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Update – Jason has passed

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    • February 22, 2012 at 2:49 am
    emilypen
    Participant

       

      Jason Edward Gwozdz passed away peacefully at home in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday February 19th, 2012 after a long fight with melanoma.

      He is survived by his wife Emily, newborn son Jamieson, mother Adrienne, father Edward, sister Bobbi-Jo, brothers Sean and Tim, his niece Jorja and nephews Riley, Benjamin and William.

       

      Jason Edward Gwozdz passed away peacefully at home in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday February 19th, 2012 after a long fight with melanoma.

      He is survived by his wife Emily, newborn son Jamieson, mother Adrienne, father Edward, sister Bobbi-Jo, brothers Sean and Tim, his niece Jorja and nephews Riley, Benjamin and William.

      Jason requested that a celebration of his life be held, his wake will take place from 3pm – 6pm on Sunday February 26th, 2012  at The Gladstone Hotel  1214 Queen St. West Toronto, Ontario.

      In lieu of flowers Jason requested that donations be made in his name to The Melanoma Research Fund at Princess Margaret Hospital.  Please send to :

      The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
      610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9 and quote charity # 886 00700 1267.

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        • February 22, 2012 at 3:25 am
        dian in spokane
        Participant

          Emily,

          Please accept my deepest condolences.

          Dian

          • February 22, 2012 at 3:25 am
          dian in spokane
          Participant

            Emily,

            Please accept my deepest condolences.

            Dian

            • February 22, 2012 at 3:25 am
            dian in spokane
            Participant

              Emily,

              Please accept my deepest condolences.

              Dian

              • February 22, 2012 at 3:44 am
              runnergirl
              Participant

                Emily—I can't imagine your grief.  Losing a husband at any age must be so painful and beyond.  May you somehow find God's grace and blessing.  You probably won't for a while, but it's there; we all have to remember.  The pain of Melanoma is hell on earth.  May you and your family find peace, whatever that is for you.

                • February 22, 2012 at 3:44 am
                runnergirl
                Participant

                  Emily—I can't imagine your grief.  Losing a husband at any age must be so painful and beyond.  May you somehow find God's grace and blessing.  You probably won't for a while, but it's there; we all have to remember.  The pain of Melanoma is hell on earth.  May you and your family find peace, whatever that is for you.

                  • February 22, 2012 at 3:44 am
                  runnergirl
                  Participant

                    Emily—I can't imagine your grief.  Losing a husband at any age must be so painful and beyond.  May you somehow find God's grace and blessing.  You probably won't for a while, but it's there; we all have to remember.  The pain of Melanoma is hell on earth.  May you and your family find peace, whatever that is for you.

                    • February 22, 2012 at 4:11 am
                    hope4cure1
                    Participant

                      Emily,

                      I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  You have been an incredibly strong wife and mother. Jamieson will grow to  be an incfredib le young man with your guidance. Jason will be in your heart, helping to guide you along the way.  Our prayers are with you tonight.

                      Hope

                      • February 22, 2012 at 4:11 am
                      hope4cure1
                      Participant

                        Emily,

                        I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  You have been an incredibly strong wife and mother. Jamieson will grow to  be an incfredib le young man with your guidance. Jason will be in your heart, helping to guide you along the way.  Our prayers are with you tonight.

                        Hope

                        • February 22, 2012 at 4:11 am
                        hope4cure1
                        Participant

                          Emily,

                          I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  You have been an incredibly strong wife and mother. Jamieson will grow to  be an incfredib le young man with your guidance. Jason will be in your heart, helping to guide you along the way.  Our prayers are with you tonight.

                          Hope

                          • February 22, 2012 at 4:38 am
                          dearfoam
                          Participant

                            My sympathies and condolences to you and your family.

                            • February 22, 2012 at 4:38 am
                            dearfoam
                            Participant

                              My sympathies and condolences to you and your family.

                              • February 22, 2012 at 4:38 am
                              dearfoam
                              Participant

                                My sympathies and condolences to you and your family.

                                • February 22, 2012 at 5:35 am
                                momof2kids
                                Participant

                                  Very sorry to hear of your loss, with young kids myself, I can't even imagine what you are going thru. 

                                    • February 22, 2012 at 5:43 am
                                    aldakota22
                                    Participant

                                      Sorry for your loss.No words can make the pain go away.Only time will.Keep the good and loving memories you had with Jason in your heart,My prayers with you and family.

                                      • February 22, 2012 at 5:43 am
                                      aldakota22
                                      Participant

                                        Sorry for your loss.No words can make the pain go away.Only time will.Keep the good and loving memories you had with Jason in your heart,My prayers with you and family.

                                        • February 22, 2012 at 5:43 am
                                        aldakota22
                                        Participant

                                          Sorry for your loss.No words can make the pain go away.Only time will.Keep the good and loving memories you had with Jason in your heart,My prayers with you and family.

                                        • February 22, 2012 at 5:35 am
                                        momof2kids
                                        Participant

                                          Very sorry to hear of your loss, with young kids myself, I can't even imagine what you are going thru. 

                                          • February 22, 2012 at 5:35 am
                                          momof2kids
                                          Participant

                                            Very sorry to hear of your loss, with young kids myself, I can't even imagine what you are going thru. 

                                            • February 22, 2012 at 5:40 am
                                            FormerCaregiver
                                            Participant

                                              Emily, I am deeply saddened to read that Jason has passed away. 

                                              My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

                                              Frank from Australia

                                              • February 22, 2012 at 5:40 am
                                              FormerCaregiver
                                              Participant

                                                Emily, I am deeply saddened to read that Jason has passed away. 

                                                My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

                                                Frank from Australia

                                                • February 22, 2012 at 5:40 am
                                                FormerCaregiver
                                                Participant

                                                  Emily, I am deeply saddened to read that Jason has passed away. 

                                                  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

                                                  Frank from Australia

                                                  • February 22, 2012 at 6:17 am
                                                  lhaley
                                                  Participant

                                                    I am so sorry that Jason has passed away. At least he got his wish to hold his son. Emily hold his memories to pass on to Jamison.

                                                    Linda

                                                    • February 22, 2012 at 6:17 am
                                                    lhaley
                                                    Participant

                                                      I am so sorry that Jason has passed away. At least he got his wish to hold his son. Emily hold his memories to pass on to Jamison.

                                                      Linda

                                                      • February 22, 2012 at 6:17 am
                                                      lhaley
                                                      Participant

                                                        I am so sorry that Jason has passed away. At least he got his wish to hold his son. Emily hold his memories to pass on to Jamison.

                                                        Linda

                                                        • February 22, 2012 at 6:23 am
                                                        LaneyMcg
                                                        Participant
                                                          I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you x x x
                                                          • February 22, 2012 at 6:23 am
                                                          LaneyMcg
                                                          Participant
                                                            I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you x x x
                                                              • February 22, 2012 at 12:12 pm
                                                              melissa ann
                                                              Participant

                                                                Emily,  I am terribly soryy for your loss, I wish you strength, love and peace.  Your posts have touched my heart several times and I pray for you and your family.  Melissa

                                                                • February 22, 2012 at 12:12 pm
                                                                melissa ann
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Emily,  I am terribly soryy for your loss, I wish you strength, love and peace.  Your posts have touched my heart several times and I pray for you and your family.  Melissa

                                                                  • February 22, 2012 at 12:12 pm
                                                                  melissa ann
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Emily,  I am terribly soryy for your loss, I wish you strength, love and peace.  Your posts have touched my heart several times and I pray for you and your family.  Melissa

                                                                    • February 22, 2012 at 12:14 pm
                                                                    melissa ann
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Emily, I am so very sorry to hear about Jason.  I wish you strength, love and peace.  Your posts have touched my heart several times and you and your family are in my prayers.  Melissa

                                                                      • February 22, 2012 at 12:14 pm
                                                                      melissa ann
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Emily, I am so very sorry to hear about Jason.  I wish you strength, love and peace.  Your posts have touched my heart several times and you and your family are in my prayers.  Melissa

                                                                        • February 22, 2012 at 12:14 pm
                                                                        melissa ann
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Emily, I am so very sorry to hear about Jason.  I wish you strength, love and peace.  Your posts have touched my heart several times and you and your family are in my prayers.  Melissa

                                                                        • February 22, 2012 at 6:23 am
                                                                        LaneyMcg
                                                                        Participant
                                                                          I am so sorry for your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you x x x
                                                                          • February 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm
                                                                          Lori C
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            I am so very sorry for your loss and Jason's suffering from this disease.  May you be given strength and comfort now and in the times ahead.

                                                                             

                                                                            Lori

                                                                            • February 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm
                                                                            Lori C
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              I am so very sorry for your loss and Jason's suffering from this disease.  May you be given strength and comfort now and in the times ahead.

                                                                               

                                                                              Lori

                                                                              • February 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm
                                                                              Lori C
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                I am so very sorry for your loss and Jason's suffering from this disease.  May you be given strength and comfort now and in the times ahead.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Lori

                                                                                • February 22, 2012 at 1:31 pm
                                                                                Fen
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  I'm so sorry, Emily.  You were a wonderful caretaker and I know you'll be a great mom to yours and Jason's son. Babies are the best and I hope Jamison helps you through this difficult time. Please update us if you feel like it.

                                                                                  • February 22, 2012 at 1:31 pm
                                                                                  Fen
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    I'm so sorry, Emily.  You were a wonderful caretaker and I know you'll be a great mom to yours and Jason's son. Babies are the best and I hope Jamison helps you through this difficult time. Please update us if you feel like it.

                                                                                    • February 22, 2012 at 1:31 pm
                                                                                    Fen
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      I'm so sorry, Emily.  You were a wonderful caretaker and I know you'll be a great mom to yours and Jason's son. Babies are the best and I hope Jamison helps you through this difficult time. Please update us if you feel like it.

                                                                                      • February 22, 2012 at 1:41 pm
                                                                                      Kelli100299
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        Emily – You were the most solid rock Jason could have ever had. You gave one another a most precious gift, beautiful Jamieson. I was so happy to read when Jason was here to welcome him to the world. I know you will tell Jamieson all about his great dad and the great fighter he was. My condolences go out to your family in your time of grief.

                                                                                        Kelli

                                                                                        • February 22, 2012 at 1:41 pm
                                                                                        Kelli100299
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          Emily – You were the most solid rock Jason could have ever had. You gave one another a most precious gift, beautiful Jamieson. I was so happy to read when Jason was here to welcome him to the world. I know you will tell Jamieson all about his great dad and the great fighter he was. My condolences go out to your family in your time of grief.

                                                                                          Kelli

                                                                                          • February 22, 2012 at 1:41 pm
                                                                                          Kelli100299
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            Emily – You were the most solid rock Jason could have ever had. You gave one another a most precious gift, beautiful Jamieson. I was so happy to read when Jason was here to welcome him to the world. I know you will tell Jamieson all about his great dad and the great fighter he was. My condolences go out to your family in your time of grief.

                                                                                            Kelli

                                                                                              • February 22, 2012 at 1:48 pm
                                                                                              Laurie from maine
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                Emily,

                                                                                                What a true warrior he was and you right beside him.  I am glad he was able to see his son, but so saddened to hear this news. You can tell his son what a strong, courageous person he was.   My prayers are with you and your family at this time. 

                                                                                                take care

                                                                                                laurie from maine

                                                                                                • February 22, 2012 at 1:48 pm
                                                                                                Laurie from maine
                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                  Emily,

                                                                                                  What a true warrior he was and you right beside him.  I am glad he was able to see his son, but so saddened to hear this news. You can tell his son what a strong, courageous person he was.   My prayers are with you and your family at this time. 

                                                                                                  take care

                                                                                                  laurie from maine

                                                                                                  • February 22, 2012 at 1:48 pm
                                                                                                  Laurie from maine
                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                    Emily,

                                                                                                    What a true warrior he was and you right beside him.  I am glad he was able to see his son, but so saddened to hear this news. You can tell his son what a strong, courageous person he was.   My prayers are with you and your family at this time. 

                                                                                                    take care

                                                                                                    laurie from maine

                                                                                                  • February 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm
                                                                                                  jim Breitfeller
                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                    Emily,

                                                                                                    I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Hel will be missed by all. …

                                                                                                    he

                                                                                                    He will be missed by all. A true  inspiration to us all.

                                                                                                    • February 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm
                                                                                                    jim Breitfeller
                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                      Emily,

                                                                                                      I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Hel will be missed by all. …

                                                                                                      he

                                                                                                      He will be missed by all. A true  inspiration to us all.

                                                                                                      • February 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm
                                                                                                      jim Breitfeller
                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                        Emily,

                                                                                                        I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Hel will be missed by all. …

                                                                                                        he

                                                                                                        He will be missed by all. A true  inspiration to us all.

                                                                                                        • February 22, 2012 at 2:47 pm
                                                                                                        jim Breitfeller
                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                          Emily,

                                                                                                          I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Hel will be missed by all. …

                                                                                                          he

                                                                                                          He will be missed by all. A true  inspiration to us all.

                                                                                                          • February 22, 2012 at 2:47 pm
                                                                                                          jim Breitfeller
                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                            Emily,

                                                                                                            I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Hel will be missed by all. …

                                                                                                            he

                                                                                                            He will be missed by all. A true  inspiration to us all.

                                                                                                            • February 22, 2012 at 2:47 pm
                                                                                                            jim Breitfeller
                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                              Emily,

                                                                                                              I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Hel will be missed by all. …

                                                                                                              he

                                                                                                              He will be missed by all. A true  inspiration to us all.

                                                                                                              • February 22, 2012 at 2:49 pm
                                                                                                              boot2aboot
                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                Emily,

                                                                                                                I am so sorry to hear this…i think it is wonderful that Jason wanted to help others, despite losing the battle…

                                                                                                                condolences

                                                                                                                boots

                                                                                                                • February 22, 2012 at 2:49 pm
                                                                                                                boot2aboot
                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                  Emily,

                                                                                                                  I am so sorry to hear this…i think it is wonderful that Jason wanted to help others, despite losing the battle…

                                                                                                                  condolences

                                                                                                                  boots

                                                                                                                  • February 22, 2012 at 2:49 pm
                                                                                                                  boot2aboot
                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                    Emily,

                                                                                                                    I am so sorry to hear this…i think it is wonderful that Jason wanted to help others, despite losing the battle…

                                                                                                                    condolences

                                                                                                                    boots

                                                                                                                    • February 23, 2012 at 1:11 am
                                                                                                                    gabsound
                                                                                                                    Participant
                                                                                                                      Emily,

                                                                                                                      I’m heartbroken at your loss. You were such an angel taking care of your husband.

                                                                                                                      Your lovely new baby will be your angel and will undoubtedly help ease some of the pain.

                                                                                                                      So sorry for your loss, but relieved that your husband is no longer in pain.

                                                                                                                      Julie in Las Vegas

                                                                                                                      • February 23, 2012 at 1:11 am
                                                                                                                      gabsound
                                                                                                                      Participant
                                                                                                                        Emily,

                                                                                                                        I’m heartbroken at your loss. You were such an angel taking care of your husband.

                                                                                                                        Your lovely new baby will be your angel and will undoubtedly help ease some of the pain.

                                                                                                                        So sorry for your loss, but relieved that your husband is no longer in pain.

                                                                                                                        Julie in Las Vegas

                                                                                                                        • February 23, 2012 at 1:11 am
                                                                                                                        gabsound
                                                                                                                        Participant
                                                                                                                          Emily,

                                                                                                                          I’m heartbroken at your loss. You were such an angel taking care of your husband.

                                                                                                                          Your lovely new baby will be your angel and will undoubtedly help ease some of the pain.

                                                                                                                          So sorry for your loss, but relieved that your husband is no longer in pain.

                                                                                                                          Julie in Las Vegas

                                                                                                                          • February 23, 2012 at 12:03 pm
                                                                                                                          MeNDave
                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                            Emily,

                                                                                                                            My heart breaks for you.  Just remember, he is at peace.  I hope you can find some also in the coming days.  Hold your memories of him close to your heart, he'll always be with you.

                                                                                                                            Much love,

                                                                                                                            Maria

                                                                                                                            • February 23, 2012 at 12:03 pm
                                                                                                                            MeNDave
                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                              Emily,

                                                                                                                              My heart breaks for you.  Just remember, he is at peace.  I hope you can find some also in the coming days.  Hold your memories of him close to your heart, he'll always be with you.

                                                                                                                              Much love,

                                                                                                                              Maria

                                                                                                                              • February 23, 2012 at 12:03 pm
                                                                                                                              MeNDave
                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                Emily,

                                                                                                                                My heart breaks for you.  Just remember, he is at peace.  I hope you can find some also in the coming days.  Hold your memories of him close to your heart, he'll always be with you.

                                                                                                                                Much love,

                                                                                                                                Maria

                                                                                                                                • February 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm
                                                                                                                                scots
                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                  I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

                                                                                                                                  scot

                                                                                                                                  • February 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm
                                                                                                                                  scots
                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                    I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

                                                                                                                                    scot

                                                                                                                                    • February 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm
                                                                                                                                    scots
                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                      I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

                                                                                                                                      scot

                                                                                                                                      • February 23, 2012 at 10:59 pm
                                                                                                                                      NancyGM
                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                        Emily, I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I deeply respect your courage and compassion as a caregiver and mom.

                                                                                                                                        • February 23, 2012 at 10:59 pm
                                                                                                                                        NancyGM
                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                          Emily, I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I deeply respect your courage and compassion as a caregiver and mom.

                                                                                                                                            • February 24, 2012 at 6:50 pm
                                                                                                                                            NYKaren
                                                                                                                                            Participant
                                                                                                                                              Dear Emily,
                                                                                                                                              I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Jason. I know he lives on in your precious baby, but you should have gotten to be together longer.
                                                                                                                                              please take care of yourself,
                                                                                                                                              karen
                                                                                                                                              • February 24, 2012 at 6:50 pm
                                                                                                                                              NYKaren
                                                                                                                                              Participant
                                                                                                                                                Dear Emily,
                                                                                                                                                I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Jason. I know he lives on in your precious baby, but you should have gotten to be together longer.
                                                                                                                                                please take care of yourself,
                                                                                                                                                karen
                                                                                                                                                • February 24, 2012 at 6:50 pm
                                                                                                                                                NYKaren
                                                                                                                                                Participant
                                                                                                                                                  Dear Emily,
                                                                                                                                                  I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Jason. I know he lives on in your precious baby, but you should have gotten to be together longer.
                                                                                                                                                  please take care of yourself,
                                                                                                                                                  karen
                                                                                                                                                • February 23, 2012 at 10:59 pm
                                                                                                                                                NancyGM
                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                  Emily, I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I deeply respect your courage and compassion as a caregiver and mom.

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