Clayton Ramsey Redsky
Mashkode Bizhiki’inini
March 28, 1987 – September 5, 2024
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Clayton Ramsey Redsky, a resident of Shoal Lake #40 First Nation, announce his sudden passing on September 5th, 2024, at the age of 37 years old.
Ramsey is Predeceased by Grandparents Fred Green, Dorothy Redsky, Lawrence Redsky. Aunts Carolyn Comegan, Debbie Green, Frances Fox. Uncles Roy ‘Peanut’, Stewart Redsky, Alvin Redsky. Cousins Daniel Green, Travis Redsky, Emily Wagamese, Karen Redsky, Skyler Mandamin and Elissa Green.
He is survived by his loving Parents Ann Redsky and Erwin Redsky. Siblings Preston Green, Kara Redsky (Garry), Leroy Redsky. His step siblings Kavina McKay, Christian Thompson, Joshua Thompson and Amelia Thompson. His beautiful children Bryson Redsky and Jessie Leutschaft. Nieces Kyra Wahpay (Preston-Lee), Ruby Wahpay, Lexi Windego. Nephews Luka Wahpay, Karsen Redsky, Jack Redsky and Dallas Green. Kokum Nancy Redsky. Aunts Marilyn Green (Vernon), Pearl Greene, Esther Redsky. Uncle Clayburn (Tia). Cousins Nikki Green (Nate), Brittney (Burn), Anthony Green (Gwen), Becki Green (Jason), Kodie Green, Rick Green, Kendra Green, Trey Green, Devon Greene, Princeton Greene, Kevin Redsky (Harmony), Lorne Redsky (Jacinta), Brenda Freel (Rob), Heather Redsky, Sheldon Redsky, Charlene Redsky, Elayne Redsky, Warren Redsky, Ian Redsky, Gloria Fox (Andrew), Vikki Fox (Brad). Ramsey had so many people he was close too, especially his good friends Luke Linklater, Leon Johnson, Alex Greene, Danny Copenace, Curtis, Fabian and Darcey. Too many to mention.
Ramsey was in born in Kenora Ontario, he spent most of his life living in Shoal Lake 40, he spent some of his early and teen years in Winnipeg, Kenora and Timmins. Ramsey was always very active and involved with sports. His favorite sport to play was hockey. He played in various leagues in Kenora. Ramsey was big for his age when he was younger, one year when we moved to Timmins he made the AAA Peewees hockey team. During practice the coach decided he was too big for the boys on his team, so they drafted him up to AA Bantams. Ramsey made friends with everyone he came across, he has many, many buddies across Canada.
Ramsey’s greatest purpose was being a father to his children Bryson and Jessie. He adored them both so much, they were his whole world. He enjoyed taking them to pow-wows where he would watch them dance all day. They loved camping out together at the local pow-wow every summer. Ramsey was so happy both of his kids loved playing hockey and skating at our arena. He was excited when both were enrolled into Karate. Ramsey was also a very proud uncle. He loved all his nephews and nieces so much.
He was also very excited to be a great uncle (papa), he had plans to be the one to name him or her.
One of Ramseys passions was cooking. He was very proud of himself when he got a full-time job as the school’s chef. He was always helping out in the kitchen whenever there were community events. He was one of the best Bannock makers around. He had goals of becoming a certified chef.
Ramsey also really enjoyed fishing. Whether it was during the summer or winter months he would always be out there catching walleye. Ramsey had a lot of fun fishing with family and would always get a bet going, he would sit in the cold blizzard not even dressed for the weather, determined to catch the biggest fish. Few months ago, he bought his first boat, he was so proud of himself. He loved that he can just jump in his boat and go fishing with his family, he would stay out there for hours.
The day before Ramsey passed, he made sure his family was stocked up on groceries. He took his brother and daughter out fishing, where they stayed out till sunset. He had supper with his family and sang his favorite songs on the Karaoke. Ramsey was such a humorous and loving person. He always made sure everyone around him was taken care of, even in the hospital he was always worried about his buddies. That’s the kind of person Ramsey was, he had a heart of gold. He will be missed dearly by so many.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Shoal Lake 40’s Chief and Council, Medical staff and Anishinaabe Miikana Crisis team. Mandamin’s Store, Point Variety Store. Kenora Chiefs Advisory, WNHAC, Dr. Weibe and Dr. Kyle for their continuous medical care provided to Ramsey over the past few months. A special thanks to Kari-Anne Kitt for the support she offered to Ramsey and the whole family.
A wake service will be held in Shoal Lake 40 First Nation Gymnasium on Thursday September 19, 2024, beginning at 12:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday September 20, 2024, beginning at 11:00am.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Bryan, Luke Linklater, Danny Copenace, Eugene Greene, Garry Copenace, Curtis Greene and Darcey Greene.