Aini Kay Rajala

Mrs. Aini Kay Rajala (nee Toivonen) age 79 years, resident of Thunder Bay passed away peacefully in Hogarth-Riverview Manor on Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Aini was born in Port Arthur on November 28, 1938. She grew up on the family farm on Auto Road. She left the farm when she married her life partner, Arnold, and moved to Murillo until she was not able to live on her own. Aini worked in the bush camps, the Abattoir and Vanderwees Poutry Farm. She loved spending time at camp in Martin; fishing, hunting and on the trap-line. She also enjoyed her bingo and was a mother to many. 

Aini is survived by her son Wayne (Shelly); two grandchildren Ashlee (Brian) and Vaughan (Ashley); 3 great grandchildren Conan, Emma and William; special niece Elma (Ed) Hill; sister Lea; brothers Oiva (Maria) and Lauri (Ilona); brother-in-law Reino Kivisto; as well as several nieces and nephews and other relatives in Finland.

She was predeceased by her husband Arnold; son Marvin; parents Into and Sanni Toivonen; sisters Rachel, Toini and Ann; brothers-in-law Arvo Laukka, Matti Niittula and Veikko Nisula; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Helvi and Carl Brink.

As per Aini's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Murillo Town Hall from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

A private family interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in care of the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice. 

The family would like to thank the staff of 2N at Hogarth-Riverview Manor and the Dialysis Unit staff for their special care shown to Aini.

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