It is with profound sorrow that we announce the deaths of our beloved Jaime and her beautiful son Caden, both lives lived joyously but far too short. They were surrounded by love from their family, Heather Wood and Dave Traynor (parents/grandparents), Jaime’s siblings/Caden’s aunties and uncles Cory (Kayla Willison) and Kelly (Damian Williams), Caden’s cousin Parker, Nana Elaine Wood, and close and loving aunties, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jaime loved being a mother to her sweet boy. She was a single parent by choice, bringing her remarkable focus, resolve and strength to this decision. Caden was born in Jaime’s home in Victoria BC into the loving arms of his Nana Heather and their midwives. Jaime and Caden are inseparable and complete. They loved reading, walking and spending their days together. Caden’s untimely death, too short a time on this earth, was too much for Jaime who could not live without her beloved Caden.
Jaime was a compassionate and dedicated friend. She had a kindness and understanding of others, remembered by so many for her homemade cards and thoughtful gifts, visits, and phone calls. In her quiet way, Jaime brought people together and positively impacted so many lives. Jaime had an adventurous spirit, embracing fearlessly new experiences, whether stumping for Obama or white water rafting in Uganda. Jaime was so looking forward to sharing her love of travel with Caden. They travelled to far off and fanciful places through books and stories.
Jaime was a strategic and determined advocate, for both herself and others, working as a leader with Stigma-Free Society, understanding, navigating and supporting others in our fractured mental health system. She was a committed volunteer at KidSport, Saanich Volunteers, Shanti Uganda, the Regina Sexual Assault Centre, the Red Cross, and with individuals whose lives she enriched with weekly walks and visits. Jaime’s life was complicated by bipolar disorder but was not defined by it.
We are deeply appreciative of the efforts made by the countless individuals and agencies who helped to find Jaime and reunite her with Caden.
For those wishing to make donations, please consider a group of your choice supporting people living with mental health challenges, the Victoria Brain Injury Society (Jaime’s workplace), or KidSport. We would be grateful to have your memories and photos shared to Jaime’s blog at www.jaimetraynor.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Richard and I are so sad to hear your news. We pray you find strength in each other.
Dave, Heather, Janice and Traynor Family
We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your heartbreaking tragedy. Although we never met, we were fortunate to have had a glimpse of Jaime through some of Janice’s tales of their exciting adventures together.
Our heartfelt thoughts and sincere condolences go out to all of you. May many happy memories of Jamie and Caden live in your hearts and help comfort and bring you peace.
Joy and Monika
What a beautiful tribute to beautiful lives. So clear that Jaime moved many and many moved her. Such an immense and incomprehensible loss. My deepest condolences to Jaime and Caden’s entire family and circle of friends. With love and sympathy, Lisa Nussey. Hamilton, ON
Dear Dave, Heather and family.
Louise and I send our deepest sympathies and condolences over the tragic and heartbreaking loss of Jaime and Caden. We can’t imagine the pain you must be going through. Our hearts go out to you. May you find comfort in knowing that Jaime and Caden are together sharing their undying love for each other.
Our hearts have gone out to you over the past week as we sadly shared this journey with Beth & Sue. As you say goodbye, may the loving memories whisper into the empty spaces that remain.
Elaine and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Conni
Jaime was a sharp, wry and fearless child. An exceptional and exceptionally compassionate young woman. And though we were not privileged to see her with Caden, no doubt an incredible, loving mother. Our family is so so grieved for these losses and are holding Heather and Dave and Kelly Ann and Corey and all the people who loved Jaime and love the Traynor-Woods in our hearts.
Kelley Jo Burke and Eric Eggertson, Jessica, Sam and Finn
My heart goes out to you. May they rest peacefully together.
Our daughter Melinda co-facilitated the Women’s Peer Support Group with Jaime, so we felt that we knew her and baby Caden just a little bit, albeit from way over here in Australia. Melinda shared many photos of them both and has told us about Jaime’s tireless and selfless work with so many others. We know that you are all comforted by the thought that they are both still together, two beautiful young lives gone too soon. Our deepest sympathies, David and Robyn O’Neill.
Dear Heather and Dave and everyone else, I am so sorry to hear about Jamie and Caden. Your sorrow and grief is unimaginable, but please know that your are in our thoughts and our hopes for eventual peace.
Take care.
Nik Burton