Andrew Big Canoe's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2023 in Sutton West, Ontario

Andrew Big Canoe

August 19, 1938 - December 29, 2023 (85 years old)

Sutton West, Ontario

Andrew Big Canoe's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2023 in Sutton West, Ontario

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Andrew Big Canoe

August 19, 1938 - December 29, 2023 (85 years old)

Sutton West, Ontario

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Andrew Big Canoe Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Andrew Big Canoe (Sutton West, Ontario), who passed away at the age of 85, on December 29, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Andrew Big Canoe to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Janet; and his siblings, Charles Big Canoe and Wanda Big Canoe. He is survived by: his children, Andrew (Julie), Danielle (Johnny) and Christa (Jason); his grandchildren, Marisa (Dave), Sara (Ryan), Mariah (Stevie), Paris, John, Giizhik, Frankie, Brady, Audi, Logan, Amaya and Casey; and his siblings, Albert (Ann) and Lorraine (Martin). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Andrew wanted to ensure that if anyone is generous enough to make a donation in his memory that it is for the benefit of an Indigenous organization that prioritizes healing and on the land programming for families, and survivors. Therefore we are asking if you do want to make a donation to please make it to Aboriginal Legal Services by visiting https://www.aboriginallegal.ca in the private message field please include "Andrew Big Canoe Memorial Miigwewin" so that funding can be dedicated to victim services and on the land programing.

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January 1, 2024

Jimbob Marsden wrote a sympathy message

“We are sending our Condolences to Andy's family and community of Georgina Island FN. So honoured to have known when we first met during our communities meeting wne we were Councillors. Ever since that meeting I always cherished our friendship and so happy we had a good chat this year at the GI Pow wow. Until our next meeting in the Spirit buddy. Jimbob and Jane Alderville FN”


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