It is with heavy
hearts we announce the passing of Victor Neil Atwin of Kingsclear
First Nation on July 1, 2022 at the Everett Chalmers Hospital after a
short illness. Born in Kingsclear First Nation (Pil-Ijk), NB on
February 29, 1952, he was the son of the late Everett Atwin and Rose
Ann Atwin (Polchies).
Victor is survived
by his wife Debbie Tomah Atwin, daughter Alana (Anthony), son Nick
Sacobie (Robin), daughters Valerie Polchies (Trevor), Lori Polchies,
Christel Winslow (T.J.), son Jerry Jellison (Becky), and son Byron
Paul Jr. (Claudine), and daughter Tawnya Paul (Eddie); grandchildren
Aidan, Isaac, Tatum, Melanie, Jesse, Dee, Grace, Rylee, Ellie, Eddie
and Tanner; great-grandchildren Kaden, Robert, and G-No; special
children Mikey, Felicia, and Angie. He is also remembered by many
cousins, nieces, nephews, countless friends and colleagues. Victor is
also survived by his godchildren Vincent Francis, Jared Paul, Dana
Polchies, Patrick Douglas Polchies, Bert Sacobie Jr., Dustin Sacobie,
Karen Sacobie, Adam Tomer, and Roseann Verner, and a special cousin
Patrick “Tyke”
Polchies.
Victor is
predeceased by his beloved daughter Kasey Margaret, sister Darlene
Sacobie, parents Rose Ann Atwin (Polchies), and Everett Atwin, uncle
Richard Polchies, aunt Mary Sabattis (Polchies), grandparents Mitchell
and Margaret Polchies (Paul), Godfather and uncle Patrick Polchies and
Godmother Loretta Sabattis.
A recent recipient
of the Charles Solomon award, Victor was a Wolastoqey Language Keeper
and elder who graciously shared his love for the language across
Wolastoqey territory as a teacher. An avid, lifelong fisherman, he was
born, raised, and spent most of his life on the Wolastoq River. His
work as an auxiliary RCMP officer, youth counselor, and social worker
showed his dedication to the health and safety of his community. Known
as “Russ” and “German”, Victor was also known for
his legendary softball arm and his hearty laugh. He loved tending to
his lawn and garden, the berry patches and trees in his yard, making
wreaths for family and friends, scouting brooks and streams for new
fishing spots, foraging for fiddleheads, cooking, cheering on his
beloved Blue Jays and Leafs, and flipping the channels between
Y&R and the WWF. But there was nothing like spending time on
the Wolastoq, fishing rod and tackle box in his hand and ever-present
cigarette dangling from his lips.
It gives the
family some peace that Papa is finally reunited with his
“Punkin”, Kasey
Margaret.
Resting at 110
Tomahawk Street, Kingsclear First Nation on Monday, July 4, 2022 to
Wednesday July 6, 2022. A celebration of Victor’s life will
be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at St. Ann’s Catholic
Church, Kingsclear at 11:00 AM with Father Curtis Sappier officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kehkimin Wolastoqey
Language Immersion
School.
Gofundme: www.gofundme.com/f/kehkimin-immersion-school
Pallbearers for
the service are Chief Gabriel Atwin, Byron Paul Jr., Bert Sacobie Jr.,
Cyril Sacobie, Dylan Sacobie, and Derek Solomon. Honorary pallbearers
are John Brooks, Jonathan Thomas, and Rick
Thomas.
www.bishopsfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Victor Neil German Russ Atwin 1952 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick