Stanley Harvey Poitras

Stanley Harvey Poitras age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home on Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation. Magaju Akisni Wanna Wi Hinape (Sunshine After The Rain) was greeted in that Good Place by his beautiful wife on a very special day March 9, 2023.

Stanley was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Euphrosyne and Pierre Poitras; maternal grandparents Tayhochocanyan (Circle Camp, Marie Deegan) and John O’Connor; parents Leontine and Joseph Poitras; brothers Noel and George; sisters: Madeline, Therese, Lena and Olive; son Lionel James and daughter Heather Lynn; granddaughter Polly Lane and nephew Lonnie Dean.

Stanley is survived by his children: Brenda, Marmie (Joe), Stanley Jr. 'Fella' (Lee-Ann) and adopted children: Jim Pratt, Ian Morris, and Angie Merasty; Moono’s grandchildren: Jaime (Tony), Krista, Laura (Rob), J.J. (Joey-Lynn), Jordan (Fallyn), Trent, Tara, Jessy, Rene (Dallas), Marissa (Matt), Chelsea, Trey, and Little Fella; 23 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and many godchildren and students he bused over the years.

He was the family historian and was proud to say he was a descendant of Inkpaduta (Blood Horn Tip) on his Momma’s side. Moono was a cowboy and a rancher, farmer and a school bus driver who had many gifts such as a love of horses and was well-known for ‘breaking-in broncos’ and veterinary care. He did leatherwork including lariats, ropes and harnesses for driving wagons which he also made. He loved to ‘putter’ as he called in his later years to keep busy. He even won a car from the casino which also kept him busy while waiting on his bingo player! There was always food to eat and a pot of tea on for a visit with stories and laughter. Until his last breath, he shared his teachings of humility, respect and kindness to his friends, family, community and all who knew him. Special acknowledgement to his good friend Art Francis for a lifetime of visits and a shared love of horses.

The wake was held in the Piapot Community Hall, Piapot Cree Nation on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The funeral service was held in the Piapot Community Hall on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. By request of the family, please no children under 12 years of age in attendance. Covid protocol in effect.

The family thanks Dr. Hassantha, Nurses Dawn and Marlene from FHQTC Homecare for the excellent care given to Dad. Special thank you to Kehteyak Harry and Art Francis for their prayers, guidance, and support as well as thank you to the many people who expressed prayers and support through calls, texts, and visits.