It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Beulah Mayes (nee Kimewon). She left us suddenly by a heart attack on July 5, 2023, at the age of 75, at the St. Vincent’s Hospital, in Ottawa, ON.
Beulah, daughter of Angeline and Wilfred Kimewon (both predeceased), was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend.
She was the loving mother to Randy Mayes (Renald Chauret) (Gatineau, QC), and Caldin Kimewon (Rachel George) (Wiikwemkoong), and special honourary mother to Sharon Griffin (Ian Card) (Ottawa).
Loving grandmother to Julianna Mayes (Ottawa), Jenna Mayes (predeceased) (Alex), Katrina Webkamigad (Sudbury), Tanner Webkamigad (Sudbury), Calista Kimewon (Sudbury), and step-grandmother to Randy Pitawanakwat (Paula) (Sudbury), Brittainy Webkamigad (Ottawa), and Caydence Webkamigad (Sudbury).
She leaves behind her loving great-granddaughter Delilah Ewer-Mayes (Ottawa), with whom she cared so deeply for and step-grandson Rory Pitawanakwat (Sudbury).
Beulah was the loving sister to Leonard Kimewon (predeceased), Marjorie Kimewon (Wiikwemkoong), Bonita M. Kaboni (predeceased), Elaine Kimewon (predeceased), Teresa Kimewon (predeceased), Howard Kimewon (Michigan), Eugene Kimewon (Wiikwemkoong), Danny Kimewon (Natalka) (Saugeen), Emily Kimewon (Toronto), and Wanda Kimewon (Wiikwemkoong).
She was the loving auntie to: Vivian, Blaine (predeceased), Larry, Marilyn and Marlene;
Brian, Lisa (predeceased), Clint, Rodney and Lesley; Trish (predeceased), Jason, Amy, Nicole and Ryan; Denise and John-John; Shannon and Shelley; Leslie (predeceased), Darren, Daniel, Angeline, Koby, Keyanna and Ira; Stephanie, Jimmy Joe, Cody, Keesha and Wilfred.
Beulah was loved by so many of her cousins, extended family, and dear friends and there are so many to mention, but the following families meant so much to her: Ozawagosh family, Wassegijig family, Recollet family, Mayes family, Godin family, Hardisty family, Osawamick family, Stevens-Paquette family, Pitawanakwat family, Trudeau family, St. George family, Manitowabi family, Nahwegahbow family, Toulouse family, Cryan family, Lute family, Boissoneau family, Charney family, O’Neil family, Day family, Musqua family, and so, so many more.
Beulah was such an amazing soul and touched so many people throughout her life, and everyone had a special place in her heart, as they did for her. Beulah was always so giving, and she would even give the shirt off her back, and even help and give to people when it wasn’t in her means to do so. That’s just the way she was. Saying “no” to her when she offered help or gifts was useless, she would go ahead and do it anyways. That was Beulah.
A seamstress by trade, she leaves behind her creativity and memories of the numerous beautiful intricate quilts she made, sweetgrass turtles, adventures of picking sweetgrass, homemade pies and bread, nuggish (blood sausages), and CHICKEN DIVINE, beaded moccasins, curtains, bed sheets, etc. You name it, she probably did it!
Everyone will miss her random phone calls to see how they are doing, calls to take her to Costco or Walmart, surprise gifts, her visits, invitations for supper.
Beulah joins her granddaughter Jenna in the spirit world, with whom she was heartbroken when she left us too soon, and they are together forever now. She is at peace and continues her next journey in life with those who are in the spirit world.
Rest in peace! You will be dearly missed.
Service will be held for family and friends on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at Beechwood National Memorial Centre 280 Beechwood Avenue Ottawa, ON from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Following the service, there will be an informal gathering with food at Odawa Native Friendship Centre 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON for 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Throughout Beulah’s time in Ottawa, she was involved with the Minwaashin Lodge. In lieu of flowers, please donate to, either or both, to the Minwaashin Lodge at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/52987?v2=true, so that the programs they deliver can continue to help the community
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Julie and Frank Ozawagosh
Laurie McGauley
My condolences to Beulah's family and to all who loved her. She was very lovable, and she contributed so much. She is missed.
Maxine Jacobs
My sincerest condolences to all that knew her. Beautiful memories from Sudbury days. An amazing seamstress indeed! Take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you! Hugs!
Stephanie Fox
R.I.P aunty, I will dearly miss our random phone calls. Those calls meant the world.
Priscilla Wassegijig
I still can’t believe you have left us, Buelah! You had such a giving heart and spirit and not afraid of adventures as my sister Bernice has shared with me on some of the funny things you and Bernice did. Forever in our hearts dear cousin! Baa baa pii.
Sandy Wabegijig
Beulah was my cousin and great friend in our younger days. We lost touch for a long time but in the last few years got reunited. I will always remember her kindness, great sense of humour and generosity. My condolences to her family and friends, a great loss to all. Rest in peace, into the light! ❤️
Francine Whissell
My condolences to the Family. I miss you, my friend. xo
Lorraine Lute
My beautiful Beulah! I will never forget what you said to me when we first sat together. There as something in me that you felt was good. That brought us so close. I love talking with you and sharing some good laughs and cooking I recipes. I will miss our little talks. I will cherish them and your teachings. know you are watching. You always did. Basmaapii and
Gzaagin Lorraine Lute.
Emily
On behalf of all of us at CPC, we offer our condolences. You are all be in our thoughts.
Simone Charette
Though we didn't spend much time together, you are a great friend. I wish I knew more Anishnaabemowin while we chatted. Your friendliness made you like family. Gzaagin!
We will truly miss you Beautiful Friend Beulah
Eagle will soar with you
G’zaagin my Friend