Tribute to Leonard Maracle of Six Nations

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Tribute to Leonard Maracle

"Honouring a Life Well Lived While Serving His Creator"

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MARACLE, Leonard - Passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 18th in his 86th year, at his home on the Six Nations Grand River Territory. He is survived by his devoted wife Verla (Moses) and six of his seven children: Brian & Audrey, Marilyn, Leonard & Shirley, Aiyyana, Dennise, Velma & Al. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Kitty of 63 years, his parents Leonard Maracle and Lillian Thomas, his daughter Brenda and siblings Thomas, Ronnie and Helen.

Leonard lived a full and accomplished life. He was a Captain and a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II; a successful carpenter contractor for 25 years; the head of several native Indian organizations in the U.S. and Canada; a lawyer; and a judge in the Rentalman's Court in British Columbia.

He retired to Six Nations in 1997. Friends and family are invited to his home at 744 Fourth Line, Ohsweken, on Friday, July 20th for a visitation beginning at 2 p.m. and a remembrance service beginning at 7 p.m.

A funeral service was held at STYRES FUNERAL HOME in Ohsweken on Saturday, July 21st . Interment at Stump Hall Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ohsweken. http://www.rhbanderson.com


"It's always been my belief that one returns to when they were at their most robust, healthy and favorite time of their earthly life to be forever in their new spiritual home, rejoining those who went ahead of them. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Remember to tell stories, reminisce and laugh celebrating Leonard's life" - by Rusty (Godson) On Friday, July 20, 2012