Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
July 14, 1961 – October 17, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Harriet Ann Marshall (Kiju) on October 17, 2024 in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.
She was born to Albert and Murdena (late) Marshall on July 14, 1961.
Elizabeth graduated from CBU with her BA as well as from ST. FX with her B.E.D. She was a Guidance Councilor at Holy Angels High School as well as Eskasoni Elementary School. She volunteered to help organize the Early Pow Wow. She also was head of The Treaty Beneficiary Association, a not for profit organization that was dear to her heart. She loved swimming with the fish and walking in nature speaking to the eagle. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts including making ribbon dresses, beading (emphasis on Mik’maq designs and symbols) and sewing where she donated most of her creations. It gave her great honor to be a member of The Great Kiju Society where she gladly paid her Kiju dues and had great pleasure in performing her Kiju duties. Waterprotector.
She is survived by her life partner, Christopher Gabriel (Dada), her father; Albert Marshall Sr., her children; Aaron Sr. (Judy) and Brittany, her brothers; Alfred “Gerry” (Mary), Albert Jr (Andrea) and sister, Michelle (Phillip). Also left in sadness are her grandchildren; Aaron Jij (Jr), Sosep, Kaplie'l and Cassidy, her god children; Abagail, Shasha, Ronald, Dakota, Dimitri and Audrey as well as her nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her mother; Murdena, sister; Denise and her brother; Tommy.
There will be a visitation at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni on Thursday October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni on Saturday October 26, 2024 at 10:00am with Fr. Antolin and Deacon Tom officiating. Salite to follow at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni.
With respect to Elizabeth’s wishes, cremation will take place after the Funeral Mass.
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