It is with our deepest sadness to announce the passing of our dearly-beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and best friend on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man.
Her loving husband, Nelson, of 27 years will miss her so much. She is a mother to her son, Robert, of Winnipeg, Man., and daughter, Rene, of Kenora, Ont., and two grandchildren, Jordan and Dakota Ferriera.
She enjoyed her time doing fun activities with her family, such as camping in the summer, fishing, and boating. She always put her family first to share her precious time and love with them.
She grew up embracing her traditional ways and lifestyle. Sylvia was greatly influenced by her surviving grandmother, Mrs. Evelyn Morrison, and aunt, Annie Wayash.
She worked with various groups, and recently with the Migizi Trreatment Centre in Kenora. She gave of herself to others in need.
Sylvia was born Jan. 24, 1964 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Jane Morrison and Billy Mensen of Seine River First Nation.
She is the eldest of six siblings, and is survived by her three brothers, Gerald of Seine River First Nation, Ont., Donald of Thunder Bay, Ont., and “Bill” William of Regina, Sask.; and her sisters, Leona of Regina, Sask. and Diane and husband, Terrence Ottertail, of Winnipeg, Man.
She also is survived by her aunts, Lillian Boshkaykin (nee Mensen) and Carol Johnson (nee Mensen), Mary Mensen, and Edna Morrison; cousins, Pamela, Roy, Edward, Sandra, Brian, Bill Jr., Colin, Gary, Deborah, Rudy, Natalie Johnson, Pauline Johnson, Gwen Johnson, Anita Johnson, Inez Johnson, Ted Mensen, Carol Mensen, Ruby Boshkaykin, Laura Mensen, Marilyn Mensen, Darlene Mensen, and Vernon Mensen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, Billy Mensen and Jane Morrison; grandfather, Andrew Morrison Sr., one twin brother; niece, Rebecca Jane Perreault; uncles, Roy Morrison, Andrew Morrison Jr., Doyle Morrison, Edward Morrison, Joseph Morrison, Clifford Mensen, Earl Mensen Jr., and James Mensen; and cousins, Precilla Mensen, Jessica Morrison, Gertrude Morrison, and Daniel Johnson.
A traditional burial service was held Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 in the morning at the Seine River First Nation Hall, with Elder Joseph Morrison officiating.
Interment took place in the Seine River First Nation Cemetery at Seine River First Nation.
The pallbearers were Brian Wayash, Bill Wayash Jr., Roy Morrison, Edward Morrison, Lester Atatise Sr., Robert Atatise, Brian Atatise, and Ryan Potson.
The honourary pallbearers were Sylvia’s friends and family.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Armstrong Family c/o Apt. 205–39B, Cambrian Dr., Kenora, Ont., P9N 4A4.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
Our beloved Sylvia was called to her eternal rest,
Deep within our hearts you live and never too far away from us,
Your memories, we will always treasure.
Fort Frances Times
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