THOMAS SAMUEL KOSKI

Tom Koski, of Crozier, Ont., passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
He was born Dec. 25, 1951, in Fort Frances, Ont. to Sam and Iva Koski.
He was united in marriage to Judy Buffington on May 18, 1974.
Tom worked as a carpenter all his life until ill health forced him into early retirement. He was proud to be a union member of Local 1669 and served on the union executive for many years.
He loved to fish, hunt, and trap. He always looked forward to the fall duck hunting trip with Lorne and the gang.
He also was very proud of his children and their life accomplishments.
Tom especially enjoyed visiting his friends and having coffee with them. Lake life also was enjoyable to Tom, and he looked forward to spending time at the cabin on Rice Bay.
Tom is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Carla; son, Lorne; sister, Mary of Saskatchewan; brother, Keith of British Columbia; and brother-in-law, Gary Buffington of Fort Frances, Ont.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Pastor Jacob Quast officiating.
The honourary pallbearers will be Ralph Lahti, Brian Hebert, Dan Smeeth, Bob Wilson, Dennis Soderholm, Kurt Carlson, Jim Gill, and Gerry Hinrichs.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Church of the Lutheran Hour Memorial Fund.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com