Obituary of Erna M. Jarovi

Mrs. Erna Jarovi (nee Rennie) of Windsor, Ontario passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 96. Mrs. Jarovi was born in Forfar, Scotland and raised in Windsor, where she had legions of friends. Her early years were spent in the family music business, Rennie’s Music of Windsor. Beautiful and fashionable throughout her life, she married three times – first to James Williams of Windsor, second to John Bertram of Montreal, and for fifty years to Stanley Jarovi, a much-celebrated Canadian musician. Erna owned and operated Rennie’s Music in its final years. Erna and Stan also facilitated the music and entertainment programme at the Top Hat Supper Club, the famed Windsor night spot in the 1950’s, ‘60’s and ‘70’s. Stan was the orchestra leader and beloved accordionist, Erna an accomplished jazz pianist. She was predeceased by one son, Joseph Rennie of Windsor. She is survived by a daughter-in-law Libby and grandchildren Lisa Dimu (Ken), Jamie Rennie (Anne) and Jospeh Rennie and five great grandchildren; Kayla, Madison, Brendan, Trevor and Ryan. Per Erna’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service is planned. Donations may be made in her memory to the University of Windsor. Please memo: “The Erna & Stanley Jarovi Music Appreciation Fund” and can be made payable to “The University of Windsor – Music and Education Department”, mailed to 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4. (519-253-3000). Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE CREMATION CENTRE (519-254-2585). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoiceremation.ca.