Jillian A. Bertrand

         It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Jill Bertrand, beloved wife of John for over 43 years.  Dear Mother of Dale Robblee, and Step Mother to Lisa Bertrand Freeman and Jonathan Bertrand.  Loved Gramma of Justin Freeman (Nakita Hutson), Kass Freeman (Steve Latos), and Noah Robblee.  Great Gramma of Ava, Everx and Carter.

       Jill will be deeply missed by her siblings Jackie (Bob) Goodall, Ken (Bonnie) Kelly, Bill Kelly, Mavis (Neil) Hewitt, Barb (Howard) Butler, Colleen Fawcett, Mike Kelly, Patrick Kelly and sister by heart Donna Darling. Dear sister-in-law to Dianne Bertrand, Cliff (Sandy) Bertrand, Nancy Blondie, Viki Schneider, Ralph (Wilma) Bertrand, Elgin (Caroline) Bertrand, and Kevin (Cheryl) Bertrand.  Jill will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.  Jill was predeceased by her eldest son Garnet Robblee, parents Norm and Eileen Kelly, step mom Betty Kelly, mother-in-law Florence Bertrand, step brother Steve Schneider, brothers-in- law Mike Fawcett, Walt Fawcett, Tom Bertrand, Duanne Blondie, and by her best friend Sandi Cromwell.

       Jill was active for many years with the St. John’s Ambulance alongside her husband, volunteering and teaching, receiving many awards and medals. one being the highest honour of being Knighted by the Governor General of Canada.  Jill worked at Ingersoll Machine as a First Aid Nurse and Benefits Rep. before her health forced retirement.  She had many passions over the years doing leather work, calligraphy writing, drawing and painting on canvas, ceramics and her favorite was crocheting many items including lap afghans and baby hats to donate.  Jill enjoyed her time at the Oxford Fish & Game cooking outdoors, camping in a pioneer setting, dressing the part, shooting with muzzle loader, axe throwing and canoeing.

      Jill had many health issues, surgeries and life challenges. The past few years took a tole on Jill, her light dimmed when she lost her son but we were able to see it brighten the day baby Carter was born.  She looked forward to receiving pictures of him; Carter made her heart smile again.

      In keeping with Jill's wishes there will be no funeral. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date and those details will be included here once decision’s have been finalized. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke or Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.

 Although Jill is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.

Wareing Cremation Services, 225 Norwich Ave., Woodstock, Ontario have been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca