Jennifer Shawn Hathorn

Jennifer Shawn Hathorn, 49, a current resident of Chateaugay, New York, passed away tragically on January 27, 2026. Jennifer was born on January 17, 1977, in Hanover, New Hampshire. She grew up in Hartford, Vermont, spent many years in Middlebury, Vermont, and later became a cherished member of the Chateaugay, New York community.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Hathorn; her father, Dana Hathorn; her nephew, Zachary Ordway; and her grandson, Isaac Churchill.

She is survived by her daughters, Brittany Byrd, Ashlee Hathorn, and Allison Raymond; and her beloved grandchildren, Gavin Reali, Maddison West, Josephine Kerr, Grayson Churchill, and Lincoln Lawrence. She is also survived by her brothers, Corey Hathorn, Joshua Hathorn, and Greg Valley; her mother, Linda Porter; her stepfather, Benjamin Porter; and her aunt and uncle, Tenley and Brian Ordway.

Jennifer was the light in every room she entered. She never met a stranger and had a rare gift for making people feel instantly welcome. Known for her bright smile and outgoing energy, she was always ready to celebrate life with those she loved. To know Jennifer was to love her, and she will be missed beyond what words can express.

Services will be held at a later date. Jennifer would have wanted warm weather and a celebration of life filled with love, laughter, and togetherness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jennifer’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.