It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ethan Alexander Christian Morrisseau of Couchiching First Nation.
Ethan was born on Nov. 16, 2010 and passed away Feb. 28, 2011.
He was predeceased by his paternal great-grandfather, Harry Morrisseau Sr.; maternal great-grandfather, Buddy Friday; great-aunts, Alfreda Kearney and Phyllis Morrisseau; and cousins, Sapphire Morrisseau-Bruyere, Richard Morrisseau Jr., Kayden Friday, and Ben Klyne.
During his brief visit on Earth, Ethan enjoyed listening to music, cuddling, and being held close by his mommy and daddy and his auntie, Joy.
He will be loved by all who met him, and will be greatly missed.
Ethan is survived by his parents, Kenneth Morrisseau and Elda Ruby, and brothers, Kenneth Jordan and Achilles Taylor, all of Couchiching First Nation; paternal grandparents, Elaine Morrisseau (Bob Law) of Winnipeg, Man. and Paul Roberts of Roseau River, Man.; maternal grandparents, Valerie Friday and Wayne Ruby Sr. of Winnipeg, Man.; paternal great-grandmother, Louise Morrisseau, of Couchiching First Nation; and materal great-grandmother, Jessica Friday of Seine River First Nation.
Also surviving are his aunts, Kelly Morrisseau and Pamela Ross (Darryl) of Couchiching First Nation, Jennifer Friday of Seine River First Nation, and Brenda Friday of Thunder Bay; and uncles, Bradford Morrisseau of Fort Frances, Ont. and Wayne Ruby Jr. of Winnipeg, Man.
A traditional visitation took place Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 7 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
A traditional ceremony took place Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 10 a.m., with Elder Gilbert Smith officiating.
Interment took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery at Couchiching.
The pallbearers were Bradford Morrisseau, Evan Morrisseau, Wayne Ruby Jr., and Erwin Bruyere.
The honourary pallbearers were Kelly Morrisseau, Pamela Ross, Jennifer Friday, and Jenn Morrisseau.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice 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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