Anthony 'Autwen' Marshall
Lieu de naissance : Potlotek
Lieu de décès : Membertou, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 22 juin 2011
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony ‘Autwen’ Joseph Marshall, 86, of Membertou, who died surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital following a brief illness.
Born and raised in Potlotek he was the son of the late Ben and Nancy (Morris) Marshall.
He is survived his children Patricia (John), Toronto , Stuart, Toronto, Lorraine (Cheryl) Membertou, Audrey (Late Steven), Edmonton, Vanessa, Membertou Lindsay (Joey) Sylvester; Membertou, Cecelia (Edwin) Kabatay; Membertou; step children Lawrence (Linda) Wells, Ronald (Alice) Wells; Kathleen (David) Hanson; special great grandchildren who were his constant companions and little helpers, Kennedy, Emily, Ally, Addison and Hannah; special nieces Viola Christmas (Late Augustus ), Membertou, Mary Ann (Tom) Gallagher, Membertou; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; godchildren; nieces and nephews. Anthony also had many special friends for whom held a special place in his heart; Eleanor Kabatay, Frances Dennis, Steven Dennis, Murray Marshall and Sarah Paul. Throughout his life Autwen opened his home to many people for a place to stay and have a cup of tea or a great meal. He will be profoundly missed by all.
Autwen was a member of the St. Anthony Daniel Parish and St. Ann’s Mission Church. He was a member of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council for 70 years as the official Bell Ringer and was honored in 2005 for his 65 years of service. He was devoted to the Chapel Island Pilgrimage and to the Patron of the Mi’kmaw St. Ann.
In his early years Autwen would work in Maine picking potatoes and was a carpenter by trade. Autwen was a businessman and operated a convenience store for over 50 years. He not only took pride in his business, but truly relished the friends he made during his time in business. Autwen sold wreaths at Christmas time for many years to St. Ann’s Mission Church, St. Theresa’s Church and St. Anthony Daniel and was honored to provide that service.
Autwen earned numerous awards and honorable mentions by The Mi’kmaq community and the community of Membertou, Life Time Achievement Awards, dedicated service awards and was a very well respected Elder, whose stories were always told with great pride, humor and humility. Autwen was an avid sports fan and was devoted to his number one team the Boston Bruins, and previously sponsored a softball team, the “Anthony’s Canteen Cardinals.”
Autwen was also predeceased by his first wife Cecelia (Googoo); second wife Helen Wells; brother Johnny Marshall; sisters Susie Stevens (Maurice), Annie Paul (Steven), Mary Anne Mackenzie (George), Isabel Christmas (Victor), Theresa Matthews (Richard), Mary Julia Christmas (Pat), and Myrtle Christmas (Peter).
Family will receive visitors starting after 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 at 24 Maillard St., Membertou. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2 at St. Anthony Daniel Church, Rev. Donald MacGillivary officiating. An honor walk from the church to the interment at Membertou Memorial Gardens and a salite at the Membertou Trade and Convention Center will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to Chapel Island Mission Church, Mi’kmaq Grand Council or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com.
