Emily Rose Diane Kimewon

In Loving Memory of
Emily Rose Diane Kimewon
April 13, 1965 - July 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Emily Rose Diane Kimewon, who began her journey to the Spirit World on July 10, 2025, at 1:20 AM, peacefully surrounded by family. She was 60 years old.
Emily was born at the Manitoulin Health Centre in Little Current, ON, and raised in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, where her spirit, strength, and love for life took root. A proud Anishinaabe Kwe, Emily was a devoted mother, sister, friend, aunt and Nokomis. Her warmth and fierce love carried through every part of her life.
Her cooking was legendary—especially in Toronto, where many remember the meals she made and the way she made people feel welcome. Emily had a contagious laugh, a sharp wit, and a famously expressive middle finger.
She was known for telling it like it was, loving hard, and making people feel seen.
She loved crafting, playing cards and board games like Scrabble and Crazy 8’s with her children, and was always vocal when she had something to say. She was the life of the party and had the mouth of a sailor — and we wouldn’t have wanted her any other way. Her generosity, advocacy, and community support were woven into every part of her life. She gave when others couldn’t, stood up when others stayed quiet, and never let her fire dim.
Emily is survived by her children: Stephanie Fox,
James Joseph Eli Kimewon (Jimmy Joe),
Cody Peter John Kimewon, Keesha Sophia Newman,

and Wilfred Dylan Mathew Newman.
She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren and siblings: Donavan Jordan Fox (predeceased), Jada Bonita Fox,
Olivia Fox, Isaac Fox, Emily Fox, Clerissa Kimewon,
Eli Kimewon, Rebecca Kimewon, Willow Kimewon,
Khoda Kimewon, Ivy Kimewon, Zendeya Kimewon
and Mimi Newman.
Beloved brothers and sisters,
Leonard Kimewon (predeceased), Marjorie Kimewon,
Beulah Mayes (predeceased), Teresa Kimewon (predeceased), Howard Kimewon, Elaine Kimewon (predeceased),
Bonita M. Kaboni (predeceased), Eugene Kimewon,
Danny Kimewon (Natalka), Wanda Kimewon.
Beloved neices and nephews, Brian Kimewon,
Shannon Kimewon, Caldin Kimewon, Denise Kimewon,
John Kaboni and Shelley Kimewon, also many great friends
She was predeceased by her parents
Angeline and Wilfred Kimewon.

Family and friends will gather
at St. Ignatius Church, Buzwah
Visitation
on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 10am
Funeral Mass
at Holy Cross Mission Church, Wikwemikong
on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11am.
Burial to follow in the Wikwemikong Upper Cemetery.
A service to honour Emily’s life will be held at Buswah on July 20, 2025. All are welcome to come share stories, food, laughter, and tears.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their food, prayers, messages, and support during this time.
“She walks with the ancestors now and watches over us now”

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