JOHN COMEGAN

Nenaa ‘igoneb (Duck Clan)
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved John (Cash) Comegan, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the age of 69 at Big Grassy First Nation.
He was predeceased by his parents, George Comegan and Annie Elliott; daughter, Mary Comegan; brother, Gordon Comegan; sister, Mary Daniels; and two siblings.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Albert George, Johnny Melon Jr., and Wayne Comegan; daughter, Betty George; and numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cash was born Aug. 14, 1936 on Lake of the Woods to the late George Comegan and Annie Elliott. He lived on Lake of the Woods all of his life, where he worked as a tourist guide for various camps, commercial fisherman, lumberjack, and trapper.
He loved spending time with his friends and family. John was a fun-loving person who enjoyed playing his guitar and singing country music. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He also leaves to mourn his special friends, Wesley Big George, Artie Blight, George Camp, Indiana Larry, Stuart and Yvonne Gill, Bill Luney, Rob Budreau, Fred Jack, Ernest Copenace, Ken Vogan, Brian Russell, Rod Pickett, Norman Spears, Thelma Fadden, Rene Nordberg, Larry Bernst, Leonard Morrison, Trevor Blight, Elaine Blight, Brenda Nordberg, and many others too numerous to name.
A traditional wake was held Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Big Grassy Community Hall, with funeral services taking place Sunday, April 2, 2006.
Cremation will take place at a later date.
The pallbearers were Wesley Big George, Noel Comegan, Sean Comegan, James Comegan Jr., Ernest Copenace, and Vernon Tuesday.
The honourary pallbearers were his friends and family.