With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Jennifer Louise Bhatt, who entered the arms of the Lord on September 3, 2025. She passed peacefully in hospital, in her 50th year, surrounded by love and her devoted family.
Jennifer was born in Port Credit on a snowy December 4th, 1974, arriving three months early and weighing just over a pound and a half. At that time, she was one of the smallest premature babies to survive—an early testament to the strength and determination that would define her life.
The beloved daughter of Dr. Deven and Rosslyn Bhatt, Jennifer was the proud mother of her precious son, Graydon Bhatt (Arundhati), a cherished sister to Karen-Margaret Bhatt (Martin), Elaine Corrine Bhatt, and Amy-Lyn (Andy) Bertucci (née Bhatt), as well as a loving aunt to Aiden Margaret Alderson, Tyler Bertucci (predeceased) and Alyssa Bertucci.
A gifted musician, Jennifer’s talents spanned from the violin to the oboe and everything in between. She left lasting impressions on those fortunate enough to hear her play, particularly through her involvement with the Huronia Youth Orchestra. Her love for animals was boundless, and she opened her heart and home to many through the Orillia branch of the OSPCA. Summers by the water brought her immense joy, especially the countless hours she spent sailing with the Orillia Tennis and Sailing Club during her youth.
Jennifer’s beauty, and zest for life was recognized when she was crowned Miss Huronia in the early 1990s. Yet it was her warmth, compassion, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life that defined her true character. She had a gift for bringing light to any room and for offering kindness to anyone in need, no matter the circumstance.
From the moment she entered this world to the moment she left it, Jennifer was a force of nature—resilient, determined, and deeply loved. Her absence leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her memory will forever remain a source of comfort to all who knew her.
Family will receive friends at Carson Funeral Home – L.Doolittle Chapel 54 Coldwater St. E Orillia (705)326-3595 in Orillia, on Saturday September 6, 2025 from 10 am until 12 noon followed by a private cremation for immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jennifer’s memory may be made to The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Orillia branch of the OSPCA, The Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival, or a charity close to your heart.
Condolences
Denny and Denny & family
Sep 11, 2025We’re so sorry and sad for your loss Dr. Bhatt. Sending condolences to you and your family. Take care.
Nancy Harris
Sep 11, 2025Dear Rosslyn and Deven, Tony and I heard this devastating news on return from a camping trip on Monday, too late to attend the memorial service to express our sympathy in person. It's impossible to imagine the grief of losing a child. I think it must be every parent's worst fear. And we know you have had some other very tough moments as parents and grandparents. Though we were not acquainted with Jennifer, we knew of her from many connections in the community, always with admiring comments on her talents, her spirit and her strength. There are no words adequate to the enormity of this loss, but know that along with hundreds of others in our community, who care about your family, we are beaming the most the most loving thoughts your way. Nancy Harris and Tony Reid
Tracey Godden
Sep 10, 2025I am so sorry for your loss Graydon and family. Sending you much love and strength during this difficult time. Tracey Godden
Mary O'Connor
Sep 10, 2025Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family Dr. Bhatt. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Anil Radia/Lakhimi Agarwala
Sep 7, 2025Dear Rosslyn, Deven and Bhatt family members, Please accept our profound condolences and sympathy for sad demise of your beloved daughter, Jennifer Louise Bhatt. May the Almighty Bhagvan bless her soul in eternal peace and give you all immense courage and strength to overcome her sad loss. She certainly was an accomplished musician, equestrian horse rider and sailor. With our fondest blessings, love and sympathy for your sad loss, Lakhimi Agarwala and Anil Radia and family. OM Shanti 🕉 JSK 🙏🙏
Sandra Hislop
Sep 7, 2025So very sorry to hear of this loss Deven, thoughts are with you all.
Pat Thor
Sep 6, 2025Dear Deven & Rosslyn, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved daughter.
Wayne and Kara-Lee Miller
Sep 6, 2025Sending our condolences to the entire Bhatt family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sandra Wilde
Sep 6, 2025My sincere condolences Br.Bhatt and family
Bernadette deMunnik
Sep 6, 2025Rosslyn, Deven and all of your family - please accept my deepest sympathy as you grieve for Jennifer. Gone from sight but never from your heart. I am thinking of you Bernie deMunnik
Carol Strickland
Sep 6, 2025I’m so sorry for your loss of Jennifer. She had a wonderful life it seems, all the more you will miss her. You are in my prayers.
Anita Montgomery, Kevin Sneyd and Carol Montgomery
Sep 6, 2025Our deepest sympathies to Rosalyn, Dr. Bhatt and family. We hold closely our memory of Jennifer playing during our wedding. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Berni Vernon
Sep 6, 2025My heartfelt condolences to you and your family 🙏
Sanjay and Debbie Bhatt
Sep 5, 2025Our heartfelt condolences to you all on the heartbreaking loss of Jennifer. We pray that you find strength in each other's company, and that the sharing of happy memories gives you comfort during this most difficult time.
Stacey Jones and family.
Sep 5, 2025Our hearts are with your family during this heartbreaking time. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved daughter. We are keeping you all in our thoughts.
Rick Matias
Sep 5, 2025Daven please except Maurine and my sincere condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Tiffany Gordon-Paterson
Sep 5, 2025There are no words to fully express how sad it is to say goodbye to such a beautiful person. I will miss her smile and her kind heart. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Jenny's family and all of the friends feeling such loss from her passing.
Andrea Pedwell
Sep 5, 2025My heartfelt condolences to the family on this terrible loss. I remember babysitting the girls decades ago...all of them charming and beautiful. I'll always remember the last time I spent time with you - a rainy summer night with Aaron laughing our heads off. Grayson is a living memory of you Jenny...rest in peace sweet girl. 😥
Brenda Ryan
Sep 4, 2025Our hearts ro you all no words just our deepest sympathy Bill the painter, Derek and Aja, Brenda and Ray wish you strength at this difficult time 💔
Sarah Barker
Sep 4, 2025So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Cherish.
Mayumi and Blair Bailey
Sep 4, 2025Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Calverley Family
Sep 4, 2025Dr. Bhatt, Rosslyn and Family: We are so saddened to hear of Jennifer’s passing. She was so intelligent and talented. Jen, as we knew her, was always so welcome at our home with her bright smile and caring ways. Hugh and Kathy Calverley
Melissa Black
Sep 4, 2025My sincere condolences to Jennifer's son Graydon, Dr Bhatt, Rosslyn and the rest.of the Bhatt family. Jennifer was such an amazing and talented person. She will be missed. Thinking of you all during this time.
The Thomson family
Sep 4, 2025Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Holdfast x
Megan Roper-Ahmed
Sep 4, 2025Our heartfelt love and condolences to the entire Bhatt family. Know Jennifer was loved and will stay in our prayers always. I'm sorry our family will not be able to attend the service as we won't be in Ontario. May she rest in peace. Amen 🙏
Tracey Mossman
Sep 4, 2025My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May you feel the love & support we all send to you all. With much love & sympathies
Lesley Bridges
Sep 4, 2025Dear Karen and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved sister, Jennifer. May the love of your family sustain you all. Lesley Bridges (your former English Writing teacher)
Robyn
Sep 4, 2025Sending heartfelt condolences during this unimaginably difficult time. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you and comfort in cherished memories of Jennifer. xo
Marilyn and Brian Clements
Sep 4, 2025We are so very sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. Sincerest sympathy to Karen and family.