PITAWANAKWAT, Lillian - In loving memory of Lillian Pitawanakwat (aka Mama) Nimkii Biness Mijissi Kwe of the Thunderbird Clan who passed into the spirit world Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at the Manitoulin Health Centre. Loving mother of Rosalyn (Joel) McGregor of Birch Island, Cara Visitor (Bruce) of Birch Island, Jim Kewakundo (special friend Kelly) of Toronto. Beloved daughter of the late Moses and Margaret Pitawanakwat. Survived by brother Albert (June predeceased) of Birch Island, sister to the late Sylvester, Ignatius, John, Elizabeth, Angus, Edgar I, Edgar II, Andre, Genevieve and Susan. Beloved grandmother of Wynona, Jenna, Brandon, Sinjin, Silken, Sierra, Daylyn, Raidyn, Naomi, Dana, Shawn, Jenna, Brendon, Nodin and great grandchild Felicity. Lillian will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins as well as her traditional sisters/brother Shirley, Gloria, Maryann, Barb and Fr. John Haskall. Adoptive mother/grandmother to many. Mama loved travelling, meeting new people, and listening to country classics. Traditional ceremonies were a very important part of Mama's life and it is a legacy that she has passed on to her children and grandchildren. Mama had a special bond with all animals. Resting at the Whitefish River Community Centre, Birch Island, Ontario Funeral Service in Whitefish River Community Centre, Birch Island, Ontario Saturday, January 8th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with interment in the Birch Island Cemetery. (Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday) (Arrangements entrusted to the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME) To light a Memorial Candle, flowers, donations, or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org. 9767884