Sheldon Lee Quewezance

Sheldon was predeceased by: kokums Emma Panipekeesick and Elvira Quewezance; mushums Louis Quewezance and George Acoose; mother Keitha Quewezance; sister Gail Quewezance; brothers Dustin Panipekeesick and Elvis Quewezance; aunties: Cynthia, Ramona Dorothy and Linda Panipekeesick, Rose Alma Taypowaywayponesick, Florence and Sophia Quewezance and Irene Cote; uncles: Harry, Joey and Lloyd Panipekeesick and Gerald and Ralph Cote; cousins: Anthony, Nathan, Joey, Jeremy, Tristan and Arden Panipekeesick and Shawna Hall.

He leaves to mourn his children: Deandrea, Ashton and Austin Moise, Deleelyn Hunter, Tyrese and Thomas Quewezance, Dylan, Shelann, Sheldon Jr. McNabb and Ethan McNabb-Quewezance; adopted son Bryon Lerat; father Gilbert Panipekeesick and stepmother Lynn Acoose; brothers: Gilbert, Jason and Adrian Quewezance; sister Riella Panipekeesick; aunties: Doris and Patricia Panipekeesick, Tammy, Shirley and Cynthia Quewezance; uncle Doug Panipekeesick; close cousins/siblings: Tim and Dezaray Quewezance, Francine Cote, Tara Delorme, Kip, Kimberley and Felix Acoose, Shannon, Sigourney, Timmy and Doug Jr. Panipekeesick; nieces and nephews: Emma, Keegan, Desiree, Taneaka, Sierra, Noella, Cassandra, Sonny, Dayshia, Jade, Nathan, AJ, Allyssa, Steven, Levis, Jordanna, Mariah, Andre, Thera, Quinten, Kaylyn, Chekesha, Taryn, Elvis and Eason; special friends Rebecca Kequahtooway and Juan Juarez; mothers of his children: Helen Hunter (Moise), Dawn Starblanket and Tondra Cyr; many relatives too numerous to mention in the Panipekeesick, Quewezance and Wahpoosewyan families and all his dear friends from Zagime Anishinabek and beyond.

Sheldon “Squabic” was raised by his kokum on Zagime with a large extended family of cousins, uncles and aunties. His late auntie Lorna took him as her own and spoiled him. Family was everything to Sheldon and when he had children of his own, he cherished them even through absence and separation. Sheldon would have wanted his children to know how much he loved them. He talked about all his children often and how he missed them dearly.

Because of his easy going nature and deadly humour, Sheldon made many close friends. His friends meant the world to him and he was there for them through the good times and the bad. He was a prankster, a spinner of tales and a keeper of memories. Sheldon was destined to be a renowned storyteller. Because he was an avid hunter and fisherman, Sheldon had many adventures to share for a lifetime.

We are grateful to Sheldon for his laughter, kindness, good deeds, good words and big heart.

The family would like to express our thanks to the many people who reached out with condolences and shared their good memories about Sheldon. We are grateful to everyone in Zagime Anishinabek for helping to ease our sorrow.

A wake was held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. and the funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, beginning with a feast at 11:00 a.m. and service at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Alvin Kequahtooway and Sam Isaac. The pallbearers were Tim Quewezance, Douglas Jr. Panipekeesick, Kip Acoose Stephen Hall, Felix Acoose and Dustin Brass. The honorary pallbearers will be Morgan Thomson and all of Sheldon's friends. All services took place in the Zagime Anishinabek Community Complex (Sakimay Community Complex). The interment will follow the service in the United Church cemetery.