HENRY ACOBY

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HENRY ACOBY Shaa Wi Nee Binas (Southern Thunderbird) March 3, 1945 - August 26, 2009 Peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital on August 26, 2009, Henry Acoby of Swan Lake, MB, passed on to the Spirit World at the age of 64. Henry resided in Fisher River with his family. He leaves to mourn his partner of 35 years Janet Crate; two children: Allison Crate and Ian Crate; three grandchildren: Skye, Summer and Kyle Crate; eight sisters: Marion, Lorraine, Bonnie, Kathy, Florence, Frances, Charlotte and Yvette; four brothers: Leonard, Leslie, Elwood and Walter; two aunts Dorothy and Mona Acoby; family friend Ricky (Bammer) Coyne; lifelong friends Wayne Scott and Raymond Meeches as well as numerous relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by his mother Joan, father Okema and one brother Wayne. Henry had a quiet manner, sense of humour that was unique to him and loved to spend time with his grandchildren - especially making poached eggs in the mornings for his baby Kyle. Henry loved animals and had many pets throughout his life; loved singing, traveling to pow-wows and watching sports. In his early years, Henry was a great hockey player and baseball pitcher. He was also a residential school survivor. The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Boniface CICU, Peritoneal Dialysis Unit- especially Virginia, all Henry's care-givers, Swan Lake Fisher River Band and family and friends who gave us their support. A Traditional Wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 4 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the Indian Springs Cemetery. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29, 2009