John left us at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital after a strong fight with ALS. He left a legacy of strength, determination and positive goodwill. He is survived by his loving wife Pirkko, and his two sons Michael and Matthew and Matthew's wife Jodi, and his grandchildren Timothy, Melanie, Jack and Sam. All of the family love John dearly and will miss him. Also remembered by friends and relatives in Canada and Finland. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 31, 2013. Funeral service will be held 2pm Thursday, August 1, 2013 in the Kopriva Taylor chapel. A reception will take place following the service at 1467 Progreston Rd., Carlisle, ON, L0R 1H3 (905-690-2431). Donations to ALS Canada in lieu of flowers is appreciated.

Directions to 1467 Progreston Rd, Hamilton, ON L0R 1H3
35.2 km – about 35 mins





1. Head southwest on Lakeshore Rd W toward Kerr St
2. Turn right onto Dorval Dr
3. Merge onto Queen Elizabeth Way/ON-403 W via the ramp to Hamilton
4. Take the Brant Street exit toward County Road 18 5. Turn right onto Brant St
6. Continue onto Cedar Springs Rd
7. Turn left onto Kilbride St
8. Continue onto Carlisle Rd/Regional Rd 536
9. Turn left onto Progreston Rd
Destination will be on the right