Harry Joseph

June 2, 1933 - April 3, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, brother, shoomis, uncle, cousin and dear friend who passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital on April 3, 2011.

Harry has gone to the spirit world to join his wife Elizabeth, children; Kelvin, Frank, Margaret Rose, Lawrence, Yvonne, and Daniel, parents; Charlie and Mae Joseph, siblings; Fred, Margaret, Katherine, Rose, grandparents; Charlie and Charlotte Skead.

Na-Now-Giizhig will be lovingly missed and live forever in the hearts and memories of his children; Mary Ann (Jimese), Darryl (Ann), Geraldine (Earl), Brian (Rochelle), and Calvin (Serena). Siblings; Francis and Helen Also left to miss him are his grandchildren, Lena, Yvette, Teg, Amy, Chantell, Tiffany, Alberta, Bretton, Marielle, Karen, Ginette, Nikki, Jocelyn, Brent, Kashtin and Callie. Great grandchildren; Austin, Landon, Cohen, Danien, Gabe, Jayden, Rylan, Jacob, Chaston, Melayah, Kaylix, Cynthia, Michael, Marcel, Chloe, Nathan, Kaydence, Faith, Autumn, Noah, Arianna, Madison, Connor, Alyssa and many more nieces and nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to name.

Harry lived a traditional life on Naotkamegwanning (Whiterfish Bay First Nation). He enjoyed trapping, commercial fishing, picking and harvesting wild rice. His favourite past-time was spending time at his cabin on Black River which he built alongside his wife and brother Francis. He was passionate about history and loved talking about ‘the good ol’ days. Harry was a gifted self-taught fiddler. He guided for many years at Red Indian Lodge before joining the crisis unit and later retiring from OTFS as a social worker. Harry appreciated the value of a good bargain which he satisfied at yard sales. He was dedicated and committed to his family and always made them his first priority. He was genuinely caring and respectful. He was generous with his time and eager to lend a helping hand. Harry will be remembered by all whose lives he touched as a loving, kind and gentle spirit.

Thanks and appreciation to Dr. Buzz Pederson, LOWD Hospital staff, Grace Kelly, Elaine and Helen Joseph for their gentle and sincere care of Harry throughout his illness. Special thanks to Alice Paypompee, Betty Tom, Catherine Hunter, Joe Red Thunder Boy, Marilyn White, Rhonda Nash, Pat Copenace, Clifford, Jeanette and Tanis Skead for their kind support.

Miigwech to Whitefish Bay First Nation, Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, Ron and Lou Kabel for their support and donations.

A wake is being held to celebrate Harry’s life on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Northwest Angle 37 Community Complex. A traditional funeral service and burial will follow on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 11am with elder Gilbert Smith officiating.

We are truly blessed and grateful to have had you as a father, shoomis brother, relative and friend. You will be greatly missed and loved forever. You touched so many lives and will live on in our hearts.

Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre entrusted with arrangements.