Obituary for
Arnelda Irene Jacobs-Oskabos (Meawasige)
In Loving Memory
of
Arnelda Irene (Meawasige) Jacobs-Oskabos
February 17th, 1935 – January 25th, 2017
Predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Michael Jacobs-Oskabos. Loving mother of Jack, Harvey, Janice (Harold), Gail (Joe), Grant, Brenda, Mike, Robert predeceased, Randy, Greg and Barry. Lovingly remembered by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dear daughter of Fred and Irene (Belanger) Meawasige both predeceased. Loving sister of Leona (Larry) Boyer, Elsie (Romeo) Bissaillon, Isabelle Meawasige (Blaine Commanda) and Wayne “Sam” Meawasige.
Arnelda married Michael on September 24th, 1954. She was an Elder of the Serpent River First Nation, craftsperson, master basket weaver and extensive traveler of Turtle Island.
Resting at the
Serpent River First Nations Community Center
(Friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Friday)
Funeral Mass in
Our Lady of the Highway Church, Cutler
Monday, January 30th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.
Interment in the Cutler Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home, Sudbury.