It is with unspeakable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Connor.

He was a kind and gentle soul, with an infectious smile and great sense of humour.

Connor attended Sunnybrook School in mid-town Toronto, followed by the York School, YMCA Academy and graduated in Computer Systems Technology from Durham College, making the President's Honour Roll in the process. He also studied at the Cork Institute of Technology in Cork, Ireland.

Most recently, he was employed as an IT Technician at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre where he was a trouble-shooting technology support person, a role he excelled in.

As a child, Connor was the shining light in our family. He brought enough joy and laughter into our lives to last ten lifetimes.

At age six, after scaling to the top of some climbing equipment at a local playground, he said to his dad with a big smile on his face: "Kids, don't try this at home!"

Our hearts are warmed by the core group of loyal friends Connor nurtured and maintained throughout his lifetime.

Connor is survived by his parents, Dan and Patricia Jerred of Prince Edward County; his brother, Evan of Montreal; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins – most notably his beloved Aunt Virginia Lavdanski (nee Jerred) and Uncle Richard Lavdanski of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Private funeral service and interment to take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto at a later date. For those wishing to do so, donations may be made in Connor's memory to Kids Help Phone.