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Courtney Arica Jack Saagaajweyaashiik, 23
Courtney Arica Jack Saagaajweyaashiik
Sadly on Sunday April 26, 2009 Courtney Arica Jack of Fort Frances, Ont passed away at the age of 23. She was born April 4, 1986 in Fort Frances, Ont.
Courtney was a special person who was very soft spoken and strong hearted and loved to spend time with her friends. Her most special times were with her son Caden whom she adored very dearly. As a young girl Courtney enjoyed traditional dance and also enjoyed attending pow wows within the local area.
Sadly missed by her son Caden James McGinnis, parents Vernon Tuesday (Laura Major) and Caroline Jack. Sister Ashley Jack, brothers Vernon and Patrick Jack, Darren Copenace, Daniel Copenace, and Sean Smith, step sisters Jenny, Teri, and Cindy Major and step brother Scott Major.
Loved granddaughter of Clara Jack, dear niece of Virgina Tuesday, Kevin Tuesday, Carl Tuesday Jr., Dean Jack, Joe Jack.
Courtney is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Courtney was predeceased by her grandparents Ronald Jack and Carl and Marie Tuesday.
A traditional wake was held at the Mikinaak School Gymnasium, Onigaming First Nation, Nestor Falls, Ont on Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 3 p.m. where a traditional service was held on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. with Elder Steve Johnson officiating. Interment took place in Onigaming First Nation Cemetery.
Pall Bearers were Carl Tuesday, Kevin Tuesday, Scott Major, Patrick Jack, Vernon Jack, Darren Copenace, Cody McGinnis and Justin McGinnis.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com