Clarence Marcel (Zongaabwe-Makwa) Manitowabi

In Loving Memory of
Clarence (Sonny)
Marcel Manitowabi
Zongaabwe-Makwa
(Strong Standing Bear)
May 30, 1951 - June 28, 2023

Predeceased by his loving children Anita, Cynthia, Christopher, Albert and mother Theresa Bisson,
and father David Wassigijik.

Clarence will dearly be missed by his loving wife
Debbie of 52 years, daughter Mary Louise (Desmond), and Grandchildren; Katie (Sagar), Cassandra (Jonah),
Nick (Megan), and Ally (Ash).

Clarence had a special place in his heart for great-grandchildren: Darcy (Sunny), Ethan, Morgan, Ophelia, James, Claressa, Chris,
Evan, Avery, Iris, and Rose.

Beloved brother to Peak-baa, Debra, Michael (Evelyn), Alecouse, Randy-baa, Brian (Cindy), Theresa-Lynn-baa, 
Christopher, Patrica-baa, Mary Lou, John, and Rachael.
He will be missed by his aunt Edna and uncle Pete,
many niece, nephews, cousins,
and god-children Jarvis, Shilo, Katie, and Angel.

Clarence was born and raised by his grandparents
John and Mary Louise Manitowabi in Murray Hill
along with Eugene-baa ("Smaky") and Linda Manitowabi, whom he always thought of as his brother and sister.

In his youth, Clarence was a tree planter and firefighter. He enjoyed playing bingo and scratch tickets.
His favorite pastime was watching baseball and hockey.
He was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Miigwech for sharing your kind and caring spirit.

a celebration of the life of Clarence will be held
at Rabbit Island Centre
on June 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm.
Funeral
on July 3, 2023, at 1:00 pm.
Family and friends and relatives are invited
to come and share in honouring his life
with cremation to follow.

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