Jill James's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Kitchener, Ontario

Jill James

January 12, 1945 - January 5, 2026 (80 years old)

Kitchener, Ontario

Jill James's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Kitchener, Ontario
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Jill James

January 12, 1945 - January 5, 2026 (80 years old)

Kitchener, Ontario

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Jill James Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jill James (Kitchener, Ontario), who passed away at the age of 80, on January 5, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her daughters, Rachelle Vezza and Jodi Sorenson (Rob Smith); her grandchildren, Wes (Nara), Justyn (Cecilia), Hailey (Matthew), Jason, Dane and Laura (Matt); and her sister Nancy Bernier (late Bill).

Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Lung Association (https://www.lung.ca) would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).



Mon

Jan 12

Visitation

Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd.
507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5

Tue

Jan 13

Visitation

Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd.
507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5

Tue

Jan 13

Funeral service

Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd.
507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5

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