Ossi Silvennoinen

It is with deep sadness we advise the passing of Ossi Ilmari Silvennoinen, age 84, in Thunder Bay Ontario on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

He was born on January 1, 1933 in Pöllakka, Finland, and immigrated to Canada in 1957. He began his career in the logging industry for Kimberley Clark, and spent most of his years raising his family of six with Elna in Longlac, Ontario. They retired to Thunder Bay in 1993.

Ossi is survived by his wife Elna (nee Taskinen), his sons Reijo, Barry (Rhian), Kari (Wendy) and Rauno (Teri), his daughters Kirsi (Al Hiebert) and Pirjo (Beaulieu) as well as his grandchildren - Crystal & Leija; Raili Anne; Nick & Tyler; Casey, Cody, Hallie & Randy; Rachel, Tym & Jai. Ossi is also survived by his six great-grandchildren - Gabe & Von, Levi & Emmy and Aubryn and Kali.

Ossi’s brothers Ahti (1978) and Kyösti (Hilka) (2012) predeceased him, but he is also survived by his nephew Tony and niece Nina and her family.

We will all remember Ossi for his quick sense of humor, his love of family, hockey and other sports, the accordion and a well cooked meal. Ossi was a competitive athlete in his youth, and passed on to his children a love of sports as well.

In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of Ossi’s life will be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario in July, 2019. Donations gratefully declined. Arrangements have been entrusted to the WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 West Gore Street at James.