Jennifer Pleskina (nee Habraken)
April 12th, 1966 – March 14th, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer. After battling cancer she passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Royal Victoria in Barrie. Jennifer was the cherished & admired wife of John and beloved mother to John & wife Brittany (Lunau), Katherine, Michael & partner Hailey Moser, Matthew, Stephen & Ben. Treasured daughter to Helga (predeceased by her father Christianus GAA) and dear sister to Derek. Loved daughter in law to John (predeceased by her mother in law Christina) Jennifer will be missed by her Brothers in law Stephan & Terresa and Ivan & Judy; her nieces and nephews Ally, Holly, Bailey & Jakob; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. John & Jennifer met at Assumption High school, Burlington Ontario in 1983. In their early years of marriage Jennifer & John resided in Victoria, BC where they started their family; later moving to London, Ontario as their family continued to grow and finally settling in Barrie.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre as well as Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Donations can be made to Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka www.gildasclubsimcoemuskoka.org in Jennifer’s honour.
Family & friends are invited to celebrate Jennifer’s life at Innisbrook Golf Club on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 (211 Lockhart Road, Barrie, ON) from 4 until 8pm. For those that knew Jennifer she loved yellow. Dress is casual as Jennifer was all about being comfortable.
Lindsay Percy
Posted on: Thursday, March 15, 2018Jennifer was one of the most kind, gentle, thoughtful, intelligent people I know. Jennifer always put other people’s needs ahead of her own. My thoughts are with Jenn’s family at this difficult time. Lindsay Percy.
Brian Lathem
Posted on: Friday, March 16, 2018John
My deepest Sympathy to you and your family on Jennifer’s passing
Please remember the fond memories of your time together.
Kindest Regards
Brian Lathem
Scott, Marlise and Cody Henry
Posted on: Friday, March 16, 2018Our condolences to John, Stephen and family. We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you at this very difficult time.
kim
Posted on: Friday, March 16, 2018Jennifer was a true gem. So beautiful in spirit and heart and love for her family. I enjoyed working with her, laughing with her and sharing recipes. I will miss her bright smile and wonderful sense of humour.
Blessings and hugs to all of you.
Karen Rail
Posted on: Saturday, March 17, 2018John, JC, Katharine, Michael, Matthew, Stephen, Ben,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I have great memories from Limberlost Road.
Karen and Brian
Cathy Giles
Posted on: Sunday, March 18, 2018Jennifer was a beautiful person inside and out. Always happy, always smiling, found time for everyone, would do anything for you but most of all was the love of her family…the centre of her life… her pride, her joy. I will miss her.
My thoughts and prayers to Jenn’s family at this most difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy. Cathy.
Theresa Rob and Ella Johnson
Posted on: Monday, March 19, 2018Dear John
We are so very sad to hear of the passing of Jennifer. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers at this difficult time.
Henry and Erika Scott
Posted on: Monday, March 19, 2018Dear John and family,
We were very sad to learn of Jennifer’s passing. Please know that we will be thinking of you and your family at this time of great sadness.
Ian Bron
Posted on: Thursday, March 22, 2018I’ll never forget the two of you when we were in the navy together. You were so in love, and such a happy couple. She really made every get-together more cheerful and fun. Though we were out of touch for many years, it’s clear she stayed that way, bringing out the best in everyone. I’m so sorry for your loss. She will be missed, but I think she’ll always be with you, too.
john
Posted on: Thursday, March 22, 2018So happy to be present when your lives began together and developed over the years. When we got together it was always like no time had passed at all and the love, laughs and affection was shared freely and honestly. Jen’s passing brings a heavy heart for me, I cant imagine the pain and anguish this must be for John, the kids and the rest of the family. Gain strength from the thoughts, feelings and moments shared by all who come to grieve
and celebrate as they are the reflections of Jen’s impact on us all.
steven robinson
Posted on: Saturday, March 24, 2018John,
My thoughts have been with you and Jennifer since the first news of her illness. So sorry to hear of her passing. Great memories of you both as a couple back in the early years. You guys were so good together and I have often thought that I may have never met two souls that were that perfect together. Your marriage and family has been a testament to that perfection. God Bless,,
Steve,,
Philip Scott
Posted on: Monday, March 26, 2018John and family,
I was saddened to hear of Jennifer’s passing at such a young age.
She was a very kind person and a relative who was special to me. I was always remember her very fondly.
Love,
Uncle Philip.