Lyle McDonald (Lone Standing Wolf) – Nameh Dotem
June 20, 1977 – September 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Lyle McDonald announce his passing on September 12, 2024 at the age of 47. Lyle was a loving husband, father, brother, son and friend to many.
Lyle leaves to mourn his loving beautiful wife, Savannah Cameron McDonald and children, Ethan, Kayden, Chanelle and Sasha. His mom, Lynda McDonald and brother, R. Jeremy McDonald and his nephews and nieces, who he called my brats. Cheyenne (Valentine), Sage (Karlee), Redhawk, Ryver, Raven, Rayanne (Corbin), Raya and Jerden, Jerlyn. His loving aunties, Barbara (Larry) Sandy, Dorothy, and Karen Pahpasay and Myrna McDonald, Elsie, Marilyn, Marlene, Patricia, Mary, Rita Carpenter. His uncle Ervin Pahpasay. His mother in law, Dora Cameron (Garnet) father in law, Jimmy Kakekagumic. His sister in law April Cameron, his brother in laws Christopher and Murphy, Pete and Taylor. His best friend Jeremiah and bros Darcy and Darin. His grandkids Cairus, Waabigwan, Waaseeyaa, Galaxy, Oaklyn, Kove, Oren, Kailyn, and baby Richard.
Lyle will be welcomed by his dad, Ron Roy McDonald and his brother Richard Lee McDonald. His nephew and niece Raymond Wesley and Jerica Williams, his cousin Jayelle Napish. His grandparents, Marcel and Rosie (Sharpe) Pahpasay, Roy and Matilda McDonald and Edna Martin. His aunties and uncles, Delaney, Marcel, Roy, Darlene, Clark, Keith, Danny Strong and Elva McDonald.
Throughout his lifetime, Lyle enjoyed playing hockey and traveling for the sport in his earlier years with his parents and brothers. He cherished his time at home, his favourite place to be with his family and his fur babies, Zeus and Snoopy, who were dear to him. Lyle’s unique personality, charisma, easygoing nature, sense of humor, and wit could turn anyone into a friend. He was genuine and would give the shirt off his back, as he had done before. A dedicated Toronto Raptors fan, Lyle also graduated with a social services diploma and spent many years working with Ontario Works in his community, helping those in need. He will be deeply missed by many who knew him. Although Lyle may no longer be with us, his spirit, love, and kindness will live on in our hearts forever, and his love for his community will never be forgotten.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Treaty #3 police, paramedics, Maaigan emergency services, the Kenora dialysis unit, medical staff, the Chief and council of Wabaseemoong, school staff, ONW, and the following individuals: Cindy, Roanna, Myrna, Elsie, Marilyn, Marlene, Mary, Dora, Donna, April, Cheyenne, Raven, Rayanne, Ryver, Lena, and Montana, as well as anyone else who assisted and supported us in our time of need.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 beginning at 3:00pm Savannah McDonald’s residence. A wake service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 beginning at 11:00am at the Mizhakiiwetung Memorial School. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am at the Mizhakiiwetung Memorial School with Pastor Frank Kowal officiating with cremation to follow.