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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Jane Kittmer, age 51, of Lakeside. Jane passed away unexpectedly at Victoria Hospital in London on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with family at her side, after a brave and determined battle against cancer.
Beloved wife, and partner of 30-years, of Jeff Stewart and adoring mother of Finn and Nolan Stewart. Daughter of Robert and Verlyn (nee Ash) Kittmer of Lakeside, and sister and best friend of Peggy Kittmer (Pat McHugh) of St. Marys. World’s best aunt of Molly and Oliver McHugh and reunited with her late niece and nephew, Libby and William McHugh (2005). Cherished daughter-in-law of Betty Anne Mustard (Dave) and Martha Stewart and the late Richard Mustard and Peter Stewart. Sister-in-law of Jeremy Stewart (Meghan), Joel Stewart (Mandy), Trevor Mustard (Roisin), and Angela Broadley (Jim) and the late Aaron Stewart (2022)
Jane attended Wildwood and A. J. Baker elementary schools, St. Marys D.C.V.I high school, and the University of Guelph, graduating with a BSc degree in earth sciences. Jane took great joy in her boys attending A. J. Baker elementary and was always very involved with the school and an advocate in keeping the school open when it was under threat of closing.
Jane was a 20-year employee of The City of London working in the environmental services department at city hall as a quiet crusader to divert waste from landfills and spread the word on the importance of recycling. Jane understood the value of reducing her carbon footprint long before it became a talking point of political strategy.
As an advocate for the environment Jane enjoyed being outdoors whenever possible, whether it was camping (preferably near a beach), entertaining friends and family in the back yard pool, hiking the trails of the Upper Thames, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, or her cherished time watching her boys play sports. No matter the venue there was always lots of family, fun, love and laughter.
A private family visitation took place on Tuesday February 21st followed by cremation. A public celebration of Jane’s life will take place at the St. Marys Pyramid Recreation Center (St. Marys Arena), 317 James Street, South, St. Marys on Saturday, March 4, 2023 starting at 2 pm with words of remembrance at 4 pm.
As expressions of sympathy, the family prefers donations of blood by anyone who is able. As an option, memorial donations to the St. Marys Health Care Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. 519.271.7411 www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
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May 27 1971
February 19 2023
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