Peacefully, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by her family and friends, Dawn Indian of Naongashiing First Nation (Morson, Ont.) passed away at the age of 33.
“Dawnch” was born April 7, 1975 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Darlene Indian and Isaac Big George, and was raised on the Big Grassy and Big Island First Nations. She had a love for all children, which led her to work at Megwebines elementary school in Big Island for a number of years.
Dawnch enjoyed the scenery and companionship of friends during car rides. She embraced family and friends, and was a kind, outgoing person who loved laughter and making people laugh. The needs of her family always came first.
Dawnch was predeceased by her mother, Darlene “Derle” Indian; and grandparents, Mary and Norman Indian, and Christine Big George and Dave Seymour.
She will be sadly missed and remembered by her children, Isaac and Mariah; her father, Isaac Big George (Lori Comegan); her auntie, Marlene Indian; sisters, Tania Indian, Mia Seymour, Desi Comegan, and Lynn Indian; and brothers, David Indian, Matt Comegan, and Leland Indian.
She also is survived numerous family and friends.
A traditional wake was held Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 from 4 p.m. at the Big Grassy First Nation community hall in Morson, followed by a traditional service on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at 10 a.m., with Ron Indian-Mandamin officiating.
Interment took place in Big Grassy First Nation Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Vernon Tuesday, Daryl Archie, Sean Comegan, Doug Seymour, Dean Lavand, and Jonathon Seymour.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.0. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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