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Mauri Koski
September 6, 1939 - August 25, 2016
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<div itemprop="description"><br>Mauri Jaakko Matias Koski, age 76 years, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Born in Ylistaro, Finland on September 6, 1939, he immigrated to Port Arthur, Ontario in 1957. An auto mechanic by trade, he progressed to heavy machinery, working for Blackwood Hodge for many years. He was a quiet, loving man, always willing to help his family. Survived by his wife Laila of 55 years; daughter Liisa Bourdages (Mark); son Wayne (Pam); grandson Matthew Bourdages and family pet Macy. Also survived by mother Mirjam; sisters Meeri Makinen (Uolevi) and Minna Novak (Peter); sisters-in-law Ritva Koski and Betty Maki; many nieces, nephews and other relatives in Finland. Predeceased by his father Vilho; brother Markku; in-laws Henry and Irja Maki and brother-in-law Bill Maki. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Hilldale Lutheran Church. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mauri’s memory can be made to the Northern Cancer Fund or the charity of your choice. <br> <br> <br> <br></div>