Jodi Bradford, loving and devoted mother to Sarah, Owen, James and Ben Bradford-Andrew and wife of David Andrew, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at her home in Niagara on the Lake at the age of 55. She was the daughter of Jeanne and the late William Bradford, and sister of Nikki (husband: Mark McCandless) and Pippa Bradford (husband: Mervyn Patterson). Jodi was born in Niagara and spent several years living on a sailboat in the Caribbean with her parents. Jodi excelled academically at Governor Simcoe High School, where she won the prestigious Governor General's Award. She went on to earn an Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario before attending law school and becoming a lawyer in London, Ontario.
In 2004, Jodi, David, and Sarah moved to Belgium, where their family grew with the birth of triplet boys Owen, James, and Ben in 2006. Jodi was always intensely proud of all her children and whole-heartedly embraced the difficulties of raising a growing family in a foreign country, all while battling her first cancer diagnosis. She remained incredibly courageous, grounded, and selfless while prioritizing the wellbeing and happiness of her family and friends.
In addition to living in Belgium, Jodi also lived in Northern Virginia and Texas but always returned to her historic home in Niagara-on-the-Lake for joy-filled summers with her children, friends and extended family. She cherished the town and her life in the community gave her happiness and peace over the years.
Jodi is also survived by her nieces (Alexandra and Ella), nephews (Nicholas, Bradford and Jordan) and best friend Donna Melanson, her beloved cats Phelps and Penny, the family dog Finnigan and many dear friends. She led life with courage and kindness. She inspired faith, grace and a steadfast commitment to doing what is right— a beautiful legacy that will live on through the values she instilled in her children.