Jamie Hubley’s funeral to be held Thursday
Posted Oct 18, 2011 04:25:06 PM.
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OTTAWA – He was the victim of bullying who just couldn’t take it anymore. Fifteen-year-old Jamie Hubley’s funeral will have a distinctive look this Thursday. Friends have been making tie-dye t-shirts to wear at school and at his funeral.
His father, Kanata Councillor Allan Hubley says his son was being treated at CHEO for his depression and says he was receiving counselling to help him cope with his feelings.
Hubley says bullying was not the only reason why his son took his own life, but it was definitely a factor.
The family is asking for donations to go to the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa.
That group has it’s inaugural fundraising event coming up at the end of this month, the Kaleidoscope of Hope Gala.
For more information and a link to buy tickets click here.
Meanwhile, The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is offering its condolences to Jamie’s family.
The board’s director of education, Jennifer Adams, says they are saddened to hear about Jamie’s tragic death and that it is important to deal with discrimination and bullying in schools.
She says while they have made tremendous progress in creating a culture of acceptance in their schools, more work must be done.
