Jonathan, you were a bright light in everyone’s life who knew you.  I have loved you since the day you were born.  I will always cherish the phone calls and hearing you make noise whenever I would say love you, love you, love you, miss you, miss you, miss you.  I knew you were showing your love to me, and you knew my voice.  Although you had extended family to care for you, Darrel and I always wanted you to know you had biological family who loved you dearly.  Our visit and time together will never be forgotten.  You have a special place in both of our hearts.  My sincere gratitude to Brenda Chandler and her entire staff at Country Cottage I who made you a part of their family.  When you moved into their home, you really blossom.  I watch your eyes fill up with joy and you live a great life.  A very special thank you to Rawle Maynard, who took special care and you.  Thank you for loving Jonathan, for taking him on trips and giving him experiences of a lifetime.  Jonathan, I know you could not be with mom and dad in life, but you will be with them for eternity.  I love you beyond measures, my heart is heavy now, but you will forever be in my thought and hearts.  Love you my precious brother.

Darrel & Barbara Barnett.

Jonathan Waxman was born on January 31st, 1963, to the parents of Philip and Ruth Waxman.  Although Jonathan was born with Downs Syndrome, he lived a life full of love.  Jonathan lived his earlier years at Fairview Development Center.  However, in 2011 he moved to Country Cottage I a Adult Residential Facility operated by Mrs. Brenda Chandler.  Jonathan instantly became a part of the family and the man of the house.  Jonathan touched so many hearts.  Jonathan was able to express his love and happiness with others through smiles, touch, and gestures.  Jonathan enjoyed holding other people’s hand and clapping alone with them.  He would often take people’s hand and place them on his face, which was his way of showing love.  Jonathan favorite pass time was going to various places in the community and eating.  His extended family at Country Cottage I gave Jonathan a full life. During Jonathan initial years at his home, Jonathan had the opportunity to have a one-on-one direct support staff to meet all his need.  Britten Richardson & Rawle Maynard were especially close to Jonathan.  Rawle even took Jonathan to Florida for a Christmas vacation for a week and to meet his family.  The joy on Jonathan face while flying to Florida will always be with us.  Thank you to the Waxman family for sharing Jonathan with me and my entire team and family.  Special thanks to Kim Post, Fetima Dinsmore, Rafui Lasisi, Rawle Maynard and my entire staff for all you did with and for Jonathan.  Now our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ have called his name, Jonathan answered, and he took flight to be with God.  Rest easy my Jon Jon, I will see you on the other side. Love you and you will forever be in my heart.    

Brenda Chandler

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Jonathan Waxman

31 January, 1963 – 7 October, 2023

Riverside Memorial Chapel - Hawthorne

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