Donald Leonard (“Squeak”) Jourdain, 65, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont.
He was born Dec. 23, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Leonard and Kathleen Jourdain.
Donald was raised in Couchiching First Nation, and had worked as a guide for many tourist businesses, including Cascade Camp and Camp Manitou.
Over the years, he also worked as a firefighter for the MNR, and was a volunteer firefighter for Couchiching First Nation.
Donald also was well-known for his carpentry skills at home and in the community.
He was an avid hockey fan and enjoyed watching the Lakers and the Muskies. He also enjoyed playing guitar, and always had music playing.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church at Couchiching First Nation.
Donald’s life revolved around his family and friends, and he will be missed by them.
Donald leaves behind three sisters, Beverly Shebagegit of Nestor Falls, Ont., and Eileen Jourdain and Jackie Jourdain, both of Couchiching First Nation, Ont.; one brother, Craig (Audrey) Jourdain of Rainy River First Nation, Ont.; one brother-in-law, Jim Walton of Fort Frances, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one brother, Leslie Jourdain; one sister, Joyce Walton; and one brother-in-law, Joe Shebagegit.
Family and friends may visit Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Parish prayers will be offered at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Rev. Mr. Bob Grynol officiating.
Cremation will take place at Rainy River Cremation Services in International Falls, Mn.
The pallbearers will be Lynn Shebagegit, Brian Shebagegit, Richard Walton, Aaron Jourdain, Jordan Walton, and Chris Shebagegit.
The honourary pallbearers will be Eugene McPherson, Chuck McPherson, J.R. Shebagegit, Wayne Yerxa, Al Calder, Dennis Perreault, Gilbert Perreault, Robert Perreault, Justin Hamilton, Eric Anderson, and Brian Godin.
Should friends so desire, in memoriam donations made be made to the La Verendrye General Hospital Dialysis Unit c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
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