William Guy "Buck" Spittal


It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our father Wm. Guy (Buck) Spittal at the age of 85 years. Born in London, Ontario in 1936, moved to Six Nations in 1956 where he met our mother the late Myra (Bunny) Kick. He will be deeply missed by his children; Shawnee Spittal (late Edith), Alsea Hill (Joe), Nandell Hill (Reid Harris), late Hanadis Spittal; his grandchildren, Holly, late Justine, Leola, Erik, Jeannine, Jenelle of Six Nations, Cheyenne and Crystal of British Columbia, seventeen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was the founder of Iroqrafts est. 1959. We lost a great man with much knowledge of our culture. He introduced the art of soapstone carvings at Six Nations in 1969, reprinted many scholarly Iroquois books in the mid 70’s. Resting at Alsea and Joe Hill’s 2282 Tuscarora Road on Sunday after 1 pm. Burial at 1880 Tuscarora Road on Monday August 23, 2021 at 11 am. Arrangements by Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken. www.rhbanderson.com

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Posted by Kenneth Irvin Hill on
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful father, grandfather who brought so many gifts to share during his time here.
Posted by Anne Noyes on
My sincere condolences to Shawnee, Alsea, Nandell and family for the loss of your father and grandfather. Buck was part of my family growing up, then a boss, a mentor, a friend and an avid visitor to garage sales where we met up a number of times. Take care and share those wonderful memories.
Posted by Jenny & Mike Thorne on
We were sorry to hear about your father’s passing and would like to give our deepest condolences. May you all find peace as you share treasured memories of your father. May he Rest In Peace. Thinking about you all at this time.
Posted by Ron and Rebecca Jamieson on
Sincerest condolences to the family - Buck honoured our history and ways of knowing and being in so many ways - May he Rest In Peace
Posted by Yvonne Germaine Dufault on
I knew Buck very well. My husband Pierre and I, and my Dancers for Harmony offer our sincere condolences to Shawnee, Alsea, Nandell and family. Buck cared very much about his family.

I was well acquainted with Buck's historical work, some of which I translated into French for him. Buck contributed so much. He drew attention to leadership of Iroquois women. Buck will live on through his work.There are stories about Buck's historical research that were not published but that he shared simply 'talking story' with me over a few visits. Perhaps the best time to share them will be August 23, 2022 when the family gathers again, just like when we all got together for his wife who was my close friend since the early 1990's and through whom I met him.

We wrap our love around you .
Posted by Yvonne Germaine Dufault on
I knew Buck very well. My husband Pierre and I, and my Dancers for Harmony offer our sincere condolences to Shawnee, Alsea, Nandell and family. Buck cared very much about his family.

I was well acquainted with Buck's historical work, some of which I translated into French for him. Buck contributed so much. He drew attention to leadership of Iroquois women. Buck will live on through his work.There are stories about Buck's historical research that were not published but that he shared simply 'talking story' with me over a few visits. Perhaps the best time to share them will be August 23, 2022 when the family gathers again, just like when we all got together for his wife who was my close friend since the early 1990's and through whom I met him.

We wrap our love around you .
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