Myrande “Mimi” Tremblay
“Whispering Birch”
Sunrise: January 7, 1955
Sunset: December 22, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Myrande “Mimi” Tremblay, who made her journey to the spirit world on December 22, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born on January 7, 1955, at Lowbush River, Mimi was the biological daughter of Ana Singer and Edward Babin, and the adopted daughter of Jeanne D’Arc and Eugene Tremblay.
Mimi was a proud and respected Elder in the community of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (formerly Wahgoshig First Nation). Born at Lowbush, Ontario, she was a Sixties Scoop survivor who was raised along the Ghost River by her adoptive parents, Jeanne D’Arc and Eugene Tremblay. Despite the hardships she endured throughout her life, Mimi remained deeply connected to her roots, her community, and the land that shaped her spirit. Her strength, resilience, humour, and deep love for her people carried through every chapter of her life and left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Mimi was a deeply loving mother to Ana-Maria Tremblay; a proud grandmother to Kara, Aaron, and Chelsea Tremblay; a cherished great-grandmother to Willow, Sequoia, and Briana Tremblay; and the beloved partner of Jimmy McKenzie.
She was a sister, auntie, and great-auntie to many whom she loved dearly. She loved all of her siblings deeply and was predeceased by her brothers Raymond Black and Denis “Papa Bear” Tremblay. She leaves behind her siblings David Babin and Bernadette Morris, along with many extended family members whom she cherished greatly.
Mimi was also a foster mother to many children throughout her life, loving and supporting them as if they were her own. Her home and heart were always open.
Mimi held a special place in her heart for youth and had a remarkable gift for making life fun and meaningful for every child who crossed her path. Her home was filled with laughter, care, stories, and a deep sense of belonging. The impact she had on the children and families she nurtured will never be forgotten.
She lived a life full of resilience, laughter, and unapologetic spirit. Through every challenge life placed before her, Mimi remained fiercely herself — strong, funny, competitive, loving, and deeply connected to the land.
Mimi was a true bush woman who loved the outdoors with her whole heart. She found peace and joy trapping, picking blueberries, and spending time out on the land — always managing to find the biggest berries and the best spots. The bush was home to her, and it shaped who she was.
She loved animals dearly and cared for many pets throughout her life, including her beloved chihuahua, Baby, who even had matching dyed hair with Mimi. She also loved flowers, feeding birds, and creating warmth and beauty around her home.
Mimi was a legendary dart player, known for her competitiveness and love of the game. She enjoyed a good challenge, loved to socialize, and had a knack for winning — especially when it came to her gambling endeavours, which she spoke about proudly and laughed about often.
She was truly everyone’s friend — a woman who never judged, always encouraged, and supported those around her. Her laugh and smile could light up any room, and her sense of humour was wild, quick-witted, and unforgettable. She was social, sharp, mischievous, and full of stories — a presence that made people feel welcomed, comfortable, and seen.
Above all else, Mimi was love. She was a mother, grandmother, protector, teacher, harvester, community Elder, and safe place. She raised, supported, and stood beside her loved ones in ways that shaped generations, leaving behind a legacy of strength, loyalty, humour, and deep connection.
Mimi is now reunited with the loved ones who went before her, and we take comfort in knowing she is free — free from pain, free from limits, and free to roam in the ways she loved most.
Mimi was one of a kind.
A force.
A legend.
She will be loved, remembered, and missed forever.
Miigwetch, Mimi, for everything.
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Services
Visitation
Friday, December 26, 2025
Family Only: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Public Visitation: 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Irvine & Irvine Funeral Home
641 deTroyes Avenue
Iroquois Falls, Ontario
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Final Goodbye
Saturday, December 27, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass
Saturday, December 27, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Mary Queen of The World Church
458 Fourth Avenue
Matheson, Ontario
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Burial will take place in the spring, May 28th of 2026 at the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Cemetery.
