Jameson Thomas

Audette

Jameson Audette, 20, was a young man remembered for his intelligence, humor, curiosity, and unmistakable personality, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Born weighing just three pounds, Jameson grew into the bigger, younger brother who towered over his family. As a child, he was the life of the party, known for saying the darnedest things and bringing laughter wherever he went. He loved spending time playing with his brother and developed an interest in military equipment, aircraft, and history. He especially enjoyed spirited intellectual discussions, eagerly sharing his remarkable depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the subjects that captured his imagination.

A graduate of the Edgewater High School class of 2024, he then attended the University of Central Florida. He majored in Political Science, specializing in Intelligence and National Security, while simultaneously pursuing two minors. Inspired by his grandfather, Jameson joined the Army ROTC program at UCF, earning the rank of Squad Leader and the Cadet of the Week. He also worked as a lifeguard at the YMCA and previously as a camp counselor at Camp Jordan in Ellsworth, Maine. Jameson found community wherever his interests took him. He raced mountain bikes with the Winter Park Coyotes Composite NICA team, enjoying both the sport and the friendships that came with it. He also found camaraderie in the airsoft community, including a memorable trip to Indiana with his dad for a 40-hour airsoft battle.

Jameson was known for his quick wit and unmistakable sense of humor. He had a way of saying things that caught people off guard and left them laughing. While at the hospital for a cut on his scalp, he texted his mother, "They did a CT scan. Good news, they found a brain." Classic Jameson; clever, unexpected, and delivered with perfect timing. An adventurer at heart, Jameson loved exploring the outdoors and traveling to find new places to hike, camp, and discover. He enjoyed online gaming communities, where he connected with others who shared his interests, and had a genuine affection for animals of all kinds. Perhaps most special was the way Jameson embraced people. He cared for others and accepted them for who they were and who they aspired to be. He approached people with curiosity rather than judgment, forming friendships across many different communities. He had a way of making others feel seen, valued, and welcome, letting them be themselves without fear of judgment.

Jameson never turned down a little spoiling from those who loved him; soups, pies, pancakes, cream soda, baklava, and ice cream were among the comforts he happily enjoyed. One of his family's most treasured memories comes from the school drop-offs when Jameson was little. As they said goodbye, he would walk a few steps, turn around, and wave, then keep going before turning back to wave again. He repeated this little ritual, walking and waving, walking and waving, while his family watched and waited until he was fi nally on his way. It was such a simple gesture, but one that became a cherished part of their everyday lives.

Jameson's life ended by suicide, leaving his family and friends with a profound and heartbreaking loss. His family wishes to acknowledge his death openly while remembering that his life was so much more than the circumstances of his passing. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a young man with an extraordinary mind, often described as the smartest person in the room and an unmistakable sense of humor.

Jameson is survived by his mother, Corinne Audette, and stepfather, Marco Migliorati; his father, Mark Audette, and stepmother, Elizabeth Audette; his brother, Ethan Audette, and sister, Maya Migliorati; and step-sister, Catherine Kirilloff. He also leaves behind his grandparents, James and Joanne Roy, Nancy Audette, Harriett Audette, and Cesar and Erica Migliorati; his aunts, Anna Roy, Jennie Lynn Roy, and Nina Davis; and his cousin, Alexander Froment, along with extended family and many friends whose lives he touched. Jameson was predeceased by his grandfather Norman Audette.

If one thing comes from our unimaginable loss, it is that Jameson’s life inspires each of us to make this world kinder, more accepting, and a loving place. In lieu of fl owers, the family requests that donations be made in Jameson's memory to The Trevor Project, a nonprofi t organization dedicated to providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for young people.

His family invites everyone who knew Jameson to share memories, photographs, and stories at 4J.life, a website created in his memory to celebrate his life and preserve the stories of those who knew and loved him.

A memorial honoring Jameson's life will be held Friday, November 13th, from 5 pm to 7 pm at The Venue on Lake Lily, 641 Maitland Avenue S, Maitland, FL 32751. Please join us as we come together to remember Jameson, share cherished memories, and celebrate the life he lived.