1976 – 2016
Obituary for Eleanor Mae Jourdain
Eleanor Mae Jourdain
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Eleanor Mae Jourdain, 40, of Couchiching First Nation, on November 22, 2016.
Eleanor was born April 8, 1976, to Elroy Jourdain and Theresa Jourdain (nee Kabestra), in Fort Frances, Ontario.
Eleanor was known for her infectious and boisterous laugh and her carefree spirit. She made many different friends wherever she went. If you were trying to be in a bad mood, Eleanor could inevitably make you smile.
Eleanor was extremely proud of her son, Brandon. As his biggest cheerleader, she once chased down a stranger to get a copy of a picture taken when he caught his first fish. She traveled to his many away games and wasn’t shy to express her excitement.
As a child, Eleanor excelled in competitive gymnastics and traveled with the Fort Frances Viserettes. She grew up in Couchiching First Nation and loved to play with the neighbourhood kids, running in the fields, doing gymnastics, hopscotch, marbles and playing tag until sundown.
In 2003, she became one of the first recruits of the Treaty #3 Police Service and served in her communities for three years, something her family was extremely proud of. She went on to continue her career of service working at various health facilities as a Personal Support Worker. Her love of the outdoors and fishing especially, led her to work at Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge, the Grace Anne II Luxury Yacht and the Island View Lodge.
Her educational pursuits led her to complete the Police Foundations Diploma at Confederation College in Kenora a certification in Underwater Welding at the National University Polytechnic Institute in San Diego, California and a Certificate in Fine Art Bartending in Winnipeg, MB.
Her main hobbies were traveling and spending time fishing with her sister, Candace near Kenora, ON. It is here where Eleanor and Candace would reminisce on their time spent with their late father who shared his love of the outdoors.
She will be greatly missed by her son Brandon of Rainy River First Nation, her mother Theresa Jourdain and her seven siblings Cynthia Jourdain, Candace Jourdain, Sherman Kabestra Sr, and Norman Mineault, all of Kenora, ON; Melanie Montour and Jason Montour of Toronto, ON; and Delores Jourdain-Edding of Thunder Bay, ON.
She is also survived by her nieces Nagweyaab, Seanna, Samantha, Trinity and nephew Sherman Jr.
Eleanor was predeceased by infant son, Justin Jr, brothers George Kabestra, Allan Burnham and her father Elroy Jourdain.
A traditional wake will be held Friday November 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM at the Couchiching Multi Use Facility, followed by a traditional service on Saturday November 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM with Elder Gilbert Smith officiating.
Interment will take place at the Couchiching First Nation Cemetery.
Pall Bearers will be Stewart Allen, Ray Sparks, Fabian Blackhawk, Ron Cobiness Jr., Guy Henry and Daniel Martin.
Honourary Pall Bearers are Tara Hunter, Tina Leonard, Lynn Windego, Danica Medicine, Tricia Bombay, Kyla Savage, Susan Jones, Tina Kabestra and Celina Blackhawk.
If desired donations may be made in Eleanor’s memory to the charity of your choice or to the Kindness Fund, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, ON P0W 1E0. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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Death notice for the town of: Emo, Province: Ontario

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