Janet Bruyere

Elk Clan

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Bruyere announces her passing on Friday, October 26, 2018 at LaVerendrye Hospital.

Janet was born on June 12, 1942 in the Ojibway’s of Onigaming First Nation to Mary and Stewart Jack. She worked as an Ojibway Teacher with the Catholic School for over 25 years and was very proud of her traditional and cultural roots. She worked very hard to pass those traditions down to her children and grandchildren. She was very family orientated, she never hesitated to step in and become a mentor and friend to any who needed her. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She leaves behind her children Virginia Big George (Jimmie), Harold Big George (Louella), Verna McDonald, John Big George, (Debbie) and Norman Bruyere (Elda); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; traditional sister Kathie Jack as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Janet was predeceased by her parents Mary and Stewart; husbands Joe Big George and Norman Bruyere Sr.; sons Tom Big George, William (Billy) Big George, Clarence Big George and Daniel Big George; grandson Nathan McDonald and siblings Harold Jack, Howard Jack, Ida Jourdain, Olive Jack, Ronald Jack.

A traditional wake will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Ojibway’s of Onigaming First Nation Gymnasium. A traditional service will follow in the morning of Tuesday, October 30, 2018 with Elder Henry Lawrence officiating.

The honourary pallbearers will be Corrine Sylvester, Jacques Sylvester, Curtis Attatise and her family and friends.

The active pallbearers will be Norman Bruyere, John Big George, Harold Big George, Joey McDonald, Kane Hawk and Adrian Indian.

Interment will take place in the Ojibway’s of Onigaming First Nation Cemetery.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or Parkinsons Canada, /o Green Funeral Home, Box 427, 600 Reid Avenue, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.