In the warmest of memory of Peter Okimawininew, who passed away on August 20, 2021, with his loving wife Rita Okimawininew by his side. Peter was born on May 24, 1939, to David Okimawininew (deceased) and Christiana Kataquapit (deceased). He is predeceased by his siblings Joseph Okimaw, Mary Legault, his sister-in-law Sophie Okimaw, his brother-in-law Guy Legault, and his niece Bernice Okimaw and first wife Loretta Peltier of Manitoulin Island.
Peter is survived by his wife Rita Okimawininew, and his stepchildren Frank Galipeau (Sharon Lord), Jules Koostachin (Jake Chakasim), and Stevie Nichol (deceased). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren and his siblings: Xavier Okimaw (Mary Spence) of Attawapiskat, Theresa Okimaw Hall (Elwood), David Okimawininew, and Monica Okimaw (John (Bill) Tynella) of Matheson, Ontario. Peter is also survived by his sons Lawrence Rose (Christine Roy) and John Wheesk (Daisy), his grandchildren and his numerous nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews of Attawapiskat, Ottawa, Timmins, North Bay, Moosonee, and Kingston.
Peter will be missed by his family and friends. He was a kind man who enjoyed gatherings around the fire, telling old stories, and being out on the land.
Wachiye Peter, until we meet again.
REMEMBER ME IN QUIET DAYS
Remember me in quiet days,
while raindrops
whisper on your pane.
Remember in your memories
have no grief,
let the joy we knew remain.
Remember me if once you wake,
to catch a glimpse of red sunrise.
Remember when your thoughts
do turn to me,
know that I would not have you cry,
but live for me, and laugh for me.
When you are happy so am I.
Remember an old joke we shared.
Remember me when
spring walks by.
Think once of me when you are glad
And while you live, I shall not die!
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