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Terttu Mirjam Kinnunen

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Terttu Mirjam Kinnunen (Pirikkilla) passed away peacefully at Dawson Court on Thursday, April 16, 2015 with family by her side.

Terttu was born in Lapeenranta, Finland on May 8, 1929, she emigrated with family to Port Arthur, Ontario in 1957. In Finland, she participated in gymnastics with her friend Kylllikki working towards the Olympics. Their friendship continued through many trips to Canada.

Terttu worked various jobs, working at Lakehead University cafeteria in the early 1960s; seamstress at Hinspergers/ Woods and then retiring from managing the McKellar Hospital coffee shop which she enjoyed immensely.

She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family always wanting to get together for birthdays. Also she looked forward to Dancing with the Stars and doing puzzles with Nancy Mott and many memorable years with Pirkko Ahlback. Her life revolved around being with her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Terttu is survived by son Hannu (Marjorie), daughter Liisa( Bill), son Jimy (Donna), daughter Mirja (David), grandchildren Liisa (Simon), Kayla (Melinda), Cynthia (Ben), Teri (Eric), Jari (Danielle), Jared, Thomas, Rachel and great grandchildren William, Penelope, Suvi, Maxwell, Finnegan and Milla.

Funeral Services for her will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday April 21st, 2015 in the Chapel of the Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charity of your Choice.



 




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