Lottie Keye
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of our dear Mother, Sister, Auntie and friend, Lottie Keye. Lottie enjoyed several professional careers beginning as a nurse and working in this field for over 20 years. She then went to the Six Nations Day care and finally returned to university to achieve her Ontario Teachers certificate. She dedicated the rest of her professional career to language revitalization and preservation in the Cayuga language.Other notable accomplishments include co-authoring the first Cayuga Language dictionary and first written text of the Gaihwi:yo. She was the first Cayuga Language teacher of the Gawinehii:yo immersion school system. Lottie also sat on many board of directors over the years including Six Nations Polytech, Sweetgrass First Nations Language Council, and Six Nations Birthing Centre. She also was proud of her work with the Elders Soup meetings and with McMaster University. Lottie is predeceased by her parents Reta and Amos Sr., and by brothers Austin and David. As well as special friends Nora Carrier and Eileen Johnson. She is survived by her loving daughter Diane and son in law Paul. Brothers Alfred and Amos Jr. and sister Margaret (Bill) . Nephews Desmond, Lance, Travis (Diana), Collin, Jason and Mike ( Avis) and niece Nicole . Special great Auntie to Selina, Lexie, Dezlin, Hudson and Gawedrageho. Special medicine friend of Laurie Powless, Elva Jamieson , Sadie Buck and Harry Henhawk Jr.. Lottie will be resting at her home at 17 Moccasin Trail in Ohsweken on Tuesday December 26th after 4pm. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 27th at 11 am at Seneca Longhouse, 5th Line, Six Nations. Lottie was dedicated to all her students and family whom she referred to as her children. She was most proud of the fact that she was able to hear many of her former students lead the ceremonies of the Longhouse. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Carla and Wayne Miller
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Dec 26th, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family ....Lottie will be missed ❤️
Posted by
Garnette Crawford
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Dec 26th, 2017
My sincerest condolences to all the family. Lottie will long be remembered as a tireless teacher of our beloved Cayuga language.
Nya:weh Lottie. Safe journey home.❤️
Posted by
Val Moses
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Dec 26th, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family, so sad to hear.
Posted by
Tanya Martin
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Dec 26th, 2017
We are all better human beings for having the privilege of spending time with Lottie aka Miss Keye. She gave to other's her whole life. I appreciate everything she did and now, the second generation of her students are honored to do right by her on her journey home. You will always be remembered!! My deep condolences to Diane and all of Lottie's family and dear friends.
Posted by
Sakoieta
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Dec 27th, 2017
To our people, Elders have always held a place of honor,love and respect. Many thanks for the work our Elder was a part of and we extend many good thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by this loss.May she travel safely to that place of peace in Karóniake (Sky World) to be reunited with family, friends and all of those who have traveled on before.
Posted by
Rebecca Jamieson
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Dec 27th, 2017
Lottie held a special place in so many peoples' hearts and will indeed be missed. In her time with us she selflessly gave of her knowledge and kept us smiling with her wit and humbled by her determination. We are honored to have known this champion of our languages and ways of living. Rest In Peace Lottie - the SNP learning community.
Posted by
Pauline Duncan
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Dec 27th, 2017
Lottie was an amazing,loving woman and will be truly missed. My thoughts are with your family. May you find peace.
Posted by
Jessica Hill
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Dec 27th, 2017
My condolences go out to the Keye family. Lottie was always friendly and could make you smile. My prayers go out to you. Yaw^ko Amos for introducing me to your sister.
Posted by
Shelley Burnham-Shognosh
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Dec 28th, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to Diane and the Keye family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Her contribution to her community and to language will never be forgotten.
Posted by
C.Joseph-Davies
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Dec 28th, 2017
Sincerest condolences to Lottie's family. She will be missed but remembered fondly. Lottie taught me and my children the language for a few years at the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre.
Posted by
C.Joseph-Davies
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Dec 28th, 2017
Sincerest condolences to Lottie's family. She will be missed but remembered fondly. Lottie taught me and my children the language for a few years at the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre.
Posted by
Margaret Peters
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Dec 31st, 2017
All my Love and Condolences to the family of Lottie. She was a very special lady.
Posted by
David and Elfrieda Neumann
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Jan 6th, 2018
Sincerest condolences to family members and friends on your loss. Her goodness touched many lives.1vK7s
