Donald McNabb

                  It is with great sadness we the family of Reverend Donald William McNabb, announce the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, DAD, Uncle, Brother, Neestow, Netim, Grandpa, Chapan, great-great Chapan, Godfather, Friend and Elder on, Saturday, June 20th, 2026 in the early morning hour of 8:40 am at St. Anthony’s Hospital, The Pas Manitoba, at the age of 79 years.

                  Dad was born in Moose Lake Reserve on Friday, August 5th, 1946 to parents George and Jennie (nee Lathlin) McNabb.

                  Dad met the love of his life 59 years ago, Cecilia Jane Patchenose and were united in marriage on October 19th, 1966 in Moose Lake, MB together they raised 13 children, throughout the years they accepted and accommodated many others as their own too numerous to mention.

Dad like to hunt fish, trap, telling stories especially to his grandchildren, drawing, puzzles, coloring, he was a Logger, Carpenter, our Dad had a green thumb he was a Gardener (was proud of his garden) he loved to go berry picking and camping, showing the boysuk how to survive in the wilderness and to Respect Nature, He also enjoyed listening to gospel  music and country music while whistling, Dad adored the Vernon McNabb Memorial Square Dancers which mostly consisted of his children and loved to watch square dancing in particular.

During his journey as Layreader in 1995, Dad travelled with others to London, England and Tanzania, South Africa therefore entrusting his Faith in the Lord and becoming his servant in Ministry.

Dad began his journey in Priesthood on February 24th, 2002, where he was ordained as a Deacon and later on as a Priest on June 11th, 2003 in The Pas, MB.

Dad was an active Church Worker, Bellringer, he also loved going to hymn sing and sang to himself often. Dad always cared about what the church needed, and always found a way to get it. Dad will be remembered on Christmas Eve whereas he gave all children candy bags to all who came to church, Dad did this every year and encouraged to keep as a family tradition.

Dad loved Camping, Quading with Mom while berrying picking or picking sinagaroot, this is where Dad would gather the grandchildren that can fit on the quad and take them for a ride. Dad loved to watch sports, hockey, football, baseball, wrestling, Olympics and old and western movies. Dad loved to do puzzles, paint them up and glue into a frame, all hung around at St. Paul's Residence Care Home, The Pas.

Dad enjoyed being in the outdoors, going to see his friends, having his morning cup of coffee, chatting on his cell with friends and family and making sure his grandchildren were well taken care of, Dad absolutely loved them all which made it possible for  him to prioritize being a "Grampa" first.

Dad also worked for Jock McAree at Lamb's Store.  

Dad became ill in 2023, having to relocate and reside in care home at St. Paul's Residence, The Pas, MB. Dad met many friends, Nurses, and workers and will be lovingly remembered for his friendship and passion for his Ministry during his stay at the care home, until his passing.

Dad was humble, gentle, caring, strong, loving in many ways, Dad never let anyone struggle and always taught to be Thankful and Love one another.

Dad is survived by his loving Wife Cecelia Jane McNabb; Children Marguerite (Randall) McKay, Charlotte McNabb (Edward), Dolores (Panther) Ballantyne, Miriam (Allard) Nasecapow, Jeannie McNabb, Ahab McNabb Jr Boy, Garfield McNabb, Vera McNabb (Mike), Naomi Sanderson, Jennifer Chapman, Stanley (Amy) Martin; Brothers Solomon (Hazel) McNabb, Robert (Flora) McNabb; Sister Ophelia (John Edward) Patchinose; Brothers-in-Law Louie (Linda) Patchinose, Simon (Carol) Patchinose, Dennis (Loretta) Patchinose; Sisters-in-Law Kate (Willard) Buck, Anna Marie (Calvin) Lachose, Terri Patchinose; Godchildren Miriam Campbell, Gordon Ballantyne, Gage Chartrand, Alfred Tobacco. Dad was blessed with 48 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, and too numerous to mention as he was accepted and loved and cherished by many. If we forgot any one it was not intentional.

Dad was predeceased by his Parents George and Jennie (nee Lathlin) McNabb; In Laws David (Marie Ida) Patchinose;  Godparents St. Pierre and Nellie McKay; Children: Vernon McNabb, Victor John McNabb: Brothers Gordon McNabb, George McNabb, Russell McNabb, Fredrick McNabb, Ahab Sr (Ruby) McNabb; Sisters Priscilla (Henry) McPherson, Margaret (Kenneth) McKay, Catherine McNabb, Violet McNabb; Brothers-in-Law William (Florence) Patchinose, Willie Patchinose, Moses Patchinose, Benny Patchinose; Sister-in-Law Josephine Patchenose; Sons-in-Law Burton Sanderson, Edward Chapman; Daughter-in-Law whom he cherished and loved very much Tammy Lou Easter McNabb; Nephews Fabian Buck, Christopher Ballantyne; Nieces Annette Patchinose, Nicole Oskenekisses, Kayla McNabb, Victoria Mink, Sarah Easter; Grandchildren Della McNabb, Jasmine Nasecapow, Vivian Wilson, Justin Patchinose, Bianca Patchinose, Magnus Grey, Victoria Lindell, William Patchinose, Baby McNabb, 4 Angel baby Chapmans, 2 baby McNabbs; Great Great Grandchildren Brooklynn Clarke-Easter, Bradley Clarke-Easter, Cody Bryant McKay-Oskenekisses; Godchild Glen Grey.

WAKE SERVICES

Thursday, July 2, 2026 and Friday, July 3, 2026

St. John’s Anglican Church, Moose Lake, MB

Presider: The Ven. Rev. Lydia Constant

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday, July 4, 2026    1:00 pm

St. John’s Anglican Church, Moose Lake, MB

Presider: The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Brandon, the Right Reverend Rachael Parker

INTERMENT

St. John’s Churchyard Cemetery, Moose Lake, MB

RECEPTION

Moose Lake Mission House

PALLBEARERS

Ahab McNabb JR Boy, Bradley Easter, Ahab McNabb Jr, Garfield McNabb, Rod McNabb, Rod McNabb JR, Joe McNabb, Russell McNabb, Lawrence Martin JR, Lane Martin, Lenny Martin, Lee McNabb, Francis McNabb, Alexander McNabb, Ethan McNabb,  Robert McNabb Jr, Dallas McNabb, Braden McNabb, Douglas Wilson, Solomon James McNabb JR, Robert G. McNabb, David Patchinose, John Metro Patchinose, William Patchinose, Louie Patchinose JR, Carson McNabb, Ronaldo Ballantyne, Simon McKay, Gordon McKay, Kenny McKay, Harold Nasecapow JR, Floyd Buck, Brian Buck, Garth Patchinose, Simon Starr, Stanley Martin, Vernon Turner, Lester Turner, Vernon McNabb, John McNabb, Donald McNabb, Moses McNabb, Mike Cook, Donovan McNabb, Willie McNabb, Percy McNabb, Samuel McNabb, Gregory McNabb, Kendrick Chapman, Mark Anderton JR, David Wilson, Brent Wilson, VJ Oskenekisses, Bronson Oskenekisses, Benny Prokaski, Henry Campbell, Tyler Grey, Conrad Buck, George Tobacco, Alfred Tobacco (Dow G), Chief Reuben Grey, Jonas Sanderson, Caleb McNabb.