JAMES MAURICE “JIM” “SNIPER” MEGWANABE (ANDREWS)

JAMES MAURICE “JIM” “SNIPER” MEGWANABE (ANDREWS) 75 YEARS THUNDERBIRD CLAN September 3, 1948 – November 16, 2023 In memory of James Maurice “Jim” “Sniper” Megwanabe (Andrews), 75 years of the Thunderbird Clan. Born on September 3, 1948, Jim made his journey to the Spirit World surrounded with love by his children and family at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Thursday afternoon, November 16, 2023. Jim is survived by his children Patricia, Kathleen (Craig), Daniel (Becky) and Tracy (Calvin). His grandchildren Nicole, Sydney, Damon, Michael, K.C., Quintin, Aurora, Austin and Leonidas. His greatest-grandchildren Braxton, Braelyn, Naabdin Lincoln, Brennan, Azalea and Xander. His godchildren Connie Migwanabi, Chris Migwanabe and David Recollet Jr. His siblings Lawrence (Jean), Edward, Beatrice (Julian) Bisaillon and brother-in-law Fred Pine. Special Father to: Melissa Cromarty, Josette Fox Ba and Sheri Assinewai. Jim will be reunited with his beloved wife Nora (nee Recollet), his parents William and Lucy Ann (nee Negonigijig), his siblings Josephine (Jonas) Shawanda, Wesley (Mary) Corbiere, Irene (Conrad) Castonguay, Louise Pine, Henry (Jean), Eli, Pauline and George. His goddaughter Nina Jacko and his fur baby “Gizmo” the cat. Jim loved his family first and foremost, and enjoyed being in the great outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. And, he was Master Chief Maple Syrup Maker. His greatest joy was spending time with family and his grandchildren, sharing his “know how“ and respect of the land and animals with them. Jim was a gentle giant of a man, he was quick witted and always had a joke to share. He was an electrician by trade, but he was a “jack of all trades”. He worked in the maintenance department and volunteered his services as the Fire Chief, on the recreation committee, as a Scout Leader and served as a Band Councillor for Whitefish River First Nation. He retired as a truck driver for Don Eadie Construction Company. In his younger days, he played hockey – both as a goalie and forward, and earned the nickname “Sniper”. He also played baseball and football and he could run like the wind. He also enjoyed bowling. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11 am. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 11 am at the Whitefish River Community Centre, Birch Island. Cremation followed. Arrangements by Bourcier Funeral Home Ltd., Espanola.