MONTY SPOON
(Awsaw-Mon-Nu-Kwat)
Monty Spoon, 73, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Monty was born Aug. 12, 1934 in the Atikokan, Ont. area. He lived in Seine River most of his life.
Having been born in the bush, he loved to be outdoors. As a young man, he worked as a logger and then moved on to hunting, fishing, and trapping, and was well-known for his long walks.
He also enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren, family, and many friends.
He leaves behind his children, Fred, Marcel, Janet B., Monty Jr., Greg, Darren, Janet C., Marcella, Tina, and Nathan; brother, John Spoon; stepdaughters, Laverne and Valerie; as well as numerous grandchildren and extended family.
Monty was predeceased by his parents, Pete and Shaydong Spoon; daughter, Cynthia Spoon; granddaughter, Danielle; grandson, Baby Boy Menson; brothers, Bill, Archie, and Bob; as well as sisters, Jean and Lillian.
A wake was held Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 3 p.m. at the Seine River First Nation gymnasium. A traditional service was held in the morning of Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Seine River Nation gymnasium.
The pallbearers were Monty’s family and friends.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 807, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3N1 or M.A.D.D., 18 North Court St., Thunder Bay, Ont., P7A 4T4, or c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mem.com
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