A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne: Joseph J. "Jimmy" Mitchell "Aronhiatekha" ,75, of Akwesasne, better known as Bubba, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Cornwall Community Hospital. Jimmy was born September 3, 1946 on Kawehnoke, the son of the late John and Evelyn (Thompson) Mitchell. He attended school on Kawehnoke and later married Diana Sawatis on May 28, 1988 at St. Regis Catholic Church. He was an Ironworker for Local #711 of Montreal for many years. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and was in many bowling and poo... Full story
THOMPSON, Ronald A. "Ronnie Red" – Passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Friday May 27, 2022. Ronald Alexander Thompson was born in Akwesasne on April 2, 1953. Beloved husband of 48 years to Debbera Thompson (Jacobs). Loving father of Sadie Thompson (Tommy), Sarah Peters (Scott) and Adam Thompson (Crystal). Cherished grandfather of Kristie (Drake), Chase (Austin), Mitchell, Ronnie, Benjamin, Katana, Isabella, Oliver, Monroe, Gray, Gunnar and Story and great grandfather of one on the w... Full story
MASSENA- P. Marjorie (Benedict) Belanger, age 88, of 309 Trippany Road, Massena, NY passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. Margie is survived by her son Raymond, many nieces and nephews along with her sisters in law, Sally Benedict, Doris Benedict, and Joyce Benedict. She was predeceased by her husband, John in September 2018, her brothers, Michael Benedict 2008, Harry Benedict 2013 along with her youngest brother David (Eddie) Benedict 2014. Margie was born in Hogansburg on August 12, 1933,... Full story
AKWESASNE – Abram G. "Skip" Herne, 77, of 986 State Route 37, passed away Sunday morning, May 15, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness. Skip was born on December 16, 1944, in Syracuse the son of the late Abram G. and Margaret (Lazore) Herne. He first attended Sacred Heart school before going to St. Regis Mohawk School and later to Salmon River, when he left at age 16 to work. He later achieved his high school diploma and graduated Morrisburg Heavy Equipment School. On December 25, 1970, h... Full story
KANESATAKE – Brice Jerome Gibson "Kaherakeron", 42, unexpectedly passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Hospital of St. Eustache in St. Eustache, Quebec. Brice was born on October 31, 1979 in Syracuse, New York, the son of the late Wesley "Scat" Gibson and the late Carleen "Darlu" McDonald. After the sudden death of his mother, he along with his siblings, were raised by his grandparents, Franklin and Agnes McDonald. Brice worked for a time at the Arena on the Onondaga Nation and worked during t... Full story
AKWESASNE – Patricia M. Boots "Kaweriiohstha", 71, of Recreation Road, Kawehnoke passed away unexpectedly late Wednesday evening, May 4, 2022 at Cornwall Community Hospital, after a brief illness. Pat was born on March 17, 1951, in Kanatakon, Quebec the daughter of the late William and Phoebe (LaFrance) Francis. She first attended St. Regis Indian Day School, before graduating from St. Joseph's High School. She continued her education at University of Ottawa, where she achieved her bachelor's d... Full story
AKWESASNE – Wayne Maurice McDonald, 82, of McDonald Avenue, TsiSnaihne passed away late Monday evening, May 9, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. Wayne was born on August 8, 1939, in Hogansburg, the son of the late Louis and Sarah Cecelia (Arquette) McDonald and attended Mohawk Schools. In 1957, he married Phyllis Taylor, their marriage later ended in divorce. He later found love again, marrying Irene Thompson Jacobs. She predeceased him on March 17, 2004. Wayne was an ironworker working f... Full story
AKWESASNE – Julia Mary Sarah Roundpoint, 83, of Seymour Road, Kawehnoke unexpectedly passed away early Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022, at Ottawa General Hospital where she was under the exceptionally supportive and loving care of doctors and nurses in the ICU. Julia was born on May 21, 1938 in Cornwall, the daughter of the late Alex "Sakoiewata" and Cecelia "Kahontineshon" (Lefebvre) Hopps. She attended schools on Kawehnoke and graduated from St. Andrew's High School. She continued her educatio... Full story
COOK, Nora Merita – on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 60 years. Loving partner and friend of Larry Brown. Loving mother of Amber Cook (Denise Sarault), Javan Cook (Chad Thompson), Sarah Cook, True Halliday and Marisa Cook. Cherished grandmother of Jovie, Kenvie, Chayse, Kovie, Scarlit, Trevie and Declan. Dear sister of Stanley (Char Lafrance), John (Vincenette), Theresa (David Dearhouse), Jerome, Richard, Joseph (Jacy-C) and Patrick (Jackie J... Full story
AKWESASNE – Leonard C. Garrow, 91, of St. Regis Road, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness. Leonard was born on October 21, 1930 in Hogansburg, the son of the late Jake and Nancy (Thompson) Garrow and attended schools on reservation. In 1951, he entered the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict, honorably discharging in 1953. On November 13, 1954, he married Isabel Swamp at St. Regis Catholic C... Full story
AKWESASNE – Baby Robert “Rocky” Steve Francis, III, was called back to the Spirit World on Sunday, April 17, 2022 before his family was able to welcome him into this world. He is survived by his parents, Makayla Bigtree and Robert Steve Francis, Jr.; his brother, Rylyn Francis Bigtree; his maternal grandparents, Tee Bigtree and Adam Bigtree (Courtney); his paternal grandparents, Maryann and Rocky Francis; his maternal great grandmother, Dinker Laughing; his paternal great-great grandmother, Jean Oakes; and many aunts, uncles, and cousi... Full story
AKWESASNE – It is with a broken hearts, the family of Chiara-Lynn, daughter of Christina Smoke (David Gaudet) and the late Roderick Thompson announce her tragic passing on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 28 years. In addition to her mother, Christina, she is survived by her children, Nahtayia Thompson-Campeau and Reign Hailey Wigmore; her sisters, Martika Smoke-Thompson; stepsister, Michelle David; her nieces, Harvest Farrell, Faith Farrell, and Cashia B... Full story
Phillip "Philly" Thomas Terrance, Karoniate, 66, of Akwesasne passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2022. Philly was born on June 7, 1955 in Rochester, NY to the late Sandra (Diebow) and Phillip Terrance. He graduated from Salmon River Central School and started work as an iron worker at age 17. He joined the union in 1974 and worked on numerous projects in New Hampshire, Michigan, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the local 440 where he served as President for 9 years. Some of his jobs... Full story
AKWESASNE – Gilbert E. Jones, 73, a long-time resident of Sweetflag Estates, passed away January 28, 2022 at the Claxton Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg, after a brief illness. Gilbert was born August 11, 1948, in Massena, New York the son of late Elmer Jones and the late Marion (Laughing) Jones. He graduated from Massena Central High School. Gilbert is survived by his brother, Allan, and his nieces, Gina (Vince) Jones-Thompson, and Marion (Keon) Mitchell, and their children, Sidney, Kirby, Wishe, Iakohahes, Karonhiio, Waiaroroks, and K... Full story
AKWESASNE – Baby Robert “Rocky” Steve Francis, III, was called back to the Spirit World on Sunday, April 17, 2022 before his family was able to welcome him into this world. He is survived by his parents, Makayla Bigtree and Robert Steve Francis, Jr.; his brother, Rylyn Francis Bigtree; his maternal grandparents, Tee Bigtree and Adam Bigtree (Courtney); his paternal grandparents, Maryann and Rocky Francis; his maternal great grandmother, Dinker Laughing; his paternal great-great grandmother, Jean Oakes; and many aunts, uncles, and cousi... Full story
AKWESASNE – Marcia Thompson, 77, of St. Regis Road, passed away Monday morning, April 4, 2022 at her home, where she was under the loving care of her family, friends, and Hospice of the North Country. Marcia was born on June 19, 1944 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Fred and Louise (Cook) Barnes. She attended Salmon River Central School, where she graduated in 1962. She continued her education at Massena School of Business graduating in 1963. Marcia first worked for a time in the C... Full story
AKWESASNE – Raymond "Kia" Sunday, 66, of 1305 River Road, passed away Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022 at Cornwall Community Hospital after a brief illness. Kia was born on February 7, 1956 in Cornwall, Ontario the son of the late Joseph L. "Jiggy" and Elizabeth "Betty" (LaFrance) Sunday. He first attended Chenail Indian Day School before going to GVSS in Cornwall. For many years, Kia was a laborer for MCA until suffering a stroke at age 45 causing him to become disabled. Despite his d... Full story
Winnifred David McComber "Kawisoronkwas" - wolf clan, 69 of Kahnawake, entering back into the Spirit World on her journey to the Creator on February 22, 2022 at the CHUM Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, surrounded by her loving family where she had been a patient since early Monday morning. Winnie was born on March 19, 1952 on Kawehnoke, the daughter of the late Ross and Madeline Point David and attended schools on Kawehnoke and in Cornwall, Ontario and later went to George Brown College in Toronto... Full story
FRANCIS, Theresa Mildred – at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Theresa Francis of Akwesasne/Cornwall, at the age of 61 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Liscumb Sr. Loving mother of Justin (Khrista), Bruce Jr. (Ashley), Rosemary (Nathan), Chelsey, Aaron, Devon and Cecilia, adopted son Dan. Cherished grandmother of eleven grandchildren. Dear sister of Paul and John Francis. Predeceased by her parents Joseph Francis, Annie (née Debo) Francis, her brothers Lo... Full story
AKWESASNE – Mose R. McDonald, Jr. "Sonny", 89, passed away Tuesday morning, March 1, 2022 at Tsiionkwanso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility, where he had been a resident for the past few years. Mose was born on May 23, 1932 in Hogansburg, the son of the late Mose and Mary (Hopps) McDonald. He attended St. Regis Mohawk Indian Schools and graduated from Bombay High School in 1952. On November 12, 1955, he married Barbara J. Kimball at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brushton. She p... Full story
Kernie Alex Sawatis 10/31/1942 - 1/26/2022 Born on Wolfe Island, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Wolf Clan of Akwesasne. On January 26th, 2022, just as he was beginning the 80th year of his earth walk, Kernie won his 7 year-long battle with chronic health issues by choosing Heaven, and Saint Tekakwitha lined his path to Sky World with sweet strawberries. Kernie was ten when his father, Alex Maurice Sawatis was killed in a Massena Alcoa Plant accident. Eight years later his mother, Annie Jacobs Sawatis,... Full story
AKWESASNE – Richard "Dick" Peters, 81, of River Road, Snye, passed away early Friday morning, February 11, 2022 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Tsi Snaihne Long Term Care Facility, where he had been under their exceptional care for the past few years. Dick was born in Tsi Snaihne on June 3, 1940, the son of the late John and Theresa (Seymour) Peters. He was born and raised in Tsi Snaihne, where he went to school. On November 27, 1971, he married Elizabeth Cook at St. Regis Catholic Church and they w... Full story
Kanenhakaion Wells, 20, of Akwesasne, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario on December 15, 2001, the son of Daniel J. Wells and Konwasennawi David. Kanenhakaion had a flair for life and will be remembered for his quick-witted humor, jolly laugh and warm comforting hugs. Many would say that he was the bright spark in the family and that his smile would light up the room. His singing voice was a true gift and will... Full story
Kawehnoke, Ontario: Alexina (McDonald) Auger, age 91, of Cornwall Island, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully at Cornwall Community Hospital on January 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are entrusted to the expert care of the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Friends and family are welcome to call at Phillips Memorial Home in Massena on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Regis Mission Catholic Church in... Full story
JAMES EARL DAVIS, JR. ~ Io'keren'a ~ November 6, 1960 – February 4, 2022 James Earl "Io'keren'a" Davis, Jr., 61, Bear Clan of Akwesasne, passed away on February 4, 2022, surrounded in love by his family at the Cornwall Community Hospital, Cornwall, Ontario. Jamie was born on November 6, 1960, the son of Nancy Bush Davis, and James Earl Davis. He is survived by his loving partner Jessica Hall, his siblings, Noni Tarbell (Chuck), Brant Davis (Wanda) and Janet Davis, his children, Jeremy, B... Full story
