Kelly Rae Morrisseau

Kelly Rae Morrisseau, age 35, of Couchiching First Nation, Ontario passed away with family by her side on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Center in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

She was born on September 21, 1977 in Fort Frances, Ontario and lived at Couchiching First Nation until the age of 5 at which time she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Kelly was a very smart and active youth who received various academic scholarships during her elementary years. She graduated from Tech Voc High School and went on to earn a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Kelly spent most of her career as a Taxi Board Inspector and then went on to work for Manitoba Housing Winnipeg Office. During her time in Winnipeg, Kelly was dedicated to raising her daughter Naomi, forming many special friendships and spending time with the love of her life Satwant “Sat” Brar. Kelly always knew that Couchiching was” home” and in 2010 she decided to move back to the community.

Kelly was a generous, adventurous, and fun loving person. She delighted in taking road trips all over North America with friends and family. She was an avid follower of the Indianapolis Colts and a faithful fan of Peyton Manning and Wayne Gretzky. She also enjoyed attending bingo or casinos and visiting with her friends and family.

Spirituality was an important part of Kelly’s life. As a youth, she attended both church and pow wow club on a regular basis, and this “passion” for her culture and spirituality continued throughout her adult years. Kelly loved children and was devoted to family. Her pride and joy was her beloved grandson Chucky and one and only daughter Naomi. Kelly will always be remembered for her strength, her sense of humor, and her devotion to family.

Kelly is survived by her daughter, Naomi and grandson, Chucky, of Winnipeg, MB.; mother, Elaine Morrisseau and her partner Bob of Winnipeg, MB., father, Glen Quinn of Oklahoma; one sister, Pamela (Darryl) Ross of Couchiching First Nation, ON., two brothers, Bradford Morrisseau of Winnipeg, MB., and Kenneth Morrisseau of Couchiching First Nation, ON.; two paternal sisters Katie and Nicole; nephews, Evan, Jordan and Achilles, nieces, Alexandra and Mallory, and grandmother, Louise and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was predeceased by her grandfather Harry Morrisseau, Aunt Phyllis Morrisseau, Cousins Richard (Ricky) Morrisseau Jr, and Michael Kearney; one niece, Saphire and one nephew, Ethan.

A wake will be held Thursday evening at the Multi Use Facility in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario. Parish prayers will be offered at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario. Father Francis Pudicherry will officiate with burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Evan Morrisseau, Justin Morrisseau, Dennis Bruyere, Simon Blanchet, Ernie Morrissette, and Nick Mainville.

Honourary pallbearers will be Aleta Bruyere, Tammy Bruyere, Alexandra Morrisseau, Mallory Morrisseau, Sue Anne Campbell, and Carissa Kaminski.

Should friends so desire, in memoriam donations made be to the LaVerendrye General Hospital Dialysis Unit, c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A 3M8.

Online condolences may be made at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com