Jennifer Botelho
elevated e9zhJ April 27, 1973 ~ May 16, 2025
elevated e9zhJ Visitation
Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated e9zhJ Funeral Mass
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
St. Benedict Parish
300 Yates Dr, Milton, ON L9T 2W3
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jennifer Botelho on May 16, 2025 at Milton District Hospital at the age of 52. She left this world surrounded by the love and care of her family and friends.
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Jennifer is preceded in joining the Lord by her grandparents Maria Luiza and Joao Raposo Botelho, Beatriz Ines and Antonio Manuel Ledo, and her Uncle Tony Ledo.
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Leaving to mourn with tremendous heartache and a multitude of memories is her much cherished daughter, Kaiden (Father, Jamie), along with her parents John and Mary Lou, her siblings Jason (Judy) and Cory (Vanessa), her father in law and mother in law Harry and Lynette Rai, her nephew Jacob, her niece Jasmine, devoted aunts, uncles and cousins, along with a huge circle of friends.
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Jennifer spent her career as a social worker with the Region of Peel until her illness forced her into early retirement. Throughout her career and daily life Jennifer always led with kindness, care and compassion. She expressed her love through acts of generosity and kindness for those around her. Jennifer truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive.
Jennifer was always happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She lived her life to the fullest with the deepest desire to create memories with those she loved, especially her daughter Kaiden whom she adored with every fibre of her being. Jennifer refused to allow scleroderma to define her, but rather she chose to embrace life and to grasp every opportunity to travel, meet up with friends, to dance and enjoy the world around her. If you were blessed enough to be in her circle you felt her radiance and contagious zest for life. She knew the power of a kind word, a gentle touch, a listening ear and an act of love. Jennifer kept in touch with everyone, she was truly the glue that held it all together.
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Jennifer was more than a scleroderma warrior, she was a strong advocate who worked diligently to promote awareness for the disease. She was the soul and backbone of the Mississauga Support Group. She also took on the role as President of Scleroderma Society of Ontario. Her desire was to bring scleroderma patients together so they felt empowered, infused with hope and embraced in kindness. The scleroderma community mourns the profound loss of their greatest advocate who fought tirelessly for the cause. She made sure everyoneās journey mattered.
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How lucky we are to have had someone that makes saying goodbye so hard. Rest easy Jennifer until we meet again, we will miss you with every memory and for every moment.
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In lieu of flowers we ask that a donation be made in Jenniferās memory to the Scleroderma Society of Ontario.
Thank you for always having uplifting words and advice. You brought light to the world and I will always appreciate your kindness when my mom passed. I pray for comfort for all your family and friends. Love from us to you.
Jen, you always brought light and laughter into our lives. Your absence is felt deeply, and we miss you more than words can express. I promise to look after your brother and be there for Kaiden, ensuring they feel your love surrounding them even in your absence. Please watch over us as we navigate this journey without you by our side. Send us those little signs that remind us of your love; we will cherish them forever. Rest in peace, my dear friend; your spirit will always remain a part of us.
Our condolences to the family. May Jennifer R.I.P. and is not suffering anymore ššā¤ļø
Our condolences to the family. Rest in peace beautiful Jennifer Amen š
Jay & John our condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in your loss
Condolences from the Nicol family. May she rest in peace šš¼
A beautiful soul through and through, a pillar of strength and support for all rare diseases. Rest easy Jenš„
Deepest sympathies to the Botelho family and friends
Jen, you were my living angel. You had no judgement and we understood the quietness always being able to give an uplifting word. We were supposed to celebrate our birthdays together as you were so gracious in understanding all I was going through the night of your party. I keep running that convo back in my head. You will never be forgotten. Missed. Forever loved. Heaven gained a true Angel. Your legacy lives on in your beautiful daughter and all those you touched. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.
I have known you for a short while, but I felt we met long time ago. You take care of everyone and treat everyone with great kindness and care. I wish I had known you longer, but your legacy will live on in the beautiful daughter you brought to the world. I promise you, I will do my best to care for Kaiden whenever I am able to. Rest in Peace š
Jen, my daily visits will not be the same. You started off as my patient but not long after we became friends. You were always there to listen and give me advice. You liked to create memories and I’m glad for the memories I’ve had with you. From the Jenga in the fridge, to you yelling at me “where’s my tea” and the outburst of laughs we’d have, dinner dates at RedLobster and our marathon of watching “Law and Order” or anything on Netflix.
You battled long and hard but were always strong and a true inspiration to us all.
Stay close my dear friend, until we meet again in time. Rest in peace, I love you and miss you! ā¤ļø
It was an honour and pleasure to serve with Ms. Botelho – for many years – as she was a wonderfully active parent volunteer and contributing member of Guardian Angels CE School’s Catholic School Council. Her kindness, care and support will always be remembered.
My sincere condolences to Kaiden, Ms. Botelho’s parents and the entire family. May you find peace in knowing she is in the Lord’s tender embrace. She is truly a Guardian Angel.
Me and Jennifer grew up together in Mississauga. She lived behind my house. She was a beautiful woman with a big heart. May you find peace in heaven.
Our deepest condolences to all the family on the sudden passing of Jennifer
Jen, you weren’t just my sister. You were my best friend, you had unconditional love for me, ALWAYS. Anything I needed at anytime, you were there for me. I know that we had our differences at times but you always looked passed it. You were a WARRIOR. The strongest person I’ve had the privilege of knowing and loving. May you please forgive me for EVERYTHING I have ever said to you out of anger. I promise to always protect Kaiden as you did….. you were the best and strongest mother I have ever seen. You will NEVER EVER be forgotten. I love you so much and I wish I could have ONE more conversation with you to express the love I have you and how much I appreciated you. Please watch over the entire family and all our dear friends.
You were a beautiful soul inside and out. It was a pleasure meeting you so many years ago. May you rest in peace Jen.
I’m so sad and so sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers are with Jennifer’s loved ones and with all who will miss her. She was a lovely person who will be greatly missed.
Deepest condolences to everyone who is mourning the loss of Jenn. The world lost the biggest beam of light the day she left this earth. May we all live life as she would have; to the fullest potential and with so much love and kindness! Rest in paradise Jenn, you are missed and loved by so many. Thank you for being the strong and loving person you were to everyone who needed it. š¤
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Jen or as I like to call you Lopez, my heart is broken and I wish I had seen you more often then I had but our conversation through fb and IG will be memories I will cherish, I have always admired your strength and your will to live every day, you will always be in my heart, rest in peace my Lopez I love you
Our deepest condolences to all of Jennās family.
Jen, itās incredibly hard to believe you are gone and we all have to live in a world without you and your shinning light. You had the best outlook on life and never let scleroderma hold you back from creating memories with everyone you loved.
How lucky am I to have had you in my life.You had such strength, a zest for life a positive mindset and a big heart.
Your presence is going to be so very missed as you were such a big part of so many lives, including mine.
Thank you for always being there. Iām going to cherish every memory, conversation and piece of life advice.
Till we meet again, rest easy Jenā„ļø
Our deepest condolences on the loss of a beautiful soul. Jen was part of the extended Adhiya family and well loved by all. While I didn’t get a chance to see alot of Jen since moving to Australia over 11 years ago, I know through my brother Niraj how much she meant to them. You could see the energy and positivity she brought everyday to everyone even if she was struggling with her own health. Rest in peace Jen. We know you will be dancing and listening to your fav old skoool tunes thinking of everyone as they will always have you in their hearts and memories.
When I think of Jen, Iām reminded of a life lived with joy, generosity, and intention. She savoured every moment, captured the memories, gave back freely and filled every space with a full heart. Jen you have an incredible circle of friends and family who will miss you forever. Iāll miss your adventures Iād follow on FB and IG, your smile would radiate and become contagious. Rest in paradise.
My deepest condolences to Jenās family and friends. May her beautiful spirit continue to inspire us all! #livelikejen
Apparently the good lord has called one of his angel’s home. Our thoughts and prayers to John , Mary Lou and Jennifer’s entire family
Jenn, You were a very dear friend for over 35yrs. You stood by me and supported me in some of the toughest of times of my life… I cant thank you enough for being you.
You managed to light up any room or situation. You defined kindness, you brought laughter, and the rare magic of making others feel seen. You didnāt just liveāyou loved. Fiercely. Freely. And with a grace that made even the hardest days a little softer for those lucky enough to know you.
I will miss the way you lit up when you talked about the things you were passionate about, the way your laughter filled the spaces between your words, and the quiet strength you carried when life asked too much of youāand yet you still gave more!.
Goodbye, my dear friend. Iāll look for you in the warmth of the sun, the stillness of the night, and every moment of beauty that makes me pause and think: Jenn wouldāve loved this.
Until we meet againāwherever that may beāyou will live on in the stories we share, the tears we shed, and the laughter that finds its way through the sorrow.
Thank you for always being you. You were, and always will be, deeply loved.
Rest gently, Jenn.
My deepest condolences to each families during this difficult time
May Jen rest in peace
You will be missed š„²
Dearest Jen, you will be missed!
You have a zest for life and have a natural way of “getting in” everyone in your circle of love.