It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence Oshawee announces his passing on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Lawrence was born Nov. 21, 1950 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Gilbert and Ida Oshawee. He was raised in Lac La Croix First Nation and loved his life there.
He enjoyed being outdoors; fishing, trapping, and guiding. He loved the years he spent at Zup’s and the many friends he made over the years.
Lawrence also loved to laugh and would joke, tease, and have fun with everyone. He loved his family and grandchildren; they were everything to him.
Lawrence leaves behind his daughter, Shelly Kabatay, and her mother, Linda Oshawee; sons, Shawn (Brenda) Ottertail, Gregory Ottertail, and Jake Ottertail and their mother, Dora Ottertail; grandchildren, Rachel, Angelle, Chelsea, Mason, Cassidy, Maddi, Lacey, and Erica; and great-grandchildren, Gavin, Kaida, and Kingston.
He also is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Oshawee, Roseann Oshawee, Margaret Bluebird, Eugene Oshawee, and Howard Whitecrow.
Lawrence was predeceased by his parents; siblings, Marilyn Oshawee, Albert Morrison Sr., Clarence Oshawee, and Angus Oshawee Sr.; and best friend, Fred Ottertail.
A traditional wake was held Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Lawrence’s home at Lac La Croix First Nation.
A traditional funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, with Elder Ken Kakeeway officiating.
Interment will take place in Lac La Croix First Nation.
The active pallbearers were Lawrence’s family and friends.
The honourary pallbearers were Howard Whitecrow, Dennis Morrison Sr., Jeremy Potson, Bob Potson, Lance Kabatay, Roger Morrison, Pernell Ottertail Sr., Dennis Morrison Jr., Carol Geyshick, and Gary Whitefish.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
LAWRENCE OSHAWEE (Aanik’kaa ga bo) (Moose Clan)
