

Jennifer was the beloved wife of Michael, with whom she shared a life of partnership and joy. She was the devoted mother of Lauren and Lindsay, and she embraced her role as stepmother to Courtney and Tyler with equal love and selflessness. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Jennifer was preceded in death by her late brother, Paul Paura; she now reunites with him in Heaven.
Professionally, Jennifer dedicated herself to the automotive industry, where she built a respected career as a service advisor. Her most recent position at Mercedes Benz of Kitchener-Waterloo reflected her skill, integrity, and ability to connect with people. Colleagues admired her professionalism, while customers valued her honesty and care. Jennifer's work was not just a career - it was an extension of her character, marked by diligence and compassion.
At home, Jennifer's gifts shone even brighter. She was known for her remarkable cooking and her joy in hosting family and friends during holidays and special occasions. Her home was a place of welcome, warmth, and celebration. Jennifer embodied the values of hospitality and love in everything she did. Her family will deeply miss her nurturing demeanor, her ability to bring people together, and the comfort she provided in both ordinary and extraordinary moments.
We are profoundly grateful to Randy Paura for the compassion, support, and tenderness he offered Jennifer in her final days. His care was a blessing to Jennifer and to all of us.
We will celebrate Jennifer's life on December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Trillium United Church. If you knew Jennifer, if she touched your life, or if you simply want to stand with our family as we honour her, we welcome you with open arms.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to consider leaving a donation in Jennifer's name to YWCA Cambridge, continuing her legacy of generosity and kindness.
Jennifer's passing leaves a profound void, but her legacy endures in the lives she touched. She will be remembered not only as a wife, mother, and sister, but also as a woman of faith, compassion, and strength. Her memory will continue to inspire those who knew her to live with kindness, to serve with humility, and to cherish the bonds of family and friendship.
Though we mourn her loss, we celebrate the gift of her life and the example she set. Jennifer's journey reminds us that love is eternal, and the values that she lived by - faith, devotion, and care for others - remain with us always. Truly, Jennifer will rejoice in her Heavenly reward, and may her memory be a blessing and inspiration to us all.
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:8
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