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Julia Lynn Hawthorne
2003 - 2022
Julia Lynn Hawthorne
2003 - 2022
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BORN
2003
DIED
2022
Julia Lynn Hawthorne Obituary
Julia passed away suddenly October 13, 2022 at the age of 18. Loving daughter of Thomas Hawthorne and the late Maria Peters. Beloved granddaughter of Ray Peters (the late Patty) and the late Thomas and Jean Hawthorne. Also deeply loved and survived by her aunts, uncles, and cousins. "Jules" brought light and laughter into every space she entered and she was the warmth and joy that made her house a home. She will also be sadly missed by her dogs Bandit and Jager.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, October 21, 2022, from 9-10:30 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Aut Laura
November 5, 2022
You will always be my FAVORITE person in the universe Jules. I love you to the stars and back! I love you more than EVERYTHING!
Blessed and proud aunt!<br />
Aunt Laura
November 5, 2022
Aunt Laura Peters
October 21, 2022
Our Words of remembrance for our Beloved Jules:
I am Aunt Laura, I have been so incredibly blessed to share a home and a life with Julia the past five years, and have the great honor and immense joy of loving her with all of me throughout her life. Everyone gathered here knows that Julia is quite possibly the most lovable girl on the planet. The minute she meets anyone she draws them in with her sparkling eyes and gorgeous smile, but well beyond that-- a light and warmth that melts away any formalities or insecurities. Jules will just start chatting and connecting and within minutes you are laughing, and I mean cracking up or sharing every detail about your day. She had a way of making everyone feel at ease with themselves and each other. This is true from a stranger shopping in TJ Max—our favorite spot to add to her huge blanket collection/addiction or to meeting one of the nation’s Top Neurosurgeon’s, Dr Benjamin Kennedy aka Big Man.
Julia brought light and warmth into every space and every encounter. When we walked into the Pet Salon at Petsmart for the first time to inquire about applying to be a Pet Groomer, it took less than a 10 minute conversation with Julia for the Manager to immediately discuss their plan for her training and onboarding process. 10 minutes of complete authenticity, empathy, and humor in which Julia not only shared everything she learned about the Pet Academy and exactly why it was a great fit for her but she also disclosed and explained her epilepsy while casually chatting and cracking jokes with the groomers. They knew immediately she was the perfect fit for their salon and that career path. And in the short time she worked there, every colleague has reached out to share with me what a huge impact she made.
All of you know, Julia made the incredibly brave decision to get brain surgery this year, and most people understand brain surgeons are intellectual giants. Well Julia decided Dr Kennedy was also just a lovable giant - a 6 ft 7 in hero who she immediately named him “Big Man”. Jules had the OR staf Facetime him so she could directly remind “Big Man” to take a picture of her brain – this was right before she went under anesthesia. And I am sure it is no surprise to any of you that Every time Julia was in CHOP, she was the FAVORITE patient -- rounds seemed to last longer in her room and every nurse specifically asked to be on her service. Who wouldn’t love the kid that is watching Dexter while playing with the largest collection of buttery slime, catching Pokemons, and sipping Starbucks.
All that joy, love, and warmth has been felt with the greatest intensity and depth by Julia’s families. Family was what Julia valued and loved more than anything in her life, even more than blankets and coffee—so you all know that is a LOT. From the moment she entered the world she owned the hearts of Maria and Tom. Julia was the most ridiculously adorable baby girl with an amazing vibrant and joy-filled spirit that was pure grace. Julia was a true miracle for her mom –she connected Maria back to her true and generous self. And Julia’s connection to her Dad was instant, she was his beloved “Fathead”. Jules adores her Dad, loving every single moment together, especially those long car rides blasting the music and singing together at the top of their lungs.
And Julia’s family just grew from there. She was fiercely devoted and loyal to everyone in her immediate and ever growing extended family of loved ones and friends. Jules would always choose a day hanging out with her little cousins on the playground, at the aquarium or mostly chilling at home over going out with peers. Julia also had the most loving and FUN relationships with her grandparents—she connected with them at every age as if she was hanging out with her friends, laughing hysterically with her Mimi as she snuck icecream, popcorn, and the dog Bindi onto the couch when Gpa was not looking, and constantly recording these hilarious conversations with her Gpa on her phone, including getting him to recite a rap lyric for her birthday present. Family was her everything. And if you were lucky enough to be one of Julia’s friends—you were family, literally she would move you right in, Jules never went out for a few hours with friends, it was always epic sleepovers, her home was your home. And let me tell you Julia is ABSOLUTELY who you want in your corner, she had your back with fierce loyalty, ready to protect and defend with a strength that far surpasses any of the most combat decorated soldiers. With Julia, every relationship was about quality—it did not matter if she saw you every day or if years went by, if you were lucky enough to be loved by Julia, you were in her heart forever. Jules brought so much happiness, laughter, courage, strength, and pure and absolutely unconditional love to everyone in her family circle. And she is so deeply loved by all of us here.
Julia is also the MOST cozy and fun home-body, trust me there is no one in the world you rather be stuck at home in a global pandemic. There was always a new craft project, room re-design, crazy tik tok recipe, and so much laughter that made time at home like mini adventures. She was always making home more cozy and warm, and FUN, which is probably why her date nights were usually in home cuddling with her best friend and boyfriend – Anthony, or MY favorite date nights --family parties in her bedroom with me and Bandit especially if we were watching Disney movies or throw back Monster High movies—and yes that was even this year, sorry Jules I had to “expose you” but who doesn’t love Monster High! Julia made every house she entered a home with her love and laughter, even all her friends’ families wanted to adopt her.
Within all this light, laughter and fun, it may be easy to miss that Julia is also the ABSOLUTE bravest badass I ever met. Julia’s epilepsy was a battlefield of the unknown every day. She had no idea when her body would just say in Jules words “you think you are gonna just walk around, play, sit in your seat right now “um yeah no—seizure” and her left side would just give out and she would be on the floor shaking.
She had to assess every new place—a classroom, a store, a home, walking down the street to look for the safest place to sit safely and seize. With every new person, she had to explain her epilepsy, she not only had to battle those fears and anxiety daily, she also had a lot of disappointments from a world that was not always willing to adapt—their loss.
Julia managed her epilepsy with humor—having seizure parties with friends in the school bathroom, scolding Bandit for failing in her role as an emotional support dog when Bandit would just sit and watch or go straight in for the French kiss when Julia would have a giggle reflex of a seizure. Jules managed her epilepsy with incredible self-confidence and strength—literally continuing with a volunteer shift with Forgotten kittens at Petsmart after having a seizure in the store and managing to cap out with 5 kittens adopted in her 1 hour shift! and she managed her epilepsy with immense courage and resilience, including be turned down for a job in a hair salon and pivoting to pet grooming in a salon where she was valued for her immense assets and not judged for her disease. I flash back to every time she was a little anxious while we were driving on our way to school, or an event, or a doctor’s appointment and she would say its time for “the song” – and she would then play the Disney song “Kimpossible” ready to take on the world with humor and courage. That was Jules, she would face her anxiety and fears daily, she lived every minute of her life with courage and compassion. Julia has always been my greatest hero.
To lose Julia, is beyond tragedy, it is well simply put WRONG.
I have no answers for why a life so brilliant, so purposeful, so deeply loved could end as it was just beginning. I have no answers.
But Julia has given all of us so many reasons reasons to slow down and enjoy the moment, be fully present with family and loved ones, LAUGH a LOT, have fun, be brave, be authentic, and most of all LOVE completely.
I know I am supposed to tell you that Julia is at peace now, but selfishly, I would give anything to have her here with us now. My only comfort is that she is with her mom and her Mimi in a place worthy of her awesomeness.
I carry Julia in my heart always. Thank you for loving all of us Jules, thank you for bringing light and love into our lives. We All love you SO Much!
Ryan Becker
October 21, 2022
Gonna miss you kid. Love u forever
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Carly Ackerman
October 21, 2022
your laughter was contagious. i love you forever.
Carly Ackerman
October 21, 2022
Julia has been a best friend to me for the past four years. We met at a low point in our lives, and clicked instantly, guiding each other along the way. I knew she was my soul sister in that moment. Her and Aunt Laura welcomed me into their hearts and home with open arms. Jules was a friend, that became family. She is a strong, beautiful soul that will be so so missed.
Pisay Meyer
October 21, 2022
You will be missed sweet girl❤ I love you and my condolences to the family
Leilani Avila
October 20, 2022
Leilani Avila
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Leilani Avila
October 20, 2022
fly high my love
Jules made this for me when she was about 7 or 8 yo. She didn't have a school pic for me so this was what she gave me. I have kept it with pics of her cousins in my wallet since the day I had it and it always made me smile, like the day she gave it to
Cindy Hawthorne
October 20, 2022
Forever in our hearts
Vince & Paula Orzel
October 19, 2022
Ray, we were shocked to hear about the passing of your granddaughter, Julia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Jessica Garcia
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Jessica Garcia
October 18, 2022
A precious child, it's been a long time but you've always been in my thoughts. My love to the Hawthorne family xo
October 18, 2022
I will be forever proud of your courage and big heart. Just heartbroken
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
You always brought out the best, and "feistiness" in K, she adored you.
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
You two really were inseparable .
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
You always tortured Matthew when you two were little. Always got him in trouble when you were the culprit. Will miss that "guilty" smile. I also always loved how you verbally sparred with Uncle Matt. You may think you were never on the same page, but he
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
You were beautiful like your Mom. K wanted to be just like you two. She always told me I needed to get "beauty tips" from Jules and aunt Re
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
Your relationship with "Buds" was so special to him. When you two laughed together, everyone else just had to laugh along with you. Your infectious laugh will be sorely missed.
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
You kept G Pa so young . You always made him feel so loved and important in your life .
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
Love this memory. You so loved that I was embarrassing my three in front of you and G Pa
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
Fun times
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
Your Aunt Laura was so proud of you and loved you with all her heart. I am eternally grateful for the years you and Aunt Laura made a home and life together. You were a team like no other
Krista Haggerty
October 18, 2022
Theresa Byrd
October 18, 2022
From the very first encounter I knew Julia was special. This young lady had just had brain surgery and was already trying to regain her strength to do what she loved, hair. We talked for over an hr about just what she knew. My coworker and I were and aw of her knowledge and determination despite all she has been through. Though I am devastated at the lost of her, I am so grateful to have met Julia and will FOREVER remember the impact she has had on me. Holding the family up in prayers!
Bridget Gallagher
October 17, 2022
Julia has been one of my best and dearest friends since middle school. Life has often gotten in the way, but Julia and I could always pick up where we left off to support each other. I am beyond grateful for the years of beautiful friendship and endless love we got to enjoy together.
Helene Landis
October 17, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Peters family. The pictures bring us comfort, may your memories bring you the same.
Izzy Matricardi
October 17, 2022
Jules was my best friend for a little over two years. While i didn’t know her long i knew i could always rely on her. No matter what she would always be there. She became a part of my family and i’m going to miss her forever and i’ll never forget the impact she had in my life
Josh
October 17, 2022
Rest in peace Julia. You made the lives of those who knew you better.
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All the light and joy in the world and love in my heart are in these 3 smiles and souls
October 17, 2022
Judith & Joe Blaney
October 16, 2022
What a beautiful young woman! Rest peacefully in joy as you are reunited with your mom & grand-mom. To the family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
Kristen Retallick
October 16, 2022
Rest In Peace sweet girl! Those beautiful eyes and infectious smile will live on in the memories of so many! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this difficult time.
October 16, 2022
Larissa Gibson
October 16, 2022
Julia was a good friend of mine growing up. We did girl scouts and swam on the swim team together. She was always such a kind person aswell as her family. This hurts the hearts of many. May she rest in peace
Karen Patton
October 16, 2022
Rest in peace with your sweet mom and grandmom, Julia. Your life was not an easy one at times,but I never remember you being without a smile. I know you'll be missed and treasured.
Love You Always and Forever, Big Sister Avery and Natalie
Avery Holleran
October 16, 2022
Avery Holleran
October 16, 2022
love You Always, Big Sister(fathead)
Stacey Gordon
October 16, 2022
May Julia rest easy... I am certain Maria was there to greet her. Julia was a very dear friend of my daughter and it was always a pleasure to have Julia at the house with her beautiful smile. Julia was absolutely a beautiful young lady inside and out. She will be dearly missed.
I will keep Julia and her entire family in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Love and Prayers,
Stacey Gordon
Lauren Ackerman
October 15, 2022
My condolences to Julias family and friends. My name is Lauren and i worked at PetSmart with Julia. I didnt know her long at all but for the short time i did know her she put a smile on my face. She was so funny and lit up the room as soon as she walked into it. Much love and i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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