Jason Robert Cruikshank

Our son Jason passed away peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning. This was a shock to all of us as he had been happy and healthy. Jason recently started 8th grade at Whitchurch Highlands PS after enjoying a great summer at Super Swimmers camp in Aurora.

Jason’s early years were extremely difficult and the effort he made to hang on to life would have been insurmountable for most. Yet he did hang on time and time again and always came through maintaining his sweet disposition, easy smile, bright beautiful eyes and a laugh that would melt your heart.

Jason loved music, singing, swimming, and had a penchant for flirting with the ladies. He would bat his beautiful long eye lashes while he soaked up the love being showered upon him.

Many people have shared that just knowing Jason changed their perspective on life. Seeing someone so happy just to be alive despite the limitations of his body and mind. To him, he had no limitations.

We are thankful to everyone who contributed in some way to Jason’s wellbeing. There are too many to list but know that we will remember you always.

Jason is survived by his parents Bill and Sharon Cruikshank (nee Harper), his sister Maggie and the family dogs Luke and Ali. Survived by his grandmother Margaret Cruikshank (nee McLellan) and his grandfather James Marshall Harper. Predeceased by his grandfather Robert Cromarty Cruikshank and his grandmother Catherine Mary Harper (nee Thomas).

Also survived by his aunts and uncles Caroline Cruikshank, Karen Mosgrove, Dianne and Brian Plouffe, Nancy and Alan Sieben, Jim and Lori Harper and many cousins and extended family.

If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Hospital For Sick Children.

Visitation to be held on Sunday September 25, 2016 from 2 - 4 p.m.