Passed away peacefully at the Tendercare Nursing Home, with family by his side on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Virve. Loving companion of Hellin Koivisto. Cherished father of Peter (Mary), Tom (Melanie) and Linda Gorman (Patrick). Special grandfather of Tara, Katherine, Michaela and Sheldon. Alex is predeceased by his brothers Richard and Johannes and his sister Tamara. Brother-in-law of Hilja Kuuskman of Toronto, Ontario. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, July 25, 2003 from 7-9 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 12 pm. The Very Rev. Lawrence Robertson officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Algoma Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to the nurses and staff of Tendercare Nursing Home and the General Hospital.
