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MAIRE JOHANNA RAINONEN
Born: Feb 02, 1921
Date of Passing: May 13, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMAIRE JOHANNA RAINONEN Maire passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 94 years. She was born February 2, 1921, in Ayrapaa, Finland and married Pauli Rainonen in Viipuri, Finland. After the Second World War they were evacuated and settled in Lahti, Finland with her parents, brothers and sisters nearby. In 1951 Maire, Pauli and their two children immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada. Pauli became a carpenter and Maire worked many years at Sterling Cloak and made lifelong friends there. Maire was a staunch member of the Finnish Club, later the Scandinavian Centre. She volunteered in the Multicultural Area of the Museum of Man and Nature, headed by Elsa Snikeris. She received the Finnish Canadian Person of the Year award for her service there. She and Pauli enjoyed many summers at their cottage at Pointe de Bois, taking part in many activities with the Finnish Community cottagers there. Maire leaves her son Paul Rainonen of Winnipeg, grandson Brendan Rainonen of Cayman Islands, daughter Tuula Gross (Richard) of B.C. In Finland: niece Lea Tuominen, niece Benita Porkka, nephew Pertti Nuora (Tuovi) and grandnephew Jukka Nuora. Many thanks to staff at Calvary Place for palliative care. Many, many thanks to friends who helped her in later years, especially Liisa and Irma. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Tuula. I still remember that she kept the cleanest house when you lived on Victor St. She is the only one I ever met who also washed the outside steps. May your memories help you and Paavo through this difficult time. The blessing may be that you had her for many years. - Posted by: Carol ann Matthew (friend from Wellington School) on: May 18, 2015
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Dear Rainonen Family, Your sorrow is shared by everyone at the Finnish Canadian Club and the extended Finnish community. All of us who knew Maire held her with great affection and respect and we all have special memories of spending time with her. Please accept our sincerest condolences - Posted by: June Repo (friend) on: May 17, 2015
