Jennifer Elaine (Burke) Ormerod Obituary

It is with immense heartbreak that we announce the unexpected and tragic passing of Jennifer "Jenn" Elaine Ormerod, née Burke, on June 14th, 2023 at the age of 46. Born on December 27th, 1976, in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Jenn was a cherished mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Jenn is survived by her two children, Rachelle and Riley Ormerod, who will miss her and what could have been for the rest of their lives. She also leaves behind her mother, Lois Burke, and her siblings, Trevor (Jennifer) and Kaylie. Jenn's endless love extended to her three grandchildren, Ellie, Seb, and Livvy, who brightened her days with their giggles and endless smiles. She will also be dearly missed by her beloved animals and children by extension, Bella and Winston. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, as well as cousins alike.

Jenn was predeceased by her father, Darrell Burke, who she now joins in the sweet hereafter. She is also survived by her former spouse, Paul Ormerod, who remained a valued friend for many years.

Jenn was a valued employee for 10+ years at the Brampton Library. She was a patron of the arts, participating in various community theatre performances, and expressing herself through painting, writing, and crochet among other things. She was a bubbly, eccentric, and whimsical daydreamer - someone who always put others before herself. She saw beauty in the most mundane of things. She loved nature and all it had to offer. She was under a spotlight in every room she entered; always the centre of attention and deservedly so.

Jenn had dreams of publishing her own children's books and returning to her hometown in New Brunswick to own her own farm and open an animal sanctuary with her closest family and friends. Though these dreams may now never come to fruition, Jenn's romantic and starry eyed way of living will continue on through everyone who knew and loved her.

Jenn will be returning home as she always wanted, and will be laid to rest beside her father at Saint Mark's United Church Cemetery in Quarryville, New Brunswick.

In her memory, donations to the House of Friendship in Kitchener, Ontario, The Children's Book Bank in Toronto, Ontario, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary, or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

It can't rain all the time.