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"Tonto Dead at 68", p. 2

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Jay Silverheels is dead Continued from Page 1 Six Nations Reserve in 1975, dividing his time between the reserve and the Flambpro race track where he turned his enthusiasm for harness racing into therapy to speed his recovery from a stroke which had left him par- tially paralysed. He served as an example for youngsters growing up on the Six Nations and New Credit reserves,· with his belief in close family ties and, like the television character Tonto, in respect for law and order. Clayton Moore, who starred as the Lone Ranger, described Mr. Silverheels as "a perfect gentleman and a true fighter for the Indian cause." "He was a great man with a great sense of humor. I am going to miss him very much." Mr~ Silverheels is survived by bis wife Mary DiRoma and four children: Marilyn, Pamela, Karen and Jay Anthony, all of whom live in the United States. As well as brothers Albert and Hugh who live on the Six Nations f\eserve, Mr. Silver heels also leaves brothers Cecil of Kenmore, N. Y., Leslie of Ottawa, and Allen of Tonawanda, N. Y. He was predeceased by his parents, Captain Alexander George E. and Mable P. Smith; two brothers and three sisters. His body will be cremated and a memorial service held in Califor- nia. There is a possibility that a se- cond memorial service will be held at a later date in Obsweken.

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