Meeri PUSSINEN

PUSSINEN, Meeri 2008-08-08 PUSSINEN Mrs. Meeri Pussinen, age 83 years passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Hospice. Meeri was born on September 25, 1924 in Vaasa, Finland. In 1943 she married Viktor Pussinen and in 1951, together with their family moved to Canada. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, keeping a spotless home and spending time with her family. Meeri is survived by her loving husband Viktor; daughter Aira Kaduc; sons Raimo (Robyn) and John; 7 granddaughters and her sister Sylvi Ritola in Finland. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive in Finland. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Meeri Pussinen will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. in Hilldale Lutheran Church with Pastor Jari Lahtinen officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be in the Church one hour prior to service time. If friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com