Jolene’s Obituary
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jolene Alexis Read announce her peaceful passing after her courageous battle with grace and dignity on January 18, 2020 surrounded by love. Jolene was born June 17, 1982. She was the beloved wife of Justin and cherished mother to Ryersyn, Gallagher and Campbell.
Also survived by mother and best friend, Connie Schram, who never left her side, step-father Ron File and father Donald (Jack) Wormald (Joyce). Missed forever by brother Jesse (Jennifer) Romano and her family-in-love mother Brenda, brother Mike (Cindy) Read. Predeceased by sister Amy Romano (2015) and father-in-law Frank Read (2019). Holding a special place in Auntie Jojo’s heart are nieces and nephews Hailey Noonan, Everett Romano, Lily and Zoe Romano and Carter and Zachary Read. She is fondly remembered by many aunts and uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Jolene grew up in Paris, Ontario, where she loved playing with the neighbourhood kids in the south-end. She lived for baseball and boating through the summers and could best be described as a tomboy. She spent her teen years actively engaged in a service organization, Junior Civitan, where she had the distinct privilege of holding several international positions including President which afforded her opportunities to travel extensively across North America and Europe representing the organization. After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University at the age of 19, she specialized in Human Resources. She spent her career in the field and most recently held the Position of Vice President of Human Resources at Jones Packaging.
Jolene’s true passion was her family. She married Justin, who had been pining for her since grade 9, and they moved to Drumbo where they built their dream home to raise a family. He made her laugh, during the good and bad times, and was her rock. They were truly blessed with three beautiful children. Jolene loved fiercely, and that was especially true of her family. She lives on in the perfect little people she created; in Ryersyn’s sweetness and love of Christmas, in Campbell’s determined sassiness, in Gallagher’s smile and infectious laugh, and in a million other ways. Knowing she brought such three amazing humans into this world gave a sense of contentment and accomplishment; she had done something truly amazing in the short time she spent on this earth. She was a proud mama, rightfully so.
Friends will be welcomed at the DWAYNE D. BUDGELL Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road in Paris on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday January 24, 2020 at 11 a.m. Since Jolene was a realist, and careful with money, she’s asked that in lieu of flowers (which are beautiful but expensive and eventually get thrown out) that you please consider a donation to the Drumbo Lions (a local organization she was very fond of), or Sakura House (vonsakurahouse.com/) in Woodstock.
Online condolences and donations may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jolene Alexis Read nee Wormald June 17 1982 January 18 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Paris, Province: Ontario