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SALONEN, Dr. Otto MD. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 21, 2007 at the Westmount Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Alice Irene Salonen (nee Clarke). He will be sadly missed by his children Jane and David Ruttan of Markham, David and Kim Salonen of Mississauga, Mark and Carolyn Salonen of Baden and Lisa Salonen MacKay and Dan MacKay of Markham. Loving grandfather of Amanda Ruttan, Dana and Erin Salonen, Eric and Natasha Salonen, and Megan and Matthew MacKay. Otto will also be missed by sisters-in-law Lois (Len) Walker and Donna (Don) Craig and fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many close friends. Predeceased by his parents Otto and Aune, and sister Sirkka. Otto and Irene lived in Thunder Bay for over forty years before retiring to Guelph in 2001. Otto was a prominent family physician whose accomplishments included being Chief of Staff at St. Joseph Hospital and Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged, as well as being President of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Medical Association. Otto spent over 39 years as a member of the Canadian Navy and Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. Otto was also a past President of the Thunder Bay division of GYRO. Otto loved spending time at his cottage with his family and dogs, or traveling to other lands. A memorial service will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St W, Kitchener on January 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Capital Memorial Gardens, Nepean, Ontario at a later date to be announced. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Parkinson's Society or ALS Society or any charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.mem.com Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 12/27/2007