AALTONEN, Risto Sakari - (1953 - 2021) - Risto Aaltonen passed peacefully with family by his side after a long battle with dementia on September 1, 2021.
He is survived by his spouse Eija Aaltonen, of 44 years and daughters Katariina Taylor (David Taylor) and Kristiina Hudson (Luke Hudson), and grandchildren Ainsley Taylor and Lorelei Hudson.
He is also survived by his mother Gretta, sister Raija, and niece Sari Kokko and family.
Risto was predeceased by his father Aarre Aaltonen and brother Pekka Aaltonen.
Risto will be remembered as a loving husband and father, and who was devoted to family and friends and his love for the outdoors.
The family would like to express deep thanks to the Woodhaven long-term care facility and specifically the “Buttonville staff” and to the staff at Markham Stouffville palliative care.
Visitation Arrangements are entrusted with Kane-Jerrett funeral home, Thornhill. A private service will be held for family, as a result of Covid restrictions.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society.
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