MELVINA MARIE CORBIERE
(nee Fox)
Tkibi Kwe (Cold Spring Woman),
Wagoosh Clan
October 22, 1937 – January 18, 2022
Melvina began her journey to the Spirit World at the age of 84 after battling cancer, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home. Melvina was a loving wife of 64 years, mother of eight, grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of 23 and foster mother to many. Melvina loved to visit with family and friends, cook large family meals and try new recipes. She was famous for her lemon and raisin pies and her cabbage rolls. She loved to read books, watch baseball, hockey, play cards, bingo, and the slot machines. She was a lifetime educator who started her teaching career at the age of 16. She taught at both the elementary and secondary level before fulfilling the role of principal and Education Director for M’Chigeeng First Nation. After retirement, Melvina worked with the Anishinabemowin Revival Program to develop resources and continued her own passion for writing stories. Melvina will be sadly missed by her husband Ron (of 64 years) and children Carol (predeceased), Ray (Sophie), Dennis (Anong), Darren (Susan), Debbie (Earl), Lorraine (Arnold), Lisa (Lindsay), and Dale. Predeceased by her mother, Kate Assinewai and father, Wilfred Fox, brothers David, Junior, and sister Arlene. Survived by siblings Alex, Norma, Grace, Marvin, Liz, Laura, and Yvette. Visitation was at Island Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 4 – 5:15 pm. Visitation was at Melvina’s Home, 71A Corbiere Road, M’Chigeeng on Friday, January 21, 2022 starting at 9 am. Immediate Family Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11 am. Cremation followed. Burial of ashes will be in the Spring. A Sacred Fire was lit at Melvina’s family home where friends and family were welcomed to come and offer their prayers and extend their farewell messages. COVID restrictions were in effect. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mindemoya Hospital “Let’s Emerge Together” at mhc.on.ca. Please share your thoughts, memories and photos at IslandFuneralHome.ca.
