Marie Johnson
Passed in: Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Passed on: February 22nd, 2014
Marie passed away on Feb 22, 2014 in Afton.
Born in Antigonish she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Theresa (Battiste) Julian.
Marie, was a strong Mik’maw woman who was known for reaching out and helping others. Her love for her community had her volunteering for various community activities and events. She was elected as the community representative for the Native Women’s Association. She also served two terms as a councilor for Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation.
As graduate from the Nova Scotia Teacher’s College she worked as a teacher’s assistant for preschoolers in the community as well as in Tracadie Consolidated school. She was a recent graduate from St. Thomas University with a degree in Social Work. Her degree gave her the opportunity to work for the Women’s Resource Center. It was also an opportunity for her to start a women’s support group for Paqtnkek. She was also a member of the Paqtnkek Domestic Violence Action Group and was a strong advocate for families.
Best known for her famous "Luski" and her vibrant smile, she will greatly missed by all those that knew her.
Survived by her common law husband Fred Sylliboy; sons: Patrick (Tanya), Paqtnkek; Shawn, Paqtnkek; Trevor (Jennifer), Paqtnkek; daughter Atta 'Jennifer' Paqtnkek; 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and four godchildren; brothers: Albert (Judy) Julian, Donnie Julian, Gerard Julian, all of Paqtnkek; sister Beverly Johnson, Millbrook.
She was predeceased by her husband Abraham Johnson; daughter Valerie Julian; brothers Russell Battiste, Stanley Julian, Freeman Julian; and sisters Marion Paul and Shirley Julian.
Visitation is in the family home at 200 Sagamaw Rd, Afton. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton, with Rev Charles Cameron presiding. Burial in St. Ann's Cemetery, Summerside Rd.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L.Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.
