“Niigoniikiizhik”
Shiishiib N Dotem
April 25, 1948 – June 27, 2020
On Saturday, June 27, 2020, Leon passed away at the age of 72 years.
Leon will be forever remembered by his surviving brothers, Peter Jr. and Lorne Cowley, his sisters Glenda (John) Leona, Nancibelle, Melvina and Shari Anne.
Leon was predeceased by his parents Pete and Sally (Medicine) Cowley, paternal grandparents Jack and Mary (Paypompee) Cowley. His brothers Clifford and Gary Cowley and sister Annabelle Strong. His uncles Jack, Jimmy & Albert, his aunts Frances Kabestra, Isobel Cowley, Elsie Kent and Marie Baptiste.
His maternal grandparents, John Hawk ad Maggie Councillor, uncles Dave and Bobby Medicine and Gordon Hawk, aunts Bella Indian, Betty Medicine, Lucy Copenace and Annabelle Hawk.
Leon is also survived by his uncle Fred Cowley, aunts Mary Cowley and Annie Hawk, also numerous nieces and nephews.
Wake will be held at Naotkamegwanning First Nation at the home of his brother Peter on Thursday, July 2, 2020 beginning at 3:00pm with Funeral Services being held on July 3, 2020 at 12:00pm with interment to follow.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Hogarth River View Manor of Thunder Bay for providing excellent care of Leon and also Naotkamegwanning Anishinabe Nation.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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