"PIT" 2003 Obituary

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-05-21 published
Roseanne Rebecca (KIMEWON) “slow Cat” WILLIAMS
Roseanne WILLIAMS, a resident of Wikwemikong, passed away at residence in Wikwemikong, on Saturday, May 17 2003 at the age of 40 years. She was born in Little Current, daughter of the late John and Clara PITAWANAKWAT) WILLIAMS. She was a member of the Catholic Church and more recently became a member of the Resurrection Life Center in Manitowaning. Her family and extended family will miss Roseanne, but many happy memories will be cherished.
Roseanne is survived by two children Crystal and Martin both of Wikwemikong. Dear grandmother of 2 grandchildren Alaya and Michael. Loving sister of 4 brothers Donald, Paul, Joseph, Philip and 4 sisters Mary, Phyllis, Kitty and Diane. Predeceased by one brother James in 1984. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the resurrection Life Center, Manitowaning after 7: 00 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2003, at 11: 00 am from the church. Pastor Isadore PHEASANT will officiate. Interment in Kaboni Cemetery.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-06-04 published
Rick FRANCIS
Funeral services for Mr. Rick FRANCIS, age 47 years, who died Saturday, May 17, 2003, were held on Tuesday evening in the Blake Funeral Chapel in Thunder Bay, ON, led by Reverend Larry KROKER of Saint Anne's Church. Eulogies were offered by Kevin MAIN, Jaymie PENNY, Paul FRANCIS, Jennifer O'NEIL and Tamara BROWN. Numerous co-workers from the city of Thunder Bay, fellow coaches from minor hockey, neighbors, Friends and family attended the service. Removal was then made to Little Current, for visitation and Funeral Mass in Saint Bernard's Church celebrated by Reverend Bert FOLIOT S.J. on Thursday, May 22, 2003. The readings were proclaimed by Celina McGREGOR, Jennifer KEYS, Raquel KOENIG and PollyAnna McNALLY. Eulogies were offered by Kerry FRANCIS, Raymond FRANCIS, Jenny McGRAW, Paul FRANCIS and Ruthanne FRANCIS. The offertory gifts were presented by Kerry and Brenda FRANCIS. The Soloist was Rosa PITAWANAKWAT- BURK/BURKE accompanied by the organist Thomas NESHIKWE. Services were largely attended by long time Friends, members of Saint Bernard Church, and family. Honourary Pallbearers were Jeff FRANCIS and David LARSON. The Active Pallbearers were Allan ESHKAWKOGAN, Paul FRANCIS Jr., Robert McGRAW Jr., Craig KOENIG, Mike McNALLY and Chris KEYS.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-06-04 published
Vernon Robert BURK/BURKE
In loving memory of Vernon Robert BURK/BURKE, September 19, 1940 to May 30, 2003.
King passed on to the spirit world at his residence in Wikwemikong on Friday, May 30, 2003 at the age of 62 years. Thirty years of service at the Unimin Quarry in Killarney, as a Heavy Loader Operator. Beloved husband of Violet Rosa PITAWANAKWAT- BURK/BURKE of Wikwemikong. Loving son of the late Walter and Eva (ROQUE) BURK/BURKE, Brothers Kenneth and Elva, Willard and Neldra, Leonard (predeceased) and Millie, Wayne and Susan, sisters Margaret and Ray LARIVIERE and Lucy (predeceased). Dearly missed by MaryAnn and Bonn, Jean and Rob, Mervyn, Beverly and Dave, Cathy and Jason, Grandchildren Gitchi, Amber, Nodin, Naomi, Steven, Sebastian, Bronson, Blossom, Jaynee, Thunder and Lyric, Great grandchildren Darnell, Javin, Waawaskwanehn, Shay-Lynn and Tristen. Visitors were welcomed at Holy Cross Church on Monday, June 2. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 4 at 11: 00 am, also in the church. Arrangements in care of Island Funeral Home. "Remember the King"

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-09-10 published
Theodore " Ted" Ernest MANITOWABI
Theodore " Ted" Ernest MANITOWABI of Wikwemikong passed away peacefully at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2003 in his 71st year.
Beloved husband of Yvonne (née PANGOWISH) at home. Loving father of Calvin (wife Gloria) of Lansing, Michigan, Marlene (friend Gary) of Spanish, Yvette, Benita, Barbara (husband Eugene PELTIER,) Patricia (husband Mark TRUDEAU,) Mavis (friend Chuck) all of Wikwemikong.
Will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren, Stevie Rae, Calvin Jr., James, Jacqueline, Beedahbin, Nawautin, Jewel, Elliot, Tracy, Mark Jr., Trisha, Harley and Jayden and his special pal "Otis". son of the late Samuel and Isabelle (née TRUDEAU) MANITOWABI and stepson of the late Harriet (née TRUDEAU) MANITOWABI. Son-in-law of the late Joachim and Nancy (née ROY) PANGOWISH. Dear brother-in-law of Wayne and Verna OSAWAMICK. Dear brother of Nancy RECOLLET, Rene, Julian and Louie G. MANITOWABI, Connie and Marina PITAWANAKWAT, Tina and Caroline MANDAMIN, Elizabeth ABEL, Mary WEMIGWANS, Frances SHAWANDA and the late Wildred and Gertrude MANITOWABI. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Godfather to Veda (née MANITOWABI) TRUDEAU and Louie AGOUNIE. Ted provided for his family and worked for many years with Algoma Steel, Inco and as a self employed logger. He enjoyed life to the fullest with his children and grandchildren after retiring. He loved gardening, camping, fishing, baseball, curling and hockey. He especially enjoyed watching his son and grandchildren play the game of hockey he loved so much and just being with all his grandchildren as he watched with pride, always smiling. Rested at the Holy Cross Mission Roman Catholic Church, Wikwemikong on Thursday, September 4th from 2: 00 p.m. Funeral Mass from the Holy Cross Mission Church was on Saturday, September 6th at 11: 00 a.m. with Father D. McCarthy officiating. Interment in the Wikwemikong Cemetery.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-10-22 published
Norma PITAWANAKWAT (née MISINISHKOTEWE)
In loving memory of Norma PITAWANAKWAT (née MISINISHKOTEWE) at the age of 73 years. Thursday, October 2, 2003 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current.
Beloved wife of Ignatius PITAWANAKWAT (predeceased.) Loving mother of Inez (Joe), Jackie (Lenny), Ignatius (Carolyne), Howard (Kim), Arlene (John), Troy (Cindy), Victor (Rose), Carmen, Barry (Patty), Emmett (Adele), Jerome (Tammy Jo), Bruno (predeceased), Florice Esmma Marie (predeceased) and "granddaughter" Delores. Loving daughter of Joseph and Agnes McGREGOR (both predeceased.) Proud grandmother of 38 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Wilbert (predeceased), Verna (predeceased), Jim (wife Georgine predeceased), Larry, Dennis, Sara (Ron) and Elaine (John). Sadly missed by many nephews, nieces and Friends. Also predeceased by sisters-in-law Elizabeth PITAWANAKWAT and Susan CYWINK, and brothers-in-law, John, Edgar and Andre. Also survived by: Albert (June), Lillian and Genevieve PITAWANAKWAT, and brother-in-law Bill CYWINK and son-in-law Robert HOWELL.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-11-05 published
WABINOGESHIG Maxie Isadore ASSINEWAI
In Loving Memory of WABINOGESHIG, Maxie Isadore ASSINEWAI, Fish, Eagle and Bear Clan, 49 years.
Max began his Spirit Journey Sunday, November 02, 2003 at his favourite place, Perch Lake in Sheguiandah First Nation. Beloved husband and best friend to Shauna (née PITAWANAKWAT) ASSINEWAI. Loving father to Derek, Adrienne, Nicole, Brian and Maggie. Proud grandfather of Cole and Eric. Dear son of Evelyn and Jacob ASSINEWAI (predeceased) and Isabel and John McGRAW of Wikwemikong. Will be sadly missed by special in-laws (Walter GONAWABI of Wikwemikong, Gail JACOBS of Serpent River and Ken BISSON of M'Chigeeng). Dear brother to Steven, Wendy, Raymond, Josephine, Julius (wife Mary), Thomas (predeceased), Jeanette (husband Darcy PAQUET,) Norman (wife Frances) all of Wikwemikong. Son-in-law to Malcom and Connie PITAWANAKWAT of Wikwemikong. Cherished brother-in-law to Rachel (Todd), Mark (Tanya), Lisa (Gord), Wendy, Dawn, Walton, Ralphie (Wendy), Shannon, Raven, Alison and Tim (predeceased). He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews and his families of Birch Island, Rousseau River (Manitoba) and Red Lake (Minnesota).
Max's life path was guided by the culture and traditions of the Anishinabek. He was Ogitch'dah, Eagle Staff Carrier, Pipe Carrier, and respected spiritual healer. He will also be missed by his traditional societies to which he belonged: Windigo, Big Drum, Mide(win), Wiidehgokaan and Giiskaa. His devotion to this people led him to be a political leader and advisor for Sheguiandah First Nation, neighboring First Nations and the Metis Nation.
Max enjoyed hunting, gambling, BINGO, cultural gatherings, pow-wows, children, visiting, hockey and traveling extensively throughout Mother Earth.
Most of all, Max will be remembered for the time he took to share with his sense of humour and for his willingness to always help others at anytime.
Wake Services was held at the Sheguiandah First Nation Community Centre on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 1: 00 p.m. Funeral Services will be celebrated on Friday, November 07, 2003 at 10: 00 a.m. at the Sheguiandah First Nation Community Centre. Interment at his residence, Feast to follow. Bourcier Funeral Home, Espanola.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-11-05 published
CORBIERE
-In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents, Paul who passed away November 10, 1981 and Mabel (née PITAWANAKWAT) who passed away October 27, 1989.
Their smiling way and pleasant faces,
Are a pleasure to recall,
They had a kind word for each
And died beloved of all.
Some day we hope to meet them,
Some day, we know not when,
To clasp their hands in the better land,
Never to part again.
-Sadly missed and forever loved by the KAISER family.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-11-12 published
Glenn Vernon PELTIER
Glenn Vernon PELTIER of Wasaga Beach, formerly of Wikwemikong passed away at Wasaga Beach on Thursday, November 6th, 2003 in his 47th year.
Beloved son of Eugene PELTIER and Stella PELTIER née RECOLLET predeceased.) Beloved step-son of Honorine (CORBIERE) PELTIER. Loving brother of Ron (Beatrice), Brian (Catherine), Linda (Byron), Arlene (Dale), Warren (Jackie), Wayne (Christi). Survived by uncles Robert PELTIER, Tommy PELTIER, Norman RECOLLET, Isadore RECOLLET and aunt Bella PITAWANAKWAT.
Predeceased by aunts, Yvonne McRAE, Rosemary FISHER, Margaret RIVERS and uncles, Wilfred PELTIER, Eli RECOLLET, Philip RECOLLET and Sam RECOLLET. Will be sadly missed by nephews and nieces, Yvette, Joe, Jennifer, Binaysi, Ying, Cheyene, Jade, Steven, Anais, Nicholas and Jeana. Special aunts and uncles, Thomas (predeceased), Boniface and Mary Ann, Glen and Joanne, Doreen and Clement, Theresa and Leonard, Shirley, Carroll, Danny, Timmy (predeceased) and Cecilia.
Friends called at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Buzwah from 4: 00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8th until the Funeral Mass on Monday, November 10th at 11: 00 a.m. also at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Buzwah with Father McCARTHY officiating. Interment in the Wikwemikong Cemetery. Bourcier Funeral Home Espanola.

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PITAWANAKWAT o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-12-17 published
Victoria PITAWANAKWAT (STONE)
In loving memory of Victoria PITAWANAKWAT, July 13, 1937 to December 6, 2003.
Victoria PITAWANAKWAT, a resident of Wikwemikong, passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current, on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at the age of 66 years.
She was born in Little Current, daughter of the late George and Seraphine SPANISH) PITAWANAKWAT. Victoria was a postal worker for 29 years. She enjoyed puzzles and collected spoons while traveling and was especially fond of cows. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Surviving are common-law husband Jarvis McCUMBER, sons George (Richard) STONE, friend Henrietta, John STONE, friend Pearl of M'Chigeeng and Jeffrey STONE, friend Margaret Anne. Proud grandmother of Johnny STONE, Kristy STONE, Timmy STONE, Tito SMITH, Jeremy SMITH, Tara STONE and Sara STONE and great grandchildren Katie Summer Seraphine STONE and Erica STONE. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Mary LISCUMB (Harry,) Mabel CORBIERE (Paul) and Archie PITAWANAKWAT.
Friends called at St. Ignatius Church, Buzwah on Monday and Tuesday evening.
The funeral mass was held at Holy Cross Mission on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 with Fr. Dougals McCarthy as celebrant. Cremation to follow.

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PITFIELD o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2003-08-20 published
Urbain Paul HEBERT
In loving memory of Urbain Paul HEBERT who passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 12th, 2003 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital-Laurentian Site at the age of 70 years.
Beloved husband of Shirley (née (TYSON DUGIT)) HEBERT of Killarney. Loving father of Sheila (husband Bob SIMONEAU) of Gogama, Laura (husband Harold WARD) of Sudbury, Leslie (wife Nicole) of Nova Scotia and Yvette (husband Murray TESSIER) of Chelmsford. Cherished grandfather of Michele (partner Mike), Paul, Anthony, Kevin, Peter, Natalie, Kelly, Taylor, Chris and Steven. Dear son of Joseph and Mary HEBERT both predeceased. Dear brother of Blanche McDONALD of Hamilton, predeceased by Raymond, Robert, Ella PITFIELD, Flora PROULX (husband Allan of Killarney,) Robina GRESCO and Elwood (wife Mandy of Providence Bay). Sadly missed by many nieces, and nephews. Born in Killarney where he married Shirley in 1960. He was the Junior Ranger Subforeman for 24 years as well as a commercial fisherman. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed trapping, fishing and hunting. Urbain was an accomplished goalie having played competitive hockey for many years. Rested at Veteran's Memorial Hall, Killarney. Funeral Mass was held in St. Bonaventure Church Killarney on Saturday, August 16th, 2003 at 11 am. Cremation in the Parklawn Crematorium. Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.

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PITMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-02-15 published
GENDRON, Jacqueline (Jackie)
Jacqueline GENDRON (née COOPER) was born 18 September 1909, Toronto and died peacefully at Avalon Nursing Home, Orangeville, Ontario on Thursday, 13 February 2003 in her 94th year. She was predeceased by her husband 'Vince' and son Jim, her sisters Blanche PITMAN and Glad GILLEN, brother Jim COOPER and recently her daughter-in-law Margaret (Mrs. Michael GENDRON). She is survived by her sons Peter (Judy), Owen Sound and Michael, Brockville; grandchildren Greg, Steven, Mark (Shaune) and Andrea (Anthony); sisters Audrey IRWIN and Alma WILLIAMS (Al;) sister-in-law Barb COOPER; many nieces and nephews and several close Friends. Jackie lived life her way. She was a responsible stay at home wife and mother, roles of which she was proud. She was a good mom. She loved New Year's parties with Friends, played golf, curled, skied, volunteered and travelled in Europe, East Asia and Africa into her 80's. Her Friends meant a great deal to her. She will be remembered for her flair and skill in cooking, carpentry, ceramics, wood carving, sewing, millinery and home decorating. Jackie was awarded a life membership in the Lord Dufferin Chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire after 35 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Westminster United Church. At Jackie's request she was cremated and a memorial service, for immediate family, will be held during the summer, followed by burial in the family plot at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville. Special thanks to the staff of both Lord Dufferin Centre and Avalon Nursing Home, Dr. MARIEN and Dr. VEENMAN. Your care and sensitivity were much appreciated. Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home Baxter and Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville L9W 1K8 (519-941-2630).

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PITT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-04-04 published
'Gentle Ben' town mayor transformed his community
When first elected in 1970, Nepean, Ontario, was $22-million in the red but 30 years later his careful leadership had eliminated the entire debt
By Randy RAY Special to The Globe and Mail Friday, April 4, 2003 - Page R13
Ottawa -- For Ben FRANKLIN, there was no such thing as a two-minute drive to the corner store for a newspaper or a quick trip to a local supermarket for groceries. Inevitably, the former mayor of Nepean, Ontario, now amalgamated with Ottawa, would meet people along the way, and what started as a quick errand would extend to several hours of mingling and chit-chat with those he'd encounter along the way.
"He'd often say he was popping out for two minutes to go to the store and six hours later he'd come home," says Mary PITT, who recalled how his wife, Sherry, remembers her husband.
Ms. PITT, who worked as Mr. FRANKLIN's administrative assistant for 18 years before succeeding him as mayor in 1997, said Mr. FRANKLIN never put on any airs with his constituents, and for that, he was universally well liked. "He wasn't one to go around saying 'I'm Ben FRANKLIN and you've got to pay attention to me.' He was just Ben, Gentle Ben as some called him."
Mr. FRANKLIN, Nepean's longest-reigning mayor, died on March 22 at age 60, while awaiting a heart transplant. "Gentle Ben, " as he was known for his engaging and friendly personality, had been at the Ottawa Heart Institute since February 1, and had an artificial heart implanted March 3. He died from bleeding in the skull, caused by a weakness of blood vessels in his brain.
Mr. FRANKLIN was born on August 15, 1942, in Elgin, Ont, a community near Smiths Falls, south of Ottawa. Like his mother, he became a teacher. While teaching high-school geography in Ottawa in the early 1970s, he began writing a column for a weekly newspaper in Nepean and eventually developed an interest in politics.
He won a seat on Nepean's council in 1972 and took office in January, 1973. At the time, it was a part-time job, and Nepean was a township.
"One day he decided that if change was to happen he would have to get into politics," says Ms. PITT, who campaigned door-to-door for Mr. FRANKLIN the year he was first elected. He became mayor in 1978 and Ms. PITT joined his staff as administrative assistant two years later when he gave up his teaching job.
He left the mayor's office in 1997 because of his heart disease, his dwindling energy, and concern that continuing stress might lead to further problems.
Al LONEY, a former Nepean councillor who entered politics the same year as Mr. FRANKLIN, said Mr. FRANKLIN leaves a legacy of sound fiscal management and plenty of parks and recreational facilities in Nepean, which became part of Ottawa in January, 2001, when 11 municipalities were amalgamated to become the new city of Ottawa.
When Mr. FRANKLIN took over as mayor in 1978, Nepean was $22-million in debt, and its taxes were higher than the regional average. Thanks to Mr. FRANKLIN's pay-as-you go philosophy, the debt was eliminated and by the time Nepean was absorbed into the amalgamated Ottawa-Carleton in 2001, it also had the lowest taxes in the region.
"He emphasized the need to put more money into reserve funds, so when the time came to buy a fire truck or put up an arena, the money was there," says Mr. LONEY, who often played golf with Mr. FRANKLIN. " When we built the new city hall in 1980, it cost $24-million and we had all the money we needed to pay it off."
The former city hall building, which also houses a theatre and a public library, is now known as Ben Franklin Place. A park now under construction in the former Nepean will also bear Mr. FRANKLIN's name.
Mr. FRANKLIN's frugal bent extended to his dress, which was usually casual. His casualness "may have contributed to the fact that nobody felt intimidated by him," says Mr. LONEY.
A well-known story about Mr. FRANKLIN's lack of concern for appearances occurred when Mr. LONEY and the mayor went to California on city business. Because most of his clothes were being cleaned, Mr. FRANKLIN brought along only one pair of dress pants and Mr. LONEY had to stand in front of him at most of the meetings they attended because the mayor had dripped ketchup on his pants on their first day out.
Around the Nepean council table Mr. FRANKLIN was known as a consensus builder, who rarely let issues or political opponents get under his skin, adds Mr. LONEY. " He'd have six of the seven votes he needed and I'd say 'That's all you need.' He'd say, 'Give me a few days and I'll get that last one.'"
For two days after his death, Mr. FRANKLIN's body lay in state at Ben Franklin Place where he had presided over dozens of council meetings and where his funeral service was held on March 26. Appropriately, his casket was green, the official colour of the former city of Nepean.
He leaves his wife, Sherry; son, Brent; daughter Suzanne; brother Bill and sister Anita.

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