Obituary of Jack David Putnam

Born August 15^th, 2023 and died peacefully in his parents' arms on August 22^nd, 2023 at home.  Jack had big bright eyes, a courageous spirit and was surrounded with love his entire life.

Jack is the son of Bradley Putnam and Janelle Murray.  Despite his brief time on earth, he brought great joy and happiness to all around him.  Jack blessed everyone with his presence and allowed many beautiful memories to be created at home.

Jack will be greatly missed by his Grandmother Joan Putnam (Copeland), Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, Ryan and Stacey Putnam and their children Mathew, Jared and Samantha; Wayde and Anne Putnam and their children Adam, Rachel and Emily.

Also dearly missed by his Grandparents Mark and Joan (Bruxer) Murray, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, Carolyn (Murray) and Patrick Kemp and their children Monica, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Joseph; Thomas Murray and Kate Moran; and Josie Murray.

Preceded in death by paternal Grandfather Melvin Putnam (1997) and maternal Aunt Elizabeth Murray in infancy (1988).

The family would like to thank Midwife Lisa Chappell, Dr. Christine Dellaire and Dr. Karolyn Hardy-Brown as well as the care teams at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Kawartha Midwives, Sick Kids and Mount Sinai for their remarkable dedication, kindness and compassion in caring for Jack, Janelle and Brad.

A Public Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Tuesday August 29^th from 1 – 2:30 pm, Funeral Service will follow at 2:30.  Private Burial will follow at Bowmanville Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Jack’s family would welcome donations to the PRHC Foundation in his honour, in support of the Labour & Delivery department to continue to provide dignity, assistance and care to other families. 

Donations in Jack's memory can be made:

• Online at http://prhcfoundation.ca
• By phone at (705) 876-5000 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:30)
• By mail or in person at the PRHC Foundation offices: 1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7C6 (please include the notation "In Memory of Jack Putnam")

The service will be available to view virtually, please use the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yynebTbxP0k