Margaret Quewezance

Na Maay N’todem

November 3, 1942- July 31, 2024

With broken hearts we announce the passing of the matriarch of our family. Our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother,Great-Great Grandmother. Margaret Quewezance, left us on July 31, 2024 at 11:28 PM at health sciences center with her family by her side.

Margaret will be remembered and missed by her children; Larry, Marvin (Georgina), Colleen, Mark (Lina), Vince (Laura) Teresa (Randy), Beverly and Karen. Her grandchildren; Clara, Wanda, Margaret, Quincy, Darcy, Jennae, Randy, Kyler, Terran, Chynica, Tyra, Alaina, Latrelle, Stacey, Regina, George and Courtney. She will also be missed by all her great grandchildren and great-great grand babies Lakeisha (Davara & Flo), Ashen, Shania (James), Quinton, Dawson, Eva, Kris, Terrick, Shaye (Aaron & Ezra), Georell, Jordelle, Caleb, Brennon, Rowan, Avery, Daylynn, Dannae, Darcey, Dasean, Journey, Darcel, Rylynn, Layla, Wesley, Rosie, Claire, Emorett, Elijah, McKenzie, Johnny, Kinsley, Cameron, Casey, Adam, Elly, Kimberly, Edlin, Wren, Belle, Ryland, Reiden, Hayden, Madison, Jorge, Bon, Ariyanna, Kia, Jamie, Cora, Rashad and all extended family and friends.

Margaret will be greeted on the other side by her beloved parents; Jessie and Cornelius McDonald. Sisters; Eliza, Mary Jane, Jane. Brothers; David and Eddy. Precious daughters Briena and Helen. Grandchildren Marcel, Anita, Ashley, John. Her children’s dads; Johnny Quewezance and Norman Hunter.

Margaret was born in One Man Lake Reserve where she spent her childhood years with her family. She loved being on the trapline with her dad and little brother Eddie, being with her kookum whether it was rice picking or making tea for her dad.

Margaret later moved to Whitedog where she started raising her family. She was a very hard working parent, then she became a Kookum, Koochie and great, great-great Koochie. Margaret never stopped her duties as a great teacher to her family and community that’s why she was our matriarch, a very strong leader.

Amongst loving picking rice and blueberries, Margaret always had time to go for rides with family and share stories of long ago. She would pass down her traditional teachings to her children. Margaret always had the time to enjoy her grandchildren’s babies moments and singing to them. It was never a dull moment with her company.

Her proudest moment was seeing her baby walk on that stage graduating high school who then became a police officer. Whenever she saw her family accomplishing achievements, she had a glow in her eyes.

Margaret had many roles in the community, she enjoyed working at the welfare office at OTFS, and also sat in numerous committees advocating for what was best for our community. Margaret was a member of council for a few terms. She was a good medicine picker which led her to be our respected elder and a pipe carrier. Because she was a compassionate caring person, she was a mental health worker till the end.

She had a lot of passion and loved her family and her friends. Along the past years Margaret gained so many friends which she adored so much and one of them were unique to her. Mostly she will be missed by her best friends; Cindy Cameron, Mary Letander, Esther Pitchenese and Mary Jane Scott (Daniel).

Margaret will forever be remembered as being a kind and forever smiling person who we will miss always. Paa Maa Minoh.

Our Family Would like to thank the doctors and nurses at HSC ICU and LOTWDH for there care and compassion shown to our family. The chief and council for their support and ISN for checking in on Margaret.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Quincy Mooney, Kris Cameron, Darcy Quewezance, George Scott, Andrew Taylor and Terrick Cameron

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. A wake service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Wabsim Abinoojii Agamik, Whitedog, Ontario. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 10:00 am at Wabsim Abinoojii Agamik, with burial to follow in Whitedog First Nation.