After a long and courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on November 5, 2008. Beloved wife and best friend of Ahti for 45 years. Devoted mother of Maritta Ollinaho, Susan Polkki (Andrew) and Nancy Ollinaho. Special Mummu to Tiia, Jaako, Erika, Janika, Nikolas and Johannes. Special cousin to Anna. She will also be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Finland and Canada. A special thank you to Dr. Walde and the staff at the SAH Cancer Clinic and to Dr. Buehner and the entire staff at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice. A funeral service will be held at the Finnish Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11 am. Interment on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 10 am in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the SAH Cancer Care Fund or Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be appreciated by the family.
