Jeremiah DOMINIC

We, the Dominic family are devastated to announce that a beautiful heart has stopped beating on December 6, 2021. Our charismatic and beautiful son and brother, Jeremiah Dominic, passed away from a fentanyl overdose. Although we cannot say that he died peacefully, we know that he is now at peace. Jeremiah had an addiction problem but we will never let him be defined by that. Addiction is a symptom of the person and doesn't define the person. We want people to know the person, and that he loved his family, friends and his animals. He would do anything for anyone. He would always bring home a stray or wounded animal and nurse them back to health before releasing them back to nature. He loved nature and felt at peace when he was in the woods or near water. He loved to pull pranks. He had a brilliant and curious mind. You'd never have a conversation with him without walking away learning something about history, the planets/space, or numerous other topics. Before his addiction (and even as an addict), he was very entrepreneurial; even at the age of 14, he started his very own and successful lawn business and hired his dad to help cut lawns. He also learned at a young age that he could pay his sister to do his chores. He had a huge heart and always stood up for the underdog, (even if it got him into trouble). He graduated head of his class and pursued a career as a Child and Youth worker. He was pivotal in assisting young people onto a good path in life. He made a positive impact on the youth he helped with his seemingly endless positive traits. He had the potential to be anything from a captivating politician to a researcher that could solve the climate crisis. Outwardly it looked like he had it all. Intelligence, beautiful blue eyes, a big smile that would light up the room, and the ability to engage and forge a relationship with anyone. Inwardly Jeremiah was sensitive and had struggles that he hid well from his friends and family. We all loved Jeremiah with all of our hearts but we now know that it was not enough to shield him from the world. For anyone suffering addiction, please know that you are loved so much, that people care about you and there is help if you seek it. Please do not wait. It could make the difference of life or death. Most importantly for loved ones of addicts, always tell your loved ones how much you love them. We want people to know that Jeremiah was more than his addiction, he was a son, a brother, a brother-in-law, an uncle, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, and a friend. Dear Jeremiah - you will always stay in our hearts and be loved and remembered every day. Our lives will never be the same. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his nephews charity, Bens army, retinoblastoma department of Sick Kids https://fundraise.sickkidsfoundation.com/bensarmy Or to CASON, Community addiction services of Niagara in the hope that Jeremiah's death is not in vain and that he could help one more person who is struggling with addiction, or to save the pain of one more family who is forever changed and broken hearted. Your loving family, father John, mother Debbie, Sister Katrina, brother-in-law Justin, nephews Ezzie and Ben, grandmother Jenny, aunt Pat, great cousin Jude, and countless other cousins and friends who love you unconditionally. A private funeral service and cremation to follow will be held at the HAINE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

How? It is a question I ask myself often. How did you go from a sweet innocent baby boy over forty years ago to the person you were when you took your last breath being terrorized by pain? How? It is a question I ask myself often. How could I have taken away your pain? What could I have done differently so that you could still be here with me today? How? It is a question I have asked myself since your passing. How will I ever be able to tell you again that you are so loved and you had the most special gifts to offer this world. You have always been and will continue to be my greatest teacher. How? It is a question I have asked myself since your passing. How am I going to be able to support our parents who are suffering from the greatest tragedy any parent can experience? Parents that loved you more than you will ever know. How? It is a question I have asked myself since your passing. How will I ever be able to put an end to this horrible opioid crisis? How will I ever be able to make sure that no other families will have to live through this nightmare of their loved one becoming another statistic? How? It is a question I have asked myself since your passing. How will I make sure the world knows there was so much more to you than your addiction? You had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known with the most curious and brilliant mind. You were a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandson, a cousin and a friend. How? Is a question I have asked myself since your passing. How will I go through life never having another hug with you or another one of our long chats? How am I going to go on without you? I will miss you big bro. - Your loving sister Katrina