Macaïah Midëwin Apollo Augustine Obituary
ELSIPOGTOG, NB - Macaïah Midëwin Apollo Augustine, 6, of Elsipogtog passed away suddenly as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. Born in Moncton, he was the son of Andrew Samuel Gitputjitj Nevin and Raven-Chanelle Augustine.
Besides his parents, Macaïah leaves to mourn his maternal grandparents, Lise Arsenault of Shediac Bridge and Apollo Augustine of Elsipogtog; his paternal grandmother, Donna Augustine of Elsipogtog; special friend and chosen grandfather, Bob Smith of Bouctouche Bay; as well as great-grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Macaïah was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Troy Callow (Sark).
Visitation will be held at the Elsipogtog owned Nogemag Lodge, 1072 Route 510, Main River, beginning Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at 2:00pm until time of the cultural traditional service Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 1:00pm, which will be followed by the burial at the Chapel Point Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Due to COVID-19, the family requests that social distancing be respected at all times and masks are mandatory before entering the lodge.
Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson Funeral Home, Richibucto. (523-4252).
For Macaïah, from "Juju" Grandmother, Donna Augustine "Thunderbird Turtle Woman". He came like a flaming star into this world. His light shone into the darkness; helping everyone see their true selves.
He brought laughter, giggles, joy and play. It was a reminder to all of us to have fun in this life, and to enjoy every single moment that is gifted to us by the Creator.
He wanted us to be honest, with ourselves and with others with his young sharp mind and concept of life beyond his years; he wouldn't settle for any less. He wanted us to be kind, and he showed us how by sharing his beautiful smile, his toys to his little friends, and by sharing his playground, which, in his incredible imagination was as big as the earth itself.
He was a special little spirit, loaned to us for a little while. Let us honour his gift to us by always being true to ourselves and to others.
His flaming star spirit went back into the spirit world, to assist his and all of our ancestors as they watch over us from the other side.
His light he brought into this world will remain in each and every one of us; within our spirits, within our souls.
Rest easy young one. Even though it was sometimes difficult, you have completed your mission here, and you have done it well! We love and honour you, and each time we see a shooting star, we will know it is you. Macaïah, coming to say hello, reminding us that we too can choose light, and that someday all of us will be there with you, laughing, giggling and playing in that biggest playground in the sky! Service Date Wednesday, January 26, 2022Service Time 1:00 pm Service Location Nogemag Lodge, 1072 Route 505, Main River Visitation Beginning Tuesday, January 25th, 2022Visitation Time from 2:00pm until time of Cultural Traditional Service Visitation Location Nogemag Lodge, 1072 Route 510, Main River Burial Date January 26th, 2022Burial Time 2:00pmBurial Location Chapel Point Cemetery.
