Passed away peacefully at Mauno Kaila Koti Nursing Home on Thursday, March 18, 2010 surrounded by his family. Founder of Teho Sauna Heaters. Beloved husband of Sirkka and the late Annikki. Dear father of Seija Catling (Wayne), Joe Malkki (Darla), Jorma Malkki (Leah), Sinikka Dawson (Brian), John Malkki (Mary) and Heidi Schell (Steven). Loving grandfather of Anita Lefebvre (Luc), Marilyn Robinson, Tom Malkki (Louisa), Cory Malkki, Lauri-Ann Grenier (Scott), late Jason Malkki, Justin Dawson (Jennifer), Charles Dawson (Karry), Christina (Marlon) , Christian and Melissa Charles, Wil (Tracey), Elizabeth and the late Ralph Schell Great grandfather of Crystal Proulx, Joshua and Jessica Robinson, Tyler and Jenna Malkki, Cole, Connor and Cassie Jay Grenier, Camryn, Jack and Chase Dawson, Jordyn and Caleb Dawson, Zakariya, Alexis and Hannah Schell. Great great grandfather of Malakai. Son of the late Ida and Vilho Malkki. Brother of the late Hilja Vainio (late Omni). Friends may call at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 3:30 p.m. with Reverend Jouko Jyrkama officiating. Spring burial at Sylvan Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations to Mauno Kaila Koti Nursing Home or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mehran Mogharrabi for dedicating his personal time as a close friend of the family. To Helina McGrath for her uplifting and loving support and spiritual comfort. To the staff at Mauno Kaihla Koti for providing exemplary care with love and dedication to our family. www.northwoodfuneral.com
