It with great sadness the family announces the passing of Dennis Wayne Morrison Sr., 63, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe First Nation on October 20, 2026, at the La Verendrye Hospital Fort Frances.
Dennis was born December 7, 1962, to parents Albert and June Morrison. In his earlier years Dennis guided throughout his community but was well known mostly for operating heavy equipment for most of his life. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time with family and his grandchildren and watching his favourite team, the Boston Bruins. Dennis was very close to his traditional values and teachings.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Roseanne (nee Big George) of 42 yrs.; his son Christopher Big George; daughters-in-law Vanessa and Whitney (Charles) and his grandchildren Keagan, Ray, Erika, Gray, Gabby and granddaughter Avery.
Dennis is also survived by his siblings Roger, David, Kimberly, Joy Anne, along with their families. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Dennis was predeceased by his son Dennis Wayne Jr.; his parents Albert and June; and his siblings Darlene, Jeff, Sharon, Shannon and Albie.
Pallbearers will be his friends and family.
Honourary pallbearers will be Randy Geyshick Sr., Andrew Jourdain, Brendon Geyshick, Derek Geyshick, Gary Whitefish, Peggy Jourdain, Cheryl Ottertail Curtis Atatise and Vivian Oshawe. Special mentions: Late Robert Ottertail Jr., Late Kenneth Ottertail, Late Lorena Bananish and Late Isobel Jourdain.
The ancestral Midewiin ceremonies of Niibebiin and Maajaa’iwewin will be conducted by Mide’Kiwenzie, assisted by Curtis Atatise, together with the Lodge Grandmothers Council of Ki’eshgitabaaning.
The Traditional Wake took place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation Gymnasium with Traditional Funeral on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd.
“Dad!! Always Above and Beyond Average”
~ CJBG
