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LOIS MacDONALD Obituary
Elder. Mentor. Friend. Devoted Wife. Mother & Kokum Lois was born in Nipigon, Ontario on October 11, 1954. She is survived by her husband Larry (Trapper) MacDonald, daughter Shawna (Matt) O'Donnell, son Jeremy (Christine) MacDonald, grandson Nate O'Donnell. Siblings; Patricia (late Allan) Odawa, Donna (Rick) Ruth, Barbara (Vincent) Ruth, Douglas Ruth (late Paula Debasaige), Thomas (Jannifer) Ruth, Carolyn (Perry) Sobey, Karen Boileau (Denis Veillette), Timothy (Shannon) Ruth along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lois enjoyed playing (winning) BINGO, travelling with her husband, attending gatherings to celebrate her indigenous roots, and most of all spending cherished time with her "little one" Nate. She was kind, intelligent, thoughtful, warm and passionate. She devoted much of her time to helping federally incarcerated men and women, giving them hope and steering them toward their indigenous culture and identity.
"If you are struggling today, remember this. You have survived everything you've gone through up to this point. The best day of your life is still to come. There are still people you haven't met and things you have not experienced. You can do this"
There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Lois on Sunday, February 2nd at the University of Guelph Arboretum Auditorium from 11am - 4 pm.
There will be a sacred fire ceremony in Lois' hometown starting on May 29th – June 1st at Patty Odawa's residence, 22 Main St. Lake Helen Reserve, Nipigon, Ontario.
The family welcomes all who knew Lois to join them to celebrate her life and memory.
Education played a significant role in Lois' journey.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Lois MacDonald Scholarship Fund can be made to:
Missanabie Cree First Nation PO Box 23029 RPO Queenstown Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 6W6 Memo: Lois Mac Donald Scholarship Fund
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Memories and Condolences
for LOIS MacDONALD
3 Entries
Jay Brown
March 24, 2025
I'm just now finding out of Lois's passing. She was such a helpful and inspiring elder and so full of love and acceptance. I'll never forget her. She helped me find and live on the right path while I was incarcerated and was always there for me. She even drove almost 16 hours to come to to my parole hearing to support me. I will forever be grateful for meeting her and having her in my life. I love you and miss you Lois. Your spirit still lives within me and all of the others who you have helped so much over the years.
My condolences to all her family and friends. I know how much you must be missing such a special soul.
Neil Ross
January 28, 2025
Mîkwec Lois...for helping me to begin to see, in the sunrise ceremonies. Missing you.
Maureen Ross
January 28, 2025
Condolences to all of her family. Lois will always be remembered in my heart as a mentor, teacher, and great example of a lady who walked with the creator. Her teachings changed my life!
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