He proved everyone who doubted him wrong, overcoming a brutal attack in his 20s. His positivity earned him the nickname ‘Mr. Awesome’.
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What writing 500 obituaries taught us about living
Maclean’s is closing the door on The End, our beloved back-page obit. Before it goes, we asked writer Michael Friscolanti to read through 12 years worth and reflect on the lessons within.
The death of the department store (1796-2017)
They were once temples of commerce and hubs of cultural activity. But rising competition, then the internet, rendered them irrelevant.
The sorrowful line between childhood hijinks and tragedy
Author Kenneth Whyte looks back at a life lived and a life lost
Francis Deschênes, 1982-2017
He was an RCMP member known for his work ethic and heroism. Stern in appearance, he was a ‘teddy bear’ at heart
The End: Betiana Namambwe Mubili, 1988-2017
She was a risk-taker always up for something new. After a tour in Afghanistan as a medic, she was set to start nursing school.
Joseph Michael Howlett, 1958-2017
A commercial fisherman, he also co-founded a whale rescue team. He loved the ocean and felt he had to give back to it.
The End: Ahmoo Angeconeb, 1955–2017
After residential school, he vowed to go back to his traditional ways. As an artist, his work became known across Europe.
The End: Clayton Kenneth Cassidy, 1958-2017
He always looked out for his brothers and sisters. As a fire chief he watched over a much larger family—the town he loved.
The End: Eric Boutin, 1973-2017
He learned Cree playing bingo over the radio and spent countless hours by the waters of Lake Waswanipi. When he started a family, they were ‘always outside.’