Mr. Donald J Abel Shawangonabe
Menwaajimod,
Bearer of Good News.
Proud US Army Veteran
of the 82nd Airborne Division
.Member of the Bear Clan and
served many communities by being a pipe carrier.
Don was born on March 25, 1954, he famously celebrated the entire month of March as the “Month of Don”. He was adamant about the revitalization of the Anishnaabemowin to the Great Lakes region teaching anyone that would listen.
His family and friends fondly remember his laugh and the kindness of spirit he possessed.
Don passed away on February 1st, 2019.
Don is being welcomed home by his parents Ignatius Angus Abel and Margaret Abel (Debassige) and siblings, Stella Robillard, Agnes Warner, Nancy Bain, Nellie Lacombe, Jessie Ann Ryckman, Paul, Marjorie, Sylvester and Eugene Abel.
Treasured memories are held by his family.
He is survived by his former wife Sue and children Pamela Valdez (husband Jeremiah),
Charles Abel (fiancé Kristy) and grandchildren Andrew and Jaxon Abel, and
Reva Abel Valdez. He is also survived by siblings, Evelyn Bisschops,
Simon Abel, and Ursula Abel.
Lovingly remembered as Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at M’Chigeeng Community Complex.
Monday and Tuesday evenings are scheduled for wakes with a sacred fire.
Funeral Mass
11 am Wednesday February 6, 2019
at Immaculate Conception Church
M’Chigeeng, Ontario
He will be laid to rest
at M’Chigeeng Cemetery
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald Shawangonabe 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Little Current, Province: Ontario