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KOSKI, Dr. George R. - In loving memory of George R. Koski, 70 years, who passed away peacefully September 14th, 2007 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - St. Joseph's Health Center. Son of the late Reino Koski and the late Martha Liekki (nee Laine). Beloved partner and best friend of Doreen Scott. Loving father of Christopher (Eva Janssens), Lisa (Marshall Melnychuk), David and Jordy. Loving grandfather of Sarah and Luke. Loving brother of Helen Koski and Allan Paananen (Anne Marie). Sadly missed by many cousins, nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces in Canada and Finland, and extended family comprising the Gainers and Bouchards. George was formerly a Professor in the Faculty of Education of Memorial University in St. John's, Nfld. He began his working life as a mining technician in Elliot Lake after graduating from Haileybury Mining School. However, George felt that his future lay in the field of higher education and ultimately attained the level of PhD at Michigan State University. To George life itself was a continuing learning experience. In his younger days George was an accomplished athlete in paddling, swimming, basketball and track and field. Having lived on both coasts of Canada he chose to return to his beloved Sudbury where his roots lay and felt he belonged. He shared a loving relationship with Doreen on the shores of Lake Ramsey. With his giving and generous spirit he influenced all who knew him. In spite of continuing medical adversity he had a great strength of character and stoicism. This allowed him to live each day to its fullest and remark “Life is good“. A Celebration of George's Life will be held at St. Andrew's United church, 111 Larch St.,Sudbury Tuesday, September 18th, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lupus Foundation, c/o JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury, ON P3B 1M2 or on line at lougheed.org. (Friends may gather at the Church after 10:45 a.m. Tuesday). 10827510