MARSHALL WELDON MORRISON

It is with great sadness that the family of Marshall Weldon Morrison announces his passing Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
Marshall was born on March 19, 1976 to James Morrison and Lorraine Big George at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont.
He grew up on the Big Island First Nation. He worked as a commercial fisherman, general laborer, an S-100 firefighter, and culinary arts.
He travelled the pow-wow trail with his grandfather, Joseph, on the Big Island Traditional, Spruce Creek, and Mud Puddle Drum Groups. He also enjoyed being with his family and treasured his quality time with his special little girl, Natalie.
He was kind, humble, loving, and had a great sense of humour–a real prankster. He enjoyed playing cards, as well as playing online games, Texas Hold ’em, and Xbox.
It was seven years ago his great-niece, Natalie, was born and chose her uncle for a father figure. He took pride in that role and did everything and anything to make her happy and, in return, she made his days brighter.
Marshall is survived by his parents, James Morrison and Lorraine Big George; brother, Thomas Morrison (Darrlyn Loon); sisters, Laurie Morrison (Allan Gibbons) and Sarah Morrison; and numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Joe and Sarah Big George, Melvina Copenace, Kenneth Big George, and Henry Daniels; stepmother, Donna Joseph; and daughter, Cadence Morrison (stillborn).
A traditional service was held on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at the Big Grassy First Nation Community Hall, followed by interment in the Morson Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Dennis Copenace Big George, Gordo George, Jon Jouradain, Randy Morrison, Merle Bouchard Jr., Brendan Big George, and Sean Comegan.
The honourary pallbearers were Mathew Copenace, Junior Matthews, Carl Big George, Jon Paypompee, Fred Copenace, and Tyson Jack.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to The Hospital for Sick Kids of the Heart and Stroke Foundation c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.