Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.]
…who have passed away in the past month; although one was in June, I’ve waited.
Mr. Speaker, George Fabien was born July 15, 1926, and passed away at age 86 on June 23, 2013. The late George Fabien was born and raised in Fort Resolution from a large family. Today Elizabeth Beck of Yellowknife is the only living sibling in his family.
Elder Rosa Fabien was born February 23, 1921. She passed away at the age of 92 on October 10, 2013. The late Rosa was born Mariane Rosa Lafferty in Fort Rae, daughter to Jean Baptiste-Seehe Lafferty and Adeline Ekfwitcho.
Rosa and George were married in Fort Resolution April 12, 1951, and were married for over 61 years. They lived a long and happy life; however, they had no children of their own. They had many nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. They were loved by their families and they dearly loved their family members.
John Bjornson was born on January 26, 1948, and passed away at age 65 on October 28, 2013. John was originally from Estevan, Saskatchewan, and moved to Fort Resolution in 1972 where he decided to make his home permanent. John was a carpenter/contractor as well as a business owner of a building supplies store in Fort Resolution. John is responsible for providing homes for 50 percent of the community through his contracting business. John is survived by his wife and daughters, Rosie, Natasha, and step-daughter Pamela, son Rowen, along with seven grandchildren.
Elder Marcel Norn was born on May 8, 1932, and passed away at age 81 on November 1, 2013. Marcel was born and raised in Fort Resolution. Marcel is survived by his children George Lafferty, Dwight Norn, Raymond Norn, Marcella Fabien and Trina Balsillie; his sisters, Nora Rhinlander and Joan Delorme; and his brothers, Bill Norn, Joe Norn and Stanley Norn. Marcel is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The community of Fort Resolution mourns the loss of this respected elder. Marcel always made the point of participating in community meetings, events, and kept himself aware of what was happening in the community. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to pass my condolences on to the family and friends of George and Rosa Fabien – Rosa was originally from Behchoko – John Bjornson and elder Marcel Norn. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, Mr. McLeod.
