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Born Oct. 2, 1949 in Seinajoki, Finland – Nov. 9, 2014 It is with a heavy heart that the Raitis family announces the sudden passing of Jorma after a brief battle with cancer at Health Sciences North with his girlfriend Roxy Fiorini and his son-in-law Jay Beltrano by his side. He is the devoted son of Irma and the late Jussi (John) Raitis. Cherished older brother of Maire (Raitis) & Doug Muncaster and the late Kari Matti. Loving father of Satu (Jay), Ariana and Katrina. Devoted grandfather to Uriah Layne. Dear uncle to Krista and David (Jesse) & great uncle to their young son Corben. Jorma will be sadly missed by a great many people. He will always be remembered as a charismatic storyteller and for his innate ability to make others laugh & smile. He spent much of his life as a “Pack sac Miner” working 40+ years in various mines across Canada. Jorma will be fondly remembered by his longtime mining partner Tony McMillan, Tracy (Heikkila) Raitis, Debbie Burmaster, Danny & Joananne (Bertrand) Burmaster, Randy and Lenny Heikkila, Vesa Veikkola, Al Jack, Dave Urban, John Miller, Sue & John Greentree (predeceased) and his last crew at Technica, as well as his friends at the Frood & many others around the globe. Friends may gather to join us in a celebration of Jorma’s life at the Frood Hotel on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 1PM.



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