Hall-La-Leigh
May 17, 1941 - May 16, 2018
The family of Rosalie Petawanikweb announce her passing on May 16, 2018 in Kenora, Ontario.
Rosalie is survived by her siblings Esther Bunn (Langford), Joan Ledoux, Linda Wassaykeesic (John) and Marvin Sinclair (Roxy) and children Tina Copenace (Merv), Mary McDonald (Scott) and Mark Petawanikweb, grandchildren, Preston Copenace, Tee Duke (Rob), Chelsey Copenace (Gavin), Chantel Copenace (Fernando), Tia Copenace (Monty), Alarice Petawanikweb (Travis), Anthony Kent, Nina Kent (Arnold), great grandchildren, Mandy H. Copenace, Coco Skead, Shya and Nevae Boissoneau, and Arlo Sylliboy, as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends too numerous to mention.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Russell Bunn, by her parents Joseph and Mary Sinclair, her brothers Edgar, George, Alfred, Richard, her sisters Louise and Grace, and grandchildren Bobby-Joe Petawanikweb and Mandy L. Copenace.
In her early years, Rosalie, enjoyed living off the land of blueberry picking, rice picking, fishing and trapping. At the age of 6 years old, Rosalie attended St. Mary’s Indian Residential School with her siblings, she formed many friendships while she attended the school. Rosalie had a very distinct and infectious laugh, she had a sweet-tooth and enjoyed her sweet treats of cupcakes and cookies. She also adored being outdoors, sitting by a fire, the nature and beautiful flowers, especially roses. A natural helper, Rosalie had always welcomed her family and friends into her home and was always there for those in need. Rosalie was an Elder for her community of O’bash’kaan’da’gaang First Nation and for Kenora Chiefs Advisory.
The family would like to acknowledge the support from O’bash’kaan’da’gaang First Nation, Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and give special thanks to Dr. Workman and the staff at Lake of the Woods District Hospital and to family and friends who have extended their support.
She will be missed by all that knew her, family, friends and relatives.
Honourary pallbearers are Bernard Sinclair, Merv Copenace, and Scott McDonald. Pallbearers are Preston Copenace, Anthony Kent, Travis Boissoneau, Jeremy Ledoux, Evans, Kristopher and Devin Chartrand.
Wake Service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 beginning at 4:00 pm at the O’bash’kaan’dda’gaang Band Office. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 1:00 pm at O’bash’kaan’da’gaang Band Office with Earl Rattai officiating. Interment will follow.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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