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Donald Jantunen

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Donald Jantunen
Donny
Born1954-02-15
Fort William, Ontario
Died2021-02-06
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupationmillwright
EmployerAbitibi
Children

Donald Jantunen ((1954-02-15)15 February 1954 – 6 February 2021(2021-02-06) (aged 66)) was a Fort William-born millwright for Abitibi and Buchanan Forest Products who resided in Thunder Bay and Paipoonge Township.[1][2]

Life and family

Donald Jantunen was born in Fort William on February 15, 1954. He grew up in Paipoonge Township, where he attended S.S.#3 Paipoonge and Pineview elementary schools. He later studied at Churchill High School and Lakehead University.[1]

He worked as a millwright for Abitibi and Buchanan Forest Products until his early retirement. Outside of work, he spent much of his time at his cottage at Sunset Lake, where he was known for his mechanical skills and willingness to help others.[1]

He was survived by his daughter Melissa Jantunen and her partner Shane Palubiskle, and his grandchildren Liam Palubiskle and Sydney Palubiskie. His survivors also included three sisters, three brothers, several nieces and nephews, and his close friend Joanne Adams.[1]

He died at his home in Thunder Bay on February 6, 2021. Arrangements were handled by Northwest Funeral Alternative, with a memorial service planned for a later date.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Donald Jantunen, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-02-13, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
  2. ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 13 February 2021, p. 2(D)