Jason Charles Starling, age 56, of Maple Ridge, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at Ridge Meadows Hospital.
Jason was born on September 20, 1967, the beloved first-born child of Patricia Marshall & Donald Charles Starling in Vancouver, British Columbia. Brother to Sarah-Jane Starling and Katie Fraser (nee Starling).
At the age of 4, as a special needs child, Jason went to live at Woodlands School in New Westminster until the facility closed in 1996. From Woodlands, Jason moved into Kemsley House in Coquitlam where he was lovingly cared for by Edna and his many caregivers.
In 2011, Jason moved into Maria-Teresa’s home in Maple Ridge where he bonded with Katy, his friend & roommate, and his wonderful caregivers who became his second family, Maria-Teresa, Anna, Patrick, Meng and Annie. Jason was welcomed with open arms and lovingly cared for and supported by this amazing group of people.
Jason enjoyed many activities and outings, travelling in the van, always completely in charge of the music everyone listened to! He participated in many outdoor activities all around the Lower Mainland and beyond and he especially enjoyed sailing at the Jericho Sailing Club which was usually followed by a family picnic at the beach. Jason was able to wheel himself around and his greatest joy was listening to music. He loved music of all genres (except country music!) and was known for always having his music playing. Our family attended many birthday parties & Christmas celebrations at Jason's home and we enjoyed his many visits to restaurants & coffee shops in Kitsilano. All of these activities and parties were facilitated by Jason’s wonderful second family.
Our deep heartfelt thanks and appreciation are extended to everyone who shared in Jason's life and for all their love and dedication. We are forever grateful for all of you.
Jason was predeceased by his father Donald C. Starling. He is survived by his mother Patricia Marshall, his sisters Sarah-Jane Starling & Katie Fraser, brother-in-law Scott Fraser and his nieces and nephew, Karling & Zach Fraser and Carys-Anne Starling.