Peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Former spouse of Marlene Bero and former longtime companion of Alvena Delormier. Loving father of Shari Adams (Christopher), Tricia Benedict (Wendell), Sharla Burns (P.J.), Oren (Ema), Ohontsiiosta Bigtree (Billy), Torry and Brennan (Sierra) and chosen son Leo Gibson (Jen). Cherished grandfather of Trey, Kearin, Jory, Kylee, Troi, Payne, Isaiah, Elijah, Breann, Brilynn, Rahnienhawi, Rawson, Kaden, Tyler, Tavares, Kyle, Jace, Wren, Hank, Liam, Liv, Hadley, Haisley, Emma, Ethan, Ella and Elizabeth. Loving godfather of Nathan Delormier. Will be missed by his chosen sister Sharon Thompson. Predeceased by his parents George and Christine (née Herne) Bigtree, by siblings George “Juddy”, Ramon, Billy, Karen Ann Terrance and by his nephew Terry Bigtree.
He worked as an Ironworker, at Alcoa, Security guard for the Mohawk Bingo Palace and other various jobs. He was very humourous, witty and had a saying , song or come back for everything. He was a jack of all trades kind of man who could fix or grow anything. He also loved to gather with his family and play CKON radio bingo. His best trait was his love for his family, especially his children and grandchildren. They were his world his everything. He was a great friend and surely his presence will be sadly missed by his community.
Resting at 171 Helena Road, Hogansburg, NY, on Sunday from 2 pm until time of Service. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated in St. Regis Church on Tuesday at 11 am.
As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to The Mohawk Council Ambulance appreciated.
SHARE OBITUARYSHARE
v.1.11.6