our deepest condolences.
Pat and Ben
Peter Swanson
I’m so sorry.
Kendell Hall - Power Flower Web Design
Jennifer was such a professional to work with, I will miss her, my heart goes out to her family, friends, colleagues and to all who loved her, the world is now a little less without Jennifer in it…. may she rest in peace
Jamie Wilson
I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Jen when she was a teen and always such a wonderful person.
Wayne and Wren King
Rod, Chris and Family:
Our condolences on your great loss.
Wayne and Wren
Rudy Jansen
Rod and Chris. Deepest sympathy for you and all your families. Rudy Mary Jansen
Hanan Abu Qasem.
I am deeply saddened by Jennifer’s passing. Even though I had never met her before or knew her. But her sister Carrie’s talk about her made me love her so much. Our deepest condolences from Palestine and Gaza to my friend Carrie and her family.May her soul rest in peace.Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Cecile and Gary Willert
Words can’t describe how sad we were to hear of Jenn’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to Chris, Rod, Leanne, Carrie and the rest of the family. Jenn was always such a joy to be with. We will miss her greatly.
Karen Dorman
When I think of Jenny I see her smile ❤️. Our family was blessed to have known her. Thinking your of family and friends that she has touched along the way. Sending my heart felt condolences
Nicole (Scarrow) Lynch
My heart goes out to Jen’s family and dearest friends, and I’m absolutely heartbroken for her nieces and nephews whom she loved so much. She really was the best aunt and frequently shared photos and snaps of her time and adventures with them!
I’ve known Jen since our days at Medway and I’m incredibly grateful we kept in touch over the years. I will hold our cherished memories close and always think of Jen while sitting outside in the sunshine with a good book and cuppa tea (or glass of wine) <3
Pat Legg
I am truly so sorry in hearing this. Jen was such a bright star working at the store in Birr. Always cheerful and happy whatever the task was. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to all 🙏🙏 Pat
Joanne Pasma
Oh Jenn, you will be missed. I have such fond memories of our days in Richmond Woods, what fun we had. Your health issues never defined you, you were such a strong women and I will be forever thankful you were in my life. Gone far too soon my friend. Condolences to the Willert family with your loss and know your daughter was loved by many. Joanne Pasma
Marian and John Van Dooren
Chris and Rod
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
John and Marian
Joanne
I’m so shocked and saddened to learn of Jenn’s passing. She was a wonderful person with such a kind heart. May She Rest in Peace
Laurie Jacklin
I’m so very sorry for your loss. We loved Jen very much and will always cherish memories of her. My daughter, Carly, loved Jen dearly. She became a part of our family over the many years they have been close friends. She faced life and her challenges with spunk and her very own distinct spirit! Forever in our hearts. Laurie ❤️❤️❤️XOXO
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy Rod, Chris and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time but cherish all the great memories of Jenn from the years you had together.