Jamie “Jamer” Marvin Kosloski

BRISTOL — Jamie “Jamer” Marvin Kosloski, 15, died March 19, 2008, at home in Bristol after a long battle with brain stem cancer. He had been receiving treatment from Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Mass.

 He was born Feb. 14, 1993, to Traci L. Jackson and Brian D. Kosloski in Syracuse, N.Y. He attended school in Middlebury and was employed part-time with Nop Bros. and Sons of Salisbury.

He was an avid hunter with his uncle Ron and other family members. He loved to mountain bike, snowmobile, and any outdoor activities. Family said that “Jamer” was very outgoing, easygoing, hard working and always on the go. He looked up to his big brother whom he adored and his sister whom he loved and protected. He was a fun-loving kid and enjoyed life to its fullest.

He is survived by his mother, Traci of Bristol; father, Brian of Rutland; stepfather, Bill Jackson of Middlebury; brother, Justin; sister, Jennifer; grandparents, Pat Smith of Bristol, Joe and Lorrie Kosloski of North Syracuse, N.Y., and Homer and Geraldine Jackson of Ripton; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.

He was predeceased by a grandfather, Marvin Smith, in 2001 and an aunt, Jackie Jackson, in 2006.

The funeral services were held on Saturday, March 22, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in the spring in Morgan Cemetery in Monkton. Contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund Clinic, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.