Andrew Joseph “Antle” Isadore
1960-2020
Isadore, Andrew Joseph “Antle”, age 60 of
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation passed away on October 6, 2020, in
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Baddeck, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary
Belle Isadore.
Andy was a jack of all trades, working in fishing, forestry,
and carpentry. He was a loving and caring person with a big
heart, devoted to his wife and family and faithful to his
church. Andy was good with his hands and talented in
woodworking – his wooden flowers can be seen all through
Paqtnkek. He was an active member of AA, and he started the
chapter on the reserve. Andy enjoyed fishing, especially
mackerel and ice fishing, and playing VLTs.
He is survived by his wife of nine years, Dorothy (Sylliboy);
daughter, Emily Sylliboy, Paqtnkek; son, Wayne Francis, Wagmatcook;
brothers, Louis (Rita), Wagmatcook; and Pete (Maxine), Ontario;
sister, Ann Bridget, Wagmatcook; godchildren, Katie Isadore, Kathy
Bright, Madonna Francis, and Francine Simon; his Uncle Walter, Aunt
Katherine, Aunt Jane, and countless loving nieces and nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews, as well as his foster mother, Juanita
Paul, Whycocomagh.
Predeceased by siblings, Celia, Paul, and John Wayne; and
foster father, Dan J. Paul.
Visitation will begin Friday at 5pm at 41 Saqamaw Road,
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation until time of funeral Mass in
Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, Monday at 11:00am, Reverend
Andrew Gillies presiding. Social distancing protocols must
be followed, and masks are mandatory.
Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Summerside
Road.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry
Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Andrew Joseph Antle Isadore 19602020..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia