Elmer Leo KORPELA

KORPELA, Elmer Leo - In loving memory of Elmer Leo Korpela, 80 years, who passed away Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at the SRH - Laurentian Site. Beloved husband of Lillian (Ahvonen) Korpela (predeceased). Loving father of David (wife Louise) of Timmins, Carol (husband Andre) of Longlac and Stan (spouse Anne) of Sudbury. Cherished grandfather of Robert (wife Roxanne) of Longlac, Michael (spouse Marnie) of Longlac, and Lauren of Timmins; great grandpa of Haylee of Longlac. Dear son of Lempi (Aspi-Jutila) and Kalle “Charlie“ Korpela (both predeceased). Dear brother of Oliver (predeceased), Sulo (predeceased), Viljo of Sudbury and Henry of Langley, B.C. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Born in Nemegos, On. Elmer married his sweetheart Lillian on Juhannus, June 24th, 1950. Living in Nemegos and then Kormak, On. Elmer was a part of the family business of Kormak Lumber for many years. He enjoyed flying his super cub PA-18-A, and other planes for Kormak Lumber and for pleasure. On moving to Sudbury, Lillian and Elmer retired on their property in Long Lake, enjoying the lake side solitude. Elmer enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years, and puttering around the yard and garage, inventing gadgets for his '82 Grand Marquis, '79 Ford truck and '51 Military Jeep. Elmer's hobby for many years was wild rice harvesting, having gotten into the hobby with his brother Sulo, and both families. Elmer was very proud of being a member of the Masons with the Lorne Lodge #622 in Chapleau for 50 years. The family express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Roch, the 4th floor nurses staff at Laurentian Hospital, staff from Bayshore Home Health, Alzheimer Society, staff at CCAC, Total Nursing Care and Seniors Only. Thank you also to staff and all volunteers of Meals on Wheels. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke and Finnish Rest Home Society would be appreciated. Funeral Service in the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St. Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment in the Beaver Lake Cemetery. (Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday). Donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org 11187295